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The Springfield XD-M Elite chambered in .45 ACP offers up a concealed carry pistol with a 10+1 capacity. Built on the infamous XD design, the Elite takes the platform further with fiber optic sights and an optics-ready slide.

The Springfield XD-M Elite chambered in 9mm offers up a concealed carry pistol with a 14+1 capacity. Built on the infamous XD design, the Elite takes the platform further with fiber optic sights and an optics-ready slide.

The CZ P-10 adheres to the quality you expect from the CZ name. This gun is reliable and accurate; though it does have some snappy recoil. It features a smooth, snag-free frame perfect for concealment. It comes standard with a set of 3-dot sights.

The LTD 19 V2 is a 9mm semi-auto built on the Glock design but with elevated features like an enlarged mag release and slide stop. This optics ready pistol boasts a 15-round capacity and a total length of 7.16 inches with a 4-inch barrel.

“If you are a fan of the Glock G19, then this gun will be totally familiar to you from the get-go. However, if you’re not familiar with the G19, then this gun might come as a pleasant surprise. It doesn’t matter which camp you’re in ― the Lone Wolf LTD-9 is a gun that will put its bullets where it looks and will last a while. I think you owe it to yourself to give this Wolf a try.” – Mike Hardesty

The P365X combines the excellent feature set of the regular P365 with the larger grip module of the P365XL. The end result is a still compact gun that gives a bit more purchase with a larger grip while also increasing the capacity with flush-fit magazines.

The Taurus G3X is the evolution of G3 platform but in a hybrid configuration with a compact barrel and a longer grip. The 3.2-inch barrel allows for easier concealment, while the full-size aggressively textured grip allows for controllability. A Picatinny rail allows for the mounting of accessories, and the lack of thumb safety ensures that the gun will always be ready to go whenever you need it.

The coolest of the FN 509 series and this gun sure has an “edge.”  The FN 509 LS Edge is the ultimate tactical model with all the bells and whistles. All you really need is an optic and light to go with it.

The Springfield Hellcat OSP has all the great features of the standard Hellcat but with the addition of an optics-ready slide. A slim 1-inch width, 11 and 13-round capacity magazines, Picatinny rail, and tritium U-dot sights make this a strong competitor in the micro compact world.

“Overall a reliable and dependable CCW gun for a reasonable price (under $300). It’s certainly a step up from the G2C and usually only costs a few bucks more. Well worth the update!” – Johnny B.

“The Max-9 is a good blend between function and concealability. Its capacity is competitive for the size and the price is hard to beat.” – Sean Curtis

Smith and Wesson finally decided to revisit the 10mm cartridge and adapted their M&P 2.0 platform for it. Our test gun was reliable, shot well, and had the quality ergonomics the M&P line is known for. However, there have been some reported issues with the 4-inch models, and it should be noted that this is still a relatively new gun in Smith and Wesson’s lineup.