Article: Top Concealed Carry Handguns... your thoughts

[jgradyc]

I came across this article "Best Concealed Carry Handguns" and thought I'd post it for your information and comment.  http://www.washingtontimes.com/multimedia/collection/best-concealed-carry-handguns/?page=1

 

The article appeared in the Washington Times!  That's ironic since concealed carry permits are banned in Washington DC. The list really runs the gamut from cheap to expensive and includes some puzzling choices. See what you think.

 

Ruger LCR

Kahr CW380

SCCY CPX

M&P 9 Shield

Taurus 605PLY 357mag

Ruger LC380

Kimber Solo

Glock 30s

Colt Mustang

Chiappa Rhino 357

Bursa BP9 cc

Beretta Nano

Beretta Pico 380

Kahr PM9

Walther 380 not sure of model 

[jgradyc]

I guess the puzzling part for me is that the list omitted some of the most popular concealed carry handguns of all time: Glock 26 and 27, Taurus LCP, Ruger TCP, KelTec P3AT

[173rdABN]

Beretta nano, that's my first choice....

[hipower]

Hmmm. I own several of those, and have had a couple others at one time or another.

Not sure I could go with the SCCY CPX though. Just on reputation alone, since I have no personal knowledge of it, I would hesitate on it.

And the Chiappa 20 DS?? I haven't shot one enough to make a good commentary on it as a cc, but it seems to function well, though maybe a little snag issue here and there with it.

All in all, I see some very good choices here.

I would personally have some reluctance to shoot a couple of these though. Specifically the Taurus 605 and the Beretta Nano. I have found both to be in the high uncomfortable to brutal range to fire, at least for me.

But all just my own opinions.

Many good choices here. Edited April 30, 2014 by hipower

[BigK]

The weight, dimensions, capactiy, and accuracy of their choices ar all over the place. I can't figure what their criteria were. However, they're a newspaper, so why would I expect them to know anything about guns?

Edited April 30, 2014 by BigK

[Erik88]

I came across this article "Best Concealed Carry Handguns" and thought I'd post it for your information and comment.  http://www.washingtontimes.com/multimedia/collection/best-concealed-carry-handguns/?page=1

 

The article appeared in the Washington Times!  That's ironic since concealed carry permits are banned in Washington DC. The list really runs the gamut from cheap to expensive and includes some puzzling choices. See what you think.

 

Ruger LCR

Kahr CW380

SCCY CPX

M&P 9 Shield

Taurus 605PLY 357mag

Ruger LC380

Kimber Solo

Glock 30s

Colt Mustang

Chiappa Rhino 357

Bursa BP9 cc

Beretta Nano

Beretta Pico 380

Kahr PM9

Walther 380 not sure of model 

 

I call bullcrap on the ones in bold. How is the Glock 19 not on this list?

 

I don't know of anyone carrying a Rhino or even a Glock 30 for that matter.

[molonlabetn]

I suppose if you made a spreadsheet and calculated dimensions & weight vs. caliber and capacity, you might end up with a useful list, assuming all weapons are equally reliable... But I disagree with many of those listed above being 'best' in any number of scenarios, especially for every potential carrier.

[nightrunner]

I call bs on the Taurus. NOBODY in their right mind would carry a polymer framed taurus .357

I have 2 buddies that both carry a G30 one a s and one a sf. Another buddy carries a bersa.

How or why did more glocks or revolvers not make the list?

[hatz215]

  No J frames?  I always figured they were the most carried gun in the US

[dcloudy777]

People need to carry bigger guns.

 

Pretty much every gun on that list is either marginal on terminal effectiveness, really difficult to shoot well, or both. 

 

Was it Col. Cooper that said "Comforting, not comfortable!"?

[JAB]

I guess the puzzling part for me is that the list omitted some of the most popular concealed carry handguns of all time: Glock 26 and 27, Taurus LCP, Ruger TCP, KelTec P3AT

 

Yeah, they included two rip-offs of Kel Tec guns (the SCCY, of which the Gen 1 was said to be an almost direct copy of the P11, and the Ruger Little Copied Pistol) but neither of the Kel Tec originals?

 

Then, again, just the simple fact that they didn't include any Smith and Wesson j-frame revolvers pretty much makes me wonder if they really have any idea what they are talking about.

Edited April 30, 2014 by JAB

[Erik88]

I call bs on the Taurus. NOBODY in their right mind would carry a polymer framed taurus .357

I have 2 buddies that both carry a G30 one a s and one a sf. Another buddy carries a bersa.

How or why did more glocks or revolvers not make the list?

 

There are a lot of uninformed or poor folks that carry Taurus and Hipoints. I would postulate that the cheaper guns are probably used in more crimes than any others.

[Hershmeister]

The washington times is a conservative paper and the home of Opinion editor Emily Miller, author of Emily Gets her Gun

[Caster]

No Glock 19 on the list? I question the validity of the entire thing.

[Grayfox54]

No medium frame S&W or Colt revolvers and no 1911s. 

 

Just because its in the paper doesn't mean its true. 

[Jamie Jackson]

No Glock 19 on the list? I question the validity of the entire thing.

 

 

My first thought as well...then I considered the source... :cool:

[Spurholder]

I'm with you guys - no G19, no J-frames? 

 

Granted, the DC area is....ah...different.

Edited May 2, 2014 by Spurholder

[BryanP]

  No J frames?  I always figured they were the most carried gun in the US

 

This.  They're not exciting or sexy, but they still sell like crazy.  I'd be willing to bet if you omitted sales to police agencies, J frame revolvers are a huge chunk of their sold inventory. 

[petecounter]

I have the SCCY CPX2, love it, 300 rounds without a single malfunction! Small but comfortable in the hand!

[Fivestring63]

Sig 938

[jaymc75]

I call bullcrap on the ones in bold. How is the Glock 19 not on this list?

 

I don't know of anyone carrying a Rhino or even a Glock 30 for that matter.

I carry a Glock 30sf quite a bit

[tnhawk]

.... just the simple fact that they didn't include any Smith and Wesson j-frame revolvers pretty much makes me wonder if they really have any idea what they are talking about.

 

I have to question their choices.  Not many of these that I would choose.

[DaveTN]

That list is funny.

[polecat]

I have carried many in my endless and expensive quest to find my perfect carry gun. Right now I like the Shield as its very easy to shoot accurately. My all time favorite is a SIG 239 in 40SW. Simply an outstanding shooter and very accurate. I better keep looking though.... my dream carry gun is out there somewhere! :rofl:

[A.J. Holst]

Best based on what?

My besties must suck since not one made it to the list.

The Chiappa seems the biggest oddball of the bunch.