Clint's Picks - Best Concealed Carry For Men
Although some people can get away with a large frame semi-auto, the ideal concealed carry pistol for most men is somewhere between a compact and a micro-compact. The following guns have a slim profile with enough grip to fit bigger hands.
5. Glock 19
The Glock 19 is the best-selling concealed carry handgun for a reason. It is compact, reliable, and conceals well in an assortment of holsters. Additionally, the aftermarket support for Glock pistols is second to none.
Glock 19 Gen 4 9mm Compact Handgun w/ 3-15rd Mags and Fixed Sights PG1950203
4. Shadow Systems CR920 Elite
Simply put, it's everything that's great about Glocks in a compact, feature packed pistol. The CR920 Elite comes with an optics-ready slide and an illuminated green front sight, plus a capacity of 13+1.
3. Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P Shield Plus
The Performance Center variant of the M&P Shield Plus is cut for an RMR with sights that co-witness with the optic. It also has a ported slide for improved shootability and includes 13-round mags with a pinkie extension.
2. Canik Mete MC9
The latest from Canik, the MC9 is an extremely affordable yet high quality concealed carry option. The slide is cut for a shield-footprint RMR, and the pistol is packed full of great features - including ambidextrous controls and the ability to accept all Canik mags.
1. Sig Sauer P365 X-Macro
This pistol from Sig Sauer combines the capacity and shootability of a full-size handgun with the concealability of a subcompact. It's an incredibly balanced option for concealed carry. Learn more about the pistol here.
Sara's Picks - Best Concealed Carry For Women
Concealment is the name of the game for women's every day carry so the less bulk, the better. These small, easy to use pistols are perfect for regular IWB wear or use with a deep concealment rig like the Phlster Enigma.
4. Smith & Wesson M&P380 Shield EZ
As the name implies, this pistol is easy to conceal, rack, and shoot. The Shield EZ boasts the excellent ergonomics of the M&P line, plus it features a grip safety which adds an extra layer of security for those who are new to concealed carry.
3. Glock 43
The Glock 43 is an ultra-slim, subcompact 9mm with a 6-round magazine. It's simple and reliable, which makes it a great choice for concealed carry - even if there are other subcompact pistols with greater capacity.
Glock 43 9mm Sub Compact Slimline 6 Rd Concealed Carry Handgun G43 PI4350201
2. Springfield Hellcat
Springfield's entry into the subcompact double stack market, the Hellcat ships with a 11-round flush fit magazine and an optics-ready slide. This gives women the option to carry with more rounds and an optic without compromising concealment.
Springfield Hellcat Semi-Automatic Optic Ready 9x19mm Pistol, 3" Barrel, (1) 11 Round Magazine & (4) 13 Round Magazines, Range Bag - HC9319BOSPGU22
1. Sig Sauer P365 / P365 XL
Any one of the P365 family of pistols wouild be an excellent choice for concealed carry, though the regular P365 or the P365 XL would probably be the better choice for women's concealed carry. See how the P365 stacks up against the Springfield Hellcat in our video below.
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