Concealed Carry


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Springfield Armory Releases 4.25-Inch 9mm Emissary 1911

Springfield Armory’s .45 ACP Emissary already received the compact treatment, but now the 9mm Emissary is available with a 4.25-inch barrel as well.
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Pocket Holsters: 11 Options For Easy Everyday Carry (2022)

Here are several pocket holsters that simplify carrying a self-defense gun and keep it at the ready.
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Best 9mm Revolver: 5 Options For Everyday Carry (2022)

What do you get when you cross a time-tested platform with the most popular centerfire handgun cartridge? The 9mm revolver. Here are five that are fit to cover your six.
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Walther Releases PDP F-Series: Pistols Designed For Female Hands

Common handguns aren’t always viable for people with smaller hands or a weaker grip, but the new Walther PDP F-Series was designed to be usable by nearly anyone.
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First Look: SAR9 Compact X

SAR USA has just announced the SAR9 Compact X, a new compact 9mm CCW pistol for the U.S. market.
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5 Great Pocket Pistols: Picking The Best Backup Gun

Once the gentleman’s way to carry concealed, pocket pistols have fallen out of style. Should they be left to rest, or do they still have merit as defensive weapons?
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The Pros And Cons Of Concealing A Snub-Nose

Snub-nose revolvers are a staple of the defensive handgun world, but are they still worth carrying given other available options?
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4 Must-Have Concealed Carry Upgrades (2022)

Here are four practical concealed carry upgrades that fall into almost any shooter's budget.
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Best .357 Magnum Revolver Buyer’s Guide (2022)

The .357 Magnum revolver soldiers on, a fine choice for concealed carry ... if you hunt out the right piece.
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10 Best Single-Stack 9mm Pistol Options For Concealed Carry (2022)

Single stack 9mm semi-autos are ideal for personal defense, and here’s a look at some of the best offerings in the class.
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The Spice Of Life: Rotating Your Carry Gun

Is it a good idea to rotate your carry gun? Or should you stick with the same flavor every day?
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Kimber’s Baby Shark: The R7 Mako

Kimber came out of left field with the release of the R7 Mako CCW pistol, but can the company’s baby shark take a bite out of the competition?
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Springfield Armory Announces Release Of Hellcat Pro

Springfield Armory has just announced the Hellcat Pro, a new Hellcat variant that features an increased capacity and optics-ready slide.
While the author wouldn’t pick a single-action revolver first, if that’s all you’ve got, a pair of them would serve you well. A hunting big-bore also serves well, just don’t feed it the hunting ammo.

A Case For The Defensive Big-Bore Revolver

There was a time when only big-bore revolvers were carried for defense. Are times so different now?
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Top Affordable .38 Special Revolver Options To Protect Your Six

Go small and reliable with these excellent snub-nose .38 Special Revolver options.
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Taurus Announces G3XL Carry Pistol

Taurus’ latest addition to the G-series line of pistols is the G3XL, featuring a full-size G3 slide on a compact frame designed for concealed carry.

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