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25 Proven and Popular Concealed Carry Handguns

Robert A. Sadowski by Robert A. Sadowski
July 14, 2022
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concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Rock Island Armory "Baby Rock"
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 25.9 ounces
Capacity: 7+1
Finish: Parkerized
MSRP: $460
concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Beretta Pico
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 11.5 ounces
Capacity: 6+1
Finish: Matte stainless slide/matte black frame
MSRP: $400
concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Bersa Thunder 380 Combat Plus
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 20.5 ounces
Capacity: 15+1
Finish: Matte black
MSRP: $419

concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Chiappa Model MC27
Caliber: 9mm
Empty Weight: 25.6 ounces
Capacity: 15+1
Finish: Matte black
MSRP: $469
concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Colt Defender
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP
Empty Weight: 24-25 ounces
Capacity: 8+1 (9mm), 7+1 (.45)
Finish: Matte stainless
MSRP: $973
concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, CZ P-01 Omega
Caliber: 9mm
Empty Weight: 28 ounces
Capacity: 14+1
Finish: Matte black
MSRP: $627

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Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W, 10mm, .45 ACP
Empty Weight: 29 ounces
Capacity: 17+1 (9mm), 14+1 (10mm, .40), 10+1 (.45)
Finish: Matte black
MSRP: $691
concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, FNS Compact
Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W
Empty Weight: 23.4 ounces (9mm), 25.8 ounces (.40)
Capacity: 12+1 (9mm), 10+1 (.40)
Finish: Matte black or stainless slide
MSRP: $599-$649
concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Glock 19 Gen4 MOS
Caliber: 9mm
Empty Weight: 21.16 ounces
Capacity: 15+1
Finish: Black, surface hardened
MSRP: $729

concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Grand Power CP 380
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 22.6 ounces
Capacity: 12+1
Finish: Matte black
MSRP: $528
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Caliber: .45 ACP
Empty Weight: 28.5 ounces
Capacity: 8+1
Finish: Blued
MSRP: $1,199-$1,399
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Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W
Empty Weight: 25.6 ounces
Capacity: 16+1 (9mm), 12+1 (.40)
Finish: Matte black
MSRP: $559

concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Kahr CT380 Tungsten
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 11.4 ounces
Capacity: 7+1
Finish: Matte black • MSRP: $419
concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Kimber Amethyst Ultra II
Caliber: .45 ACP
Empty Weight: 25 ounces
Capacity: 7+1
Finish: Stainless steel, satin silver
MSRP: $1,652
concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, MRI Baby Desert Eagle III Semi-Compact Polymer
Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W
Empty Weight: 25-26.3 ounces
Capacity: 16+1 (9mm), 13+1 (.40)
Finish: Matte black
MSRP: $646

concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Remington RM380
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 12.2 ounces
Capacity: 6+1
Finish: Satin black oxide
MSRP: $436
concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, SCCY CPX-1/CPX-2
Caliber: 9mm
Empty Weight: 15 ounces
Capacity: 10+1
Finish: Various colors
MSRP: $314-$334
concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Sig Sauer P225-A1
Caliber: 9mm
Empty Weight: 30.5 ounces
Capacity: 8+1
Finish: Black
MSRP: $1,175

concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, S&W M&P45c
Caliber: .45 ACP
Empty Weight: 26.2 ounces
Capacity: 8+1
Finish: Matte black
MSRP: $599
concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Springfield 1911 EMP 4"
Caliber: 9mm
Empty Weight: 31 ounces
Capacity: 10+1
Finish: Bi-tone
MSRP: $1,179
concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Steyr S9-A1/S40-A1
Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W
Empty Weight: 22.7-26.9 ounces
Capacity: 10+1
Finish: Mannox
MSRP: $560

concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, STI Escort
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP
Empty Weight: 24 ounces
Capacity: 7+1 (9mm), 6+1 (.45)
Finish: Blued frame/stainless slide
MSRP: $1,299
concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Taurus Slim 709
Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W
Empty Weight: 19 ounces
Capacity: 7+1 (9mm), 6+1 (.40)
Finish: Blued, two-tone
MSRP: $302-$317
concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Walther PPS M2
Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W
Empty Weight: 21.5 ounces
Capacity: 7+1 (9mm), 6+1 (.40)
Finish: Matte blue
MSRP: $N/A

concealed carry, concealed carry pistol, concealed carry pistols, concealed carry pocket pistol, concealed carry pocket pistols, concealed carry handgun, concealed carry handguns, Wilson Combat Compact Carry
Caliber: 9mm
Empty Weight: 36.5 ounces
Capacity: 10+1
Finish: Various Armor-Tuff coatings
MSRP: N/A

Concealed carry is a practical matter. Choosing a pistol for everyday carry means you need to be comfortable carrying and shooting the pistol. Subcompact pistols are easy to carry in both warm or cold climates, no matter what you are wearing. A step up is compact pistols and revolvers. These are typically easier to shoot and manipulate for the simple fact that they are larger. Being larger means it also takes a bit more to conceal these pistols. Concealing garments like shirts, vests and coats help.

Finding a practical CCW pistol also means finding a practical caliber. The most popular calibers for pistols are the .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. In a revolver it is .38 Special and .357 Magnum. All of these calibers are proven defense loads. The best advice is to fire as many different calibers as you can in as many different platforms as you can. This will help you decide on the perfect pistol that fits your hand and offers comfortable felt recoil while allowing you to shoot accurately. Remember, you want to choose a pistol that you will carry with you as easily your cell phone and car keys.

Finally, your budget will have a say in your final choice as well. Above is a gallery of proven and popular concealed carry handguns to help you take control of your personal defense.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Rock Island Armory “Baby Rock”
http://armscor.com/

Beretta Pico
http://www.beretta.com

Bersa Thunder 380 Combat Plus
https://bersa.eagleimportsinc.com

Chiappa Model MC27
http://www.chiappafirearms.com

Colt Defender
http://www.colt.com

CZ P-01 Omega
http://www.cz-usa.com

EAA Witness Polymer Carry
https://www.eaacorp.com

FNS Compact
https://www.fnamerica.com

Glock 19 Gen4 MOS
https://us.glock.com

Grand Power CP 380
http://www.grandpower.eu

HK45C
http://www.hk-usa.com

IWI Jericho PSL
http://www.iwi.us

Kimber Amethyst Ultra II
http://www.kimberamerica.com

MRI Baby Desert Eagle III Semi-Compact Polymer
http://www.magnumresearch.com

Remington RM380
http://www.remington.com

SCCY CPX-1/CPX-2
http://www.sccy.com

Sig Sauer P225-A1
http://www.sigsauer.com

S&W M&P45c
http://www.smith-wesson.com

Springfield 1911 EMP 4″
http://www.springfield-armory.com

Steyr S9-A1/S40-A1
https://www.steyrarms.com

Taurus Slim 709
http://www.taurususa.com

Walther PPS M2
http://www.waltherarms.com

Wilson Combat Compact Carry
http://www.wilsoncombat.com

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