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9 Best Concealed Carry Guns in 2023: 9mm, .45 ACP, & More

BY Wyatt Sloan, Updated Mar 19,March 19, 2023 279 Comments

Not sure what concealed carry handgun to get? Or even what caliber is best for you? We'll cover all our favorite guns for the most popular calibers.

Best Concealed Carry Holsters of 2023 [Hands-On Tested]

BY Eric Hung, Updated May 7,May 7, 2023 197 Comments

What's the best concealed carry holster? We cover what makes a great holster and choose our favs for IWB, OWB, Ankle, & Shoulder holsters.

10 Best CCW Spare Magazine Holsters: Two Is One

BY Megan Kriss, Updated Aug 11,August 11, 2020 8 Comments

Many of us have a CCW and carry daily. But do you carry an extra mag? If so we've rounded up the best spare magazine holsters out there.

Top 10 Best CCW Positions: Concealment & Comfort

BY Trevor Dobrygoski, Updated Feb 20,February 20, 2023 20 Comments

Inside waistband (IWB) to bra carry and appendix. We'll cover all the top carry positions for CCW...plus a couple you probably don't know about.

7 Best Concealed Carry Revolvers

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Updated Dec 12,December 12, 2022 89 Comments

Revolvers make for excellent CCW weapons...reliable, consistent, and easy to conceal. We've rounded up some of the best CCW revolvers on the market.

12 Best Affordable 1911s (For Your Budget)

BY Travis Pike, Updated Oct 19,October 19, 2021 66 Comments

As American as apple pie, the 1911 is a classic and outstanding firearm. Find out the best affordable 1911 that fits your budget.

7 Best Concealed Carry (CCW) Guns Under $400

BY Eric Hung, Updated Sep 18,September 18, 2022 56 Comments

Want a reliable and accurate concealed carry gun for an affordable price? Here are some of the most popular (and tested) CCW guns that don't cost over $400.

[Review] CCW Safe Concealed Carry Insurance: The Best?

BY Paul Yen, Updated Apr 30,April 30, 2021 19 Comments

Is CCW Safe the best concealed carry insurance you can get? We dive into its coverage limits and compare it against other big ones like USCCA and NRA.

Best Sub-Compact Single-Stack 9mm for CCW

BY Trevor Dobrygoski, Updated Sep 12,September 12, 2022 201 Comments

Want the best concealed carry gun? You'll want to start with a single stack sub-compact 9mm. We take a look at the pros/cons and why they are so popular.

Best Concealed Carry Gear For Women: Holsters, Bags, & Clothing

BY Megan Kriss, Published Sep 26,September 26, 2019 5 Comments

Looking to conceal carry as a woman? We cover some special considerations for finding the best holsters, bag options, and clothing.

Best Affordable Full-Sized Pistols for Under $400

BY Travis Pike, Updated Jun 12,June 12, 2022 32 Comments

Want to add something to your collection that won't leave you eating ramen for a month? Fear not, we list some of the best, affordable full-sized handguns!

12 Best Glock 19 Holsters: Concealed & OWB

BY Megan Kriss, Updated Oct 3,October 3, 2022 21 Comments

There are a lot of Glock 19 holsters...what's the best for you? We cover the different types of holsters and then dive into our favorite models.

4 Handgun Carry Conditions: Best for Concealed Carry?

BY Travis Pike, Published Apr 11,April 11, 2020 21 Comments

We go over all four handgun carry conditions and what they mean for you. Plus the ideal condition when it comes to concealed carry.

7 Best Sig Sauer P365 Holsters: All Carry Methods

BY Megan Kriss, Updated Aug 3,August 3, 2022 26 Comments

The Sig Sauer P365 is great. Make it the best conceaeld carry gun with our list of favorite IWB, OWB, and pocket holsters that are comfy and effective.

Best 9mm Glocks [Ultimate Models Guide]

BY Brandon Harville, Updated Jan 26,January 26, 2022 20 Comments

Glock is one of the standards that all other pistols are held to. But what Glock is right for you? We cover the most popular 9mm Glocks on the market!

6 Best IWB (Inside Waistband) Holsters [Hands-On Tested]

BY Megan Kriss, Updated May 2,May 2, 2022 11 Comments

Want the best IWB (inside waistband) holster for your specific gun and position? We go over the pros/cons of IWB, some tips, and our favorite holsters.

5 Best New Compact Carry Guns for 2018

BY Matthew Collins, Published Jan 24,January 24, 2018 28 Comments

SHOT Show 2018 is over...here's our favorite new carry guns for 2018. Stay tuned for in-depth reviews on all the ones we can get our hands on.

Best G43 Holsters [All Carry Positions]

BY Megan Kriss, Updated Jul 8,July 8, 2022 11 Comments

Looking for the best Glock 43 holster for you? We cover what makes a great holster, and our favs for IWB, OWB, shoulder, and women-specific ones too.

6 Best Gun Belts for Concealed Carry & Range [Hands-On]

BY Eric Hung, Updated Feb 16,February 16, 2023 122 Comments

Looking for the best gun belts for concealed carry and the range? One that can carry everything and look normal? Here's the ones we wear daily.

5 Best Everyday Carry (EDC) Flashlights [Hands-On]

BY A C, Updated Mar 19,March 19, 2020 29 Comments

We bought all the most popular EDC flashlights to test, torture, and photograph their beam patterns. Find out our favorites and what we now carry everyday.

13 Best P365 Upgrades & Holsters We Use Daily [Hands-On]

BY Travis Pike, Updated Feb 21,February 21, 2023 52 Comments

We've been carrying a P365 for a while with tons of rounds through it and plenty of tested upgrades. Here's some that we use on the daily.

Best .22 LR Pistols & Revolvers for Pocket Carry [Guide]

BY Mike Hardesty, Updated Feb 24,February 24, 2022 58 Comments

Sometimes, bigger isn't always better. These pocket-sized .22s offer convenient defense options in a petite, pocket-portable package.

Best Beginner Revolvers: 7 Wheelguns For The Modern World

BY Travis Pike, Updated Feb 15,February 15, 2023 20 Comments

Think revolvers are too old school? We'll cover reasons why revolvers still rule in the modern world (plus our picks of the best models and brands.)

The 7 Best CCW .38 Revolvers

BY Trevor Dobrygoski, Published May 8,May 8, 2018 27 Comments

The .38 is one of the classic American revolvers...used and loved for its concealability and reliability. We pick our top 7 best .38 revolvers for CCW.

Best Glock 19 Sights (And Other Models)

BY Brandon Harville, Updated Nov 17,November 17, 2022 33 Comments

The Glock 19 is a popular CCW gun but has terrible factory sights. Here are our picks for the best upgrade sights for the 19 and other models.

Best .380 Pistols [Hands-On]: Pocket Rockets

BY Joshua Gillem, Updated Mar 13,March 13, 2022 347 Comments

Can a .380 pistol save your life? We'll cover what the round can do, things to consider in choosing a gun, ammo, and our top 5 picks of the best .380 pistols.

Best 9mm Pistols in 2023: Home Defense, CCW, Competition

BY Wyatt Sloan, Updated Apr 22,April 22, 2023 203 Comments

What are the best 9mm pistols on the market? We run through some of our favorites for home defense, concealed carry, and competition.

8 Best .357 Magnum Revolvers [Proven Stopping Power]

BY Fred Tyrell, Updated Oct 28,October 28, 2022 167 Comments

So many choices! We quickly go over what to look for in a wheelgun and our Best .357 Magnum Revolvers across different frame sizes & budgets.

8 Best Compact 9mm Handguns

BY Jacki Billings, Updated Nov 6,November 6, 2022 182 Comments

Looking for a concealable 9mm you can tuck just about anywhere, but still shoot almost as easily as a full-size handgun? Check out our favorite compact 9mms

5 Best Derringers: Our Favorite Tiny Bois

BY Megan Kriss, Published May 20,May 20, 2019 15 Comments

A small gun that fires a big bullet? We choose our top favorite Derringers that are a blast to shoot at the range and even conceal as a backup gun.

Best Glock 19 Sights (And Other Models)

BY Brandon Harville, Updated Nov 17,November 17, 2022 33 Comments

The Glock 19 is a popular CCW gun but has terrible factory sights. Here are our picks for the best upgrade sights for the 19 and other models.

Best Glock Mag Holders and Holsters

BY Travis Pike, Published Jun 28,June 28, 2017 3 Comments

Want to hold more ammo for your Glock? We cover how to choose the best mag holster, our favorite companies, and our favorite models for whatever your use.