Top 5 Concealed Carry Handguns

[MikePapa1]

http://www.ammoland.com/2012/06/19/top-5-concealed-carry-handguns/

At least according to this guy. As I don't carry any of these nor know anyone who does, I wonder how he came up with his selections. Interesting, nonetheless.

[MacGyver]

I carry a M&P 340CT, but expect I am outnumbered 100:1 in 442s and 642s. For that matter, I expect I'm outnumbered by NAA mini revolvers.

The Kahr PM9 certainly should be on the list, though I expect in reality it's more "top 25" than "top 5".

Any top 5 list that doesn't include a Glock 19 is bunk in my book, though. I mean, really?

[robbiev]

Well, in all fairness, the article does say that the guns listed are what he prefers. I mean, Glock....in 9mm? Who the heck would want that? Glocks fail too much and 9mm is innefective....Right? I mean, I read it on the internet, so it must be true!

[RichardR]

I have to call "shenanigans" on that list, of course it's just that one guys opinion but I still would have thought the G19 & the Ruger LCP would have been serious contenders for anyone's concealed carry handgun choices, especially the LCP, seeing as how they literally disappear when tossed in a pocket or are strapped to an ankle.

[DaveTN]

I think he’s just offering his opinion. If the criteria for the “Top 5†are the most carried, there won’t be a $1K handgun anywhere near the top of that list.

[LCPfraTN]

I can see the G23 and the PM9 (actually the CM9 is a more likely choice) being on the list. The Sig and HK are nice, but pricey, so they wouldn't be in my top 5 (I have 2 Sigs and love them, and might put my P238 in my personal top 5). And a J-frame or something similar like the LCR needs to be on there for the wheelgun crowd (I guess I'm in that crowd too). The big miss in my opinion, which was already mentioned above, is the LCP or something similar.

[dou44]

i will keep my xd40 sub compact for now.

[daddyo]

He has his top 5; I have mine.

[greenego]

I have stated carrying my SR9C over my PM9. I just liked the way it feels in my hand.

[nightrunner]

I dont think it should be so specific. I would think a real top five would include the glock 19/23/32, glock 26/27/33, lcp/p3at, j-frame, commander 1911, hk usp, sig 229, maybe the kahr pm series

[Guest 270win]

J frame Smith and Wesson

[Guest drv2fst]

3 of my carry guns are on the list.

[JeffL]

I like my CM9, but the Glock 21 just feels right.

[Mdunntn]

Lcp/p3at would definitely be towards the top

[wcsc12]

Yeah, there's no Ruger's on there or the M&P or XD. Also, I've never even heard of anyone carrying an HK45. I litereally only know one person out of the maybe 50 people I know who carry that even owns much less carries an HK.

I am happy that the P229 made his list though.

Edited June 22, 2012 by wcsc12

[hornett22]

Yep,it's just his opinion. I love HKs and carry one but the HK45c feels terrible in my hand so it would not be on my list. The USP would be as well as the Kahr.

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[jgradyc]

this is a list of the author's personal preferences. it's not a list of the top 5 concealed carry firearms. I'd guess a list of the real top 5 would be 1. LCP 2. P3AT 3. 4. 5. Various Glocks

[tnhawk]

A list of the top 5 concealed carry guns should include a 1911.

[daddyo]

From the remarks, I'm assuming "top 5" = "most popular"?

[robbiev]

From the remarks, I'm assuming "top 5" = "most popular"?

Not on this particular article. He says it's his 5 personal favorites.

Edited June 22, 2012 by robbiev

[macville]

I have stated carrying my SR9C over my PM9. I just liked the way it feels in my hand.

+1 to that. I love my SR9c. I have bigger (longer, not fatter) hands that with the little pinky converter for the bottom of the magazine, it helps me grasp the gun quite well without really adding any bulk to the gun. Plus, the super heavy spring in the slide makes it have very little recoil. Getting back on target is quicker than any other 9mm I've ever shot.

[Caster]

Any top 5 list that doesn't include a Glock 19 is bunk in my book, though. I mean, really?

Amen to that.

[LCPfraTN]

I think the Glock 23 is more versatile than the Glock 19, so I agree with the inclusion of the G23 in a top 5 list over the G19. For about $150 to $175 you can turn the G23 into a "G19" by adding a 9mm conversion barrel and a 9mm magazine. So...you can have your cake and eat it too!

[bubbiesdad]

I can't believe this wasn't on the list

[Will Carry]

J frame Smith and Wesson

All hail the Smith and Wesson J frame! The King of concealed carry.