It was very difficult for me to narrow down my original list of 21 compact 9mm carry guns to six of the best compact concealed carry pistols….
6 Best Compact Concealed Carry Pistols in 9mm
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Ruger American Pistol Compact Model
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is proud to announce the addition of the Ruger American Pistol Compact model.
Springfield Armory XD-S 4.0 Pistol – Concealed Carry Evaluation
Col Ben examines the Springfield Armory XD-S 4.0 Pistol and evaluates its application as an everyday weapon for Concealed Carry.
Kahr CT 380 Pistol – How is it to Shoot?
If you are looking for a reliable small gun then the Kahr CT 380 Pistol might be the one. With good ammo it can get you out of a bad situation…
Taurus Curve .380 Pistol Review & Test
Col Ben Findley takes the Taurus Curve .380 Pistol out for a function review & everyday carry test. Bonus pistol take-down video.
Sig Sauer P938 Pistol – Self Defense Gun Review
The Sig Sauer P938 seems like a truly compact quality pistol worthy of choosing and owning.
Florida Removes Antique Slungshot Prohibition
Florida has repealed an antique law banning the possession of slungshots. The acceptance of the concealed carry of pistols has made the law obsolete.
Chiappa Rhino Revolver 200DS in .357 Magnum ~ Review
The Chiappa Rhino Revolver is unconventional, for sure, but it works very well. As it was intended.
Walther PPS M2 Handgun Review
The striker-fired Walther PPS M2 sub-compact handgun boasts a comfortable 6.1-lb. trigger pull…
STI International Introduces the New Guardian 2011 Pistol
The STI International Guardian 2011 Handgun also features a unique 3.9 inch barrel and a shorter VIP grip for easier concealment…
Glock 19 MOS Pistol Review – G19MOS
As with the G17MOS, we ran the Glock 19 MOS Pistol with factory sights & at least base lined that we had an accurate & reliable pistol from the start…
Glock 17 MOS Pistol Review – G17MOS
Announcing the Glock 17 MOS Pistol. This is the tried and true model 17 in a Gen 4 configuration with interchangeable back straps and the addition of the Modular Optic System…
Springfield Armory Announces New XD-S Pistol With Crimson Trace Laserguard
Springfield Armory announce that it’s easier than ever for customers to purchase and configure the perfect concealed carry handgun, the Springfield Armory XD-S pistol…
Springfield Armory Announces New XD-S Pistol In .40 Caliber
The Springfield Armory XD-S .40 Pistol rounds out the lineup of the world’s most shooter-friendly carry handgun by adding the popular .40 self-defense caliber.
Gun Buying Trends
American consumers are looking for compact, double-column, 9mm, striker-fired, polymer-framed pistols, designed & suitable for, concealed carry…
Steyr’s M9-A1 : The Other Austrian Pistol
Steyr Arms was kind enough to send us a full sized Steyr M9-A1 Pistol for some testing along with a factory threaded barrel…
Rossi R35202 Revolver – A Dependable 38 Snubby ~ Video
On the range the Rossi R35202 Revolver performed well. The rubber grip soaks up much of the recoil & accuracy was superior to our Smith & Wesson Model 642…
Concealed Carry Gun – What Makes it Kick-Ass?
The functional characteristics that a concealed carry gun demands. Tom Mchale discusses practical concepts to help you choose the right handgun. ~ Video
SIG SAUER 1911 Traditional Ultra Compact Pistol in 9mm, Shipping Now
The SIG SAUER 1911 Traditional Ultra Compact features the rounded 1911 slide profile, thumb and grip safeties, and a crisp 5-lb. single-action trigger 1911 fans know and love…
Why I Choose To Carry A Full Size 1911
After carrying a pistol in one form or another for the last 17+ years, one thing I can conclude is that a full-size 1911 is one of the easiest pistols to carry in a concealed format… at least for me..
GLOCK G43 Single Stack 9mm Concealed Carry Pistol
The most highly desired and anticipated pistol release in GLOCKs history. The G43 is ultra-concealable, accurate, and comfortable for all shooters, regardless of hand size…
What Caliber Handgun For Everyday Carry?
Whatever gun you choose, practice with it doing drills that reflect ‘real world’ requirements. Never accept mediocre skill, get it right, and never leave the range saying ‘I suck’…
Best Concealed Carry Handgun
What should one consider when searching for the best concealed carry handgun? This question comes up over & over in classes & the answer isn’t quite that easy to arrive at…
Ruger’s New, Striker-Fired LC9s Compact 9mm Pistol
The LC9s is a striker fired version of the award winning LC9 pistol. Like the LC9, the LC9s is a slim, lightweight, personal protection pistol that is chambered in 9mm Luger…
Magnum Research Compact 1911
If you are looking for a serious 3” 45 for self defense I would highly recommend the Magnum Research model 1911 U …
Why the 1911 for Everyday Carry, Advice from Crusty Old Marine Veteran
First off, the gun is worthless if it doesn’t go bang when I need it to. The 1911 is a proven design to me with 10’s of thousands of rounds down range…
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Pistol
New M&P Shield Pistols Chambered in 9mm and .40 S&W is available without Single-Sided Thumb Safety..
Boberg XR9-S Pistol
With the right ammunition, the little Boberg runs fine and can be carried confidently. But, you can’t just throw rounds in it that comes from any box labeled “9mm.”…
The New Taurus View Revolver Built To Carry
Taurus, the global leader in revolver manufacturing, introduces the new View, five-shot revolver to their ever-expanding line of concealed carry handguns…
Crimson Trace Announces Glock 42 Laserguard
Crimson Trace announces a first-in-the-industry laser sighting system—the Laserguard (LG-443) that fits the newest GLOCK handgun the Glock 42, a .380 caliber pistol designed for pocket carry…