25 Proven and Popular Concealed Carry Handguns

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Rock Island Armory “Baby Rock”
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 25.9 ounces Capacity: 7+1 Finish: Parkerized MSRP: $460

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Beretta Pico
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 11.5 ounces Capacity: 6+1 Finish: Matte stainless slide/matte black frame MSRP: $400

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Bersa Thunder 380 Combat Plus
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 20.5 ounces Capacity: 15+1 Finish: Matte black MSRP: $419

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Chiappa Model MC27
Caliber: 9mm Empty Weight: 25.6 ounces Capacity: 15+1 Finish: Matte black MSRP: $469

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Colt Defender
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP Empty Weight: 24-25 ounces Capacity: 8+1 (9mm), 7+1 (.45) Finish: Matte stainless MSRP: $973

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CZ P-01 Omega
Caliber: 9mm Empty Weight: 28 ounces Capacity: 14+1 Finish: Matte black MSRP: $627

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EAA Witness Polymer Carry
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

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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

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Glock 19 Gen4 MOS
Caliber: 9mm Empty Weight: 21.16 ounces Capacity: 15+1 Finish: Black, surface hardened MSRP: $729

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Grand Power CP 380
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 22.6 ounces Capacity: 12+1 Finish: Matte black MSRP: $528

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HK45C
Caliber: .45 ACP Empty Weight: 28.5 ounces Capacity: 8+1 Finish: Blued MSRP: $1,199-$1,399

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IWI Jericho PSL
Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W Empty Weight: 25.6 ounces Capacity: 16+1 (9mm), 12+1 (.40) Finish: Matte black MSRP: $559

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Kahr CT380 Tungsten
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 11.4 ounces Capacity: 7+1 Finish: Matte black • MSRP: $419

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Kimber Amethyst Ultra II
Caliber: .45 ACP Empty Weight: 25 ounces Capacity: 7+1 Finish: Stainless steel, satin silver MSRP: $1,652

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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

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Remington RM380
Caliber: .380 ACP Empty Weight: 12.2 ounces Capacity: 6+1 Finish: Satin black oxide MSRP: $436

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SCCY CPX-1/CPX-2
Caliber: 9mm Empty Weight: 15 ounces Capacity: 10+1 Finish: Various colors MSRP: $314-$334

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Sig Sauer P225-A1
Caliber: 9mm Empty Weight: 30.5 ounces Capacity: 8+1 Finish: Black MSRP: $1,175

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S&W M&P45c
Caliber: .45 ACP Empty Weight: 26.2 ounces Capacity: 8+1 Finish: Matte black MSRP: $599

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Springfield 1911 EMP 4″
Caliber: 9mm Empty Weight: 31 ounces Capacity: 10+1 Finish: Bi-tone MSRP: $1,179

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Steyr S9-A1/S40-A1
Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W Empty Weight: 22.7-26.9 ounces Capacity: 10+1 Finish: Mannox MSRP: $560

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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

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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

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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

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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