Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 26 ounces
Capacity: 13+1
Finish: Stainless steel
MSRP: $330
Caliber: .45 ACP
Empty Weight: 24 ounces
Capacity: 5
Finish: Satin
MSRP: $4,250
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP
Empty Weight: 35.7/34.6 ounces
Capacity: 8+1 (9mm), 7+1 (.45 ACP)
Finish: Parkerized MSRP: $744
Caliber: 9mm
Empty Weight: 19.8 ounces
Capacity: 6+1
Finish: Matte black, FDE, Nano Pink
MSRP: $450
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
Caliber: .45 ACP
Empty Weight: 22.5 ounces
Capacity: 6+1
Finish: Onyx, platinum, two-tone
MSRP: $1,199-$1,399
Caliber: .45 ACP
Empty Weight: 19 ounces
Capacity: 2
Finish: Matte black frame, matte grey barrels
MSRP: $435
Caliber: .45 ACP
Empty Weight: 22 ounces
Capacity: 5
Finish: Matte stainless
MSRP: $489
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 24 ounces
Capacity: 13+1
Finish: Matte black
MSRP: $499
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 17 ounces
Capacity: 5+1
Finish: Matte black, tan, satin, OD green
MSRP: $139
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP
Empty Weight: 24-25 ounces
Capacity: 8+1 (9mm) 7+1 (.45 ACP)
Finish: Matte stainless
MSRP: $899
Caliber: 9mm
Empty Weight: 25.4 ounces
Capacity: 14+1
Finish: Matte black
MSRP: $680
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 8.8 ounces
Capacity: 6+1
Finish: Two-tone
MSRP: $425
Caliber: 9mm
Empty Weight: 17.95 ounces
Capacity: 6+1
Finish: Black, surface hardened
MSRP: $580
Caliber: 9mm
Empty Weight: 24 ounces
Capacity: 10+1
Finish: Blued
MSRP: $719
Caliber: .45 ACP
Empty Weight: 23 ounces
Capacity: 5+1
Finish: Satin stainless
MSRP: N/A
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 11.4 ounces
Capacity: 7+1
Finish: Matte stainless slide, matte black frame
MSRP: $419
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 8.3 ounces
Capacity: 6+1
Finish: Blued, Parkerized, hard chromed
MSRP: $338
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 13.4 ounces
Capacity: 6+1
Finish: Stainless, Bel Air Blue KimPro II
MSRP: $810
Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W
Empty Weight: 35-37.7 ounces
Capacity: 15+1 (9mm), 13+1 (.40)
Finish: Matte black
MSRP: $691
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 18.72 ounces
Capacity: 6+1
Finish: Stainless steel
MSRP: $449-$479
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 12.2 ounces
Capacity: 6+1
Finish: Satin black oxide
MSRP: $417
Caliber: 9mm
Empty Weight: 17.2 ounces
Capacity: 7+1
Finish: Matte blue
MSRP: $449
Caliber: 9mm
Empty Weight: 15 ounces
Capacity: 10+1
Finish: Nitride or two-tone
MSRP: $314-$334
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
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 12.5 ounces
Capacity: 6+1
Finish: Matte black
MSRP: $449
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
Caliber: .380 ACP
Empty Weight: 13 ounces
Capacity: 6+1
Finish: Matte black
MSRP: $392
Caliber: 9mm
Empty Weight: 22.33 ounces
Capacity: 8
Finish: Two-tone or Cerakote
MSRP: $469-$489
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-Tekhttp://www.accu-tekfirearms.com
American Derringerhttp://www.amderringer.com
Rock Island Armoryhttp://armscor.com
Berettahttp://www.beretta.com
Bersahttps://bersa.eagleimportsinc.com
Boberghttp://store.bobergarms.com
Bond Armshttp://www.bondarms.com
Charter Armshttp://www.charterarms.com
Chiappahttp://www.chiappafirearms.com
Colthttp://www.colt.com
CZ-USA/Dan Wessonhttp://www.cz-usa.com
Diamondbackhttp://www.diamondbackfirearms.com
Glockhttps://us.glock.com
Heckler & Kochhttp://www.hk-usa.com
High Standard/AMThttp://www.highstandard.com
North American Armshttp://www.northamericanarms.com
Remingtonhttp://www.remingtonhandguns.com
Rugerhttp://www.ruger.com
SCCYhttp://www.sccy.com
Sig Sauerhttp://www.sigsauer.com
Smith & Wessonhttp://www.smith-wesson.com
Springfield Armoryhttp://www.springfield-armory.com
Taurushttp://www.taurususa.com
Waltherhttp://www.waltherarms.com
Wilson Combathttp://www.wilsoncombat.com
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