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“The Smith & Wesson Shield EZ is a great gun for those that need a little help in the racking department. The slide rides smoothly on the rails, making it easy to load a round in the chamber. Ergonomics are pretty good, except for the slide release which is just okay. Overall, it’s a soft and smooth shooter — perfect for those with hand difficulties, new shooters, or older shooters.”

“The Ruger LCP II is a fantastic option for people looking for an easily concealed .380 ACP pistol. It is surprisingly accurate, considering its size, and plenty reliable for self-defense. One thing we’d like to see is better customization options. All in all, we really like this gun.”

“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

“The LCP Max might not win in the looks or shooting department. But it sure is the smallest and lightest gun that will reliably shoot 10 rounds of .380 ACP.” – Eric Hung

“The METE SFT by Canik offers another striker-fired, polymer 9mm pistol in an already crowded market. But priced just over $500 and with a bunch of extras, I think it offers a nice choice for those that want to carry without spending a ton of money. The SFT would make a decent addition to any concealed carry setup.” – Johnny B.

“The Toro is Taurus red dot ready version of the GX4. Not only does it run a red dot, but it has a mag extender giving a total capacity of 13+1. Its magazine release was a little shallow, but it’s billed as a carry gun, and carry guns typically include smaller controls. With practice we got used to it and the mags cleared freely when dropped. The magazine extension adds round and also makes the gun easier to handle. As far as shooting, it feels way less snappy than we anticipated. Overall, we liked it!” – Sean Curtis

Mossberg’s MC2sc is the company’s venture into the micro compact, red dot ready pistol world. Built on the MC2c platform, this 9mm offers a tiny way to carry. It sports 11+1 rounds with a standard mag and 14+1 with an extended mag.

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.

“Not great for duty, CCW, or even home defense because all the plastic could be wonky.  However, it runs very smooth and fun to shoot at a competition or range.”