30 Concealed Carry Handguns To Jumpstart Your Personal Defense

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Accu-Tek HC-380
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 26 ounces Capacity: 13+1 Finish: Stainless steel MSRP: $330

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American Derringer LM4 (Semmerling)
Caliber: .45 ACP Empty Weight: 24 ounces Capacity: 5 Finish: Satin MSRP: $4,250

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Rock Island Armory ROCK Ultra CS
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP Empty Weight: 35.7/34.6 ounces Capacity: 8+1 (9mm), 7+1 (.45 ACP) Finish: Parkerized MSRP: $744

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Beretta Nano
Caliber: 9mm Empty Weight: 19.8 ounces Capacity: 6+1 Finish: Matte black, FDE, Nano Pink MSRP: $450

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Bersa BPCC
Caliber: .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W Empty Weight: 21.5 ounces Capacity: 8+1 (.380, 9mm), 7+1 (.40) Finish: Matte blue, duo-tone, olive drab MSRP: $420-$440

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Boberg XR45-S
Caliber: .45 ACP Empty Weight: 22.5 ounces Capacity: 6+1 Finish: Onyx, platinum, two-tone MSRP: $1,199-$1,399

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Bond Arms Backup
Caliber: .45 ACP Empty Weight: 19 ounces Capacity: 2 Finish: Matte black frame, matte grey barrels MSRP: $435

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Charter Pit Bull .45
Caliber: .45 ACP Empty Weight: 22 ounces Capacity: 5 Finish: Matte stainless MSRP: $489

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Chiappa MC14
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 24 ounces Capacity: 13+1 Finish: Matte black MSRP: $499

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Cobra Denali
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 17 ounces Capacity: 5+1 Finish: Matte black, tan, satin, OD green MSRP: $139

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Colt Defender
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP Empty Weight: 24-25 ounces Capacity: 8+1 (9mm) 7+1 (.45 ACP) Finish: Matte stainless MSRP: $899

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CZ 2075 RAMI BD
Caliber: 9mm Empty Weight: 25.4 ounces Capacity: 14+1 Finish: Matte black MSRP: $680

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Diamondback DB380SL
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 8.8 ounces Capacity: 6+1 Finish: Two-tone MSRP: $425

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Glock 43
Caliber: 9mm Empty Weight: 17.95 ounces Capacity: 6+1 Finish: Black, surface hardened MSRP: $580

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HK P30SK
Caliber: 9mm Empty Weight: 24 ounces Capacity: 10+1 Finish: Blued MSRP: $719

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AMT .45 ACP Backup
Caliber: .45 ACP Empty Weight: 23 ounces Capacity: 5+1 Finish: Satin stainless MSRP: N/A

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Kahr CT380
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 11.4 ounces Capacity: 7+1 Finish: Matte stainless slide, matte black frame MSRP: $419

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Kel-Tec P-3AT
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 8.3 ounces Capacity: 6+1 Finish: Blued, Parkerized, hard chromed MSRP: $338

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Kimber Micro Bel Air
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 13.4 ounces Capacity: 6+1 Finish: Stainless, Bel Air Blue KimPro II MSRP: $810

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MRI Baby Desert Eagle III Semi-Compact
Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W Empty Weight: 35-37.7 ounces Capacity: 15+1 (9mm), 13+1 (.40) Finish: Matte black MSRP: $691

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NAA Guardian .380
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 18.72 ounces Capacity: 6+1 Finish: Stainless steel MSRP: $449-$479

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Remington RM380
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 12.2 ounces Capacity: 6+1 Finish: Satin black oxide MSRP: $417

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Ruger LC9s
Caliber: 9mm Empty Weight: 17.2 ounces Capacity: 7+1 Finish: Matte blue MSRP: $449

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SCCY CPX-1/CPX-2
Caliber: 9mm Empty Weight: 15 ounces Capacity: 10+1 Finish: Nitride or two-tone MSRP: $314-$334

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Sig P320 Subcompact
Caliber: 9mm, .357 SIG, .40 S&W Empty Weight: 24.9 ounces Capacity: 12+1 (9mm), 10+1 (.357, .40) Finish: Matte black MSRP: $628-$713

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S&W M&P Bodyguard 380 Crimson Trace
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 12.5 ounces Capacity: 6+1 Finish: Matte black MSRP: $449

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Springfield XD Mod.2
Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP Empty Weight: 26 ounces Capacity: 13+1 (9mm), 9+1 (.40, .45) Finish: Matte black or Bi-Tone MSRP: $549-$616

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Taurus Curve
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 13 ounces Capacity: 6+1 Finish: Matte black MSRP: $392

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Walther CCP
Caliber: 9mm Empty Weight: 22.33 ounces Capacity: 8 Finish: Two-tone or Cerakote MSRP: $469-$489

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Wilson Combat Bill Wilson Carry
Caliber: .45 ACP Empty Weight: 35 ounces Capacity: 7+1 Finish: Various MSRP: N/A

Choosing a handgun for concealed carry is as personal a choice as it is a practical choice. Practically speaking, you may be able to shoot the black out of a target with a full-sized 1911, but you may have a hard time carrying that pistol concealed. Practical means finding the right caliber, a weapon platform you are comfortable with and a gun that you will diligently carry. Plus, it must be within your budget.

The most popular calibers are typically .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. You should be able to find inexpensive training ammo and self-defense loads in any of these calibers. There is a great diversity among weapon platforms ranging from double-barrel derringers and revolvers to semi-automatic pistols. The snub-nose revolver also ranges from traditional styles like those from Smith & Wesson, Charter Arms and Taurus to models made with modern materials that offer less weight like those from Ruger and more. Semi-automatic pistols run the spectrum from small, true pocket pistols from Kel-Tec, Ruger, Beretta and Kahr to slightly larger compact designs.

Before purchasing a concealed carry weapon, handle as many models as possible. Here’s a gallery of popular concealed carry handguns to help you get a jumpstart on your personal defense.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Accu-Tek
http://www.accu-tekfirearms.com

American Derringer
http://www.amderringer.com

Rock Island Armory
http://armscor.com

Beretta
http://www.beretta.com

Bersa
https://bersa.eagleimportsinc.com

Boberg
http://store.bobergarms.com

Bond Arms
http://www.bondarms.com

Charter Arms
http://www.charterarms.com

Chiappa
http://www.chiappafirearms.com

Cobra
https://www.cobrapistols.net

Colt
http://www.colt.com