Which Conceal Carry Weapon is Right for You?

There are so many choices out there when it comes to owning a conceal carry weapon. For example, some will insist that a Glock is the only way to go. Perhaps for some. Certainly not for everyone. Others swear by the 1911. Again, it’s a fine conceal carry piece for some. Not everyone. The same thing can be said about Sig Sauer, H&K and every other gun you will see.

When you are selecting the conceal carry gun that’s best for you, don’t pay a lot  of attention to the opinions of others. Everyone has preferences. Each person who is eager to give you advice is convinced that his choice is perfect. For him, that may be the case. However, these may not be the best choices for you. Do the research and make your own decisions. Similarly pay little attention to what others say about ammunition.

Just as there’s no pistol that is perfect for everyone, ammunition is a persona choice. It all depends on why you have a conceal carry weapon. There’s what’s good in the reviews, and then there’s what is personally comfortable for you.

Before you choose your conceal carry weapon and the ammunition you choose for it, go to the shooting range. Try shooting guns you’re interested in. Your weapon should feel comfortable in your hand. When you aim at a target, can you hit it accurately with a high degree of reliability?

When it comes to a conceal carry weapon, consider this: Is this a gun you can carry every day? Does it feel too heavy or too light? Does the gun feel like it belongs to you? If you can answer yes to these questions, then you’ve made a good choice for you. Forget what others tell you!

Your measuring stick should be: Is this a gun that works reliably? Do you have confidence in it and in your ability to handle it? Can you carry and shoot it comfortably? Is the holster in which you are carrying your gun comfortable and easy to use? Does it allow you smooth access to your weapon?

Cost is also a factor. Depending on why you need a conceal carry weapon you may decide to spend more or less. If you are lost in the sheer number of weapon options, visit a shooting range. Talk to employees and owners of the range. Rent some handguns that appeal to you because of their size, weight, ease of use and features. I’d start with a .3 80 automatic weapon. It’s smaller and has less severe recoil. Many will try to convince you that .40 caliber weapons are best. There’s also a strong argument for the newer 9 mm conceal carry weapons.

The short answer is: There’s no one perfect weapon for everyone. Try some and draw (pun intended!) your own conclusions about which gun is best for you.

Everything about the gun you choose is not necessarily practicality. But, if you’re buying a horse for work, then you’re not going to choose that animal for how pretty it looks in the field. Similarly, there’s nothing wrong with buying a gun as a collector. But, if you plan to use it as a conceal carry weapon, your first priority is not aesthetics. It’s whether your gun can do the job for you. You rely on that weapon to work for you when you need it.