Best LIVE Ammo Deals Online >>>

Concealed Carry

Best CCW Guns Under $400 (2026): Tested Budget Picks

BY and ,
Updated 
77 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.
Deals

Deals
Handguns

Handguns
ARs

ARs
Rifles

Rifles
Shotguns

Shotguns
Ammo

Ammo
Optics

Optics
Gear / Accessories

Gear / Accessories
CCW

CCW
Survival

Survival

Gun Reviews

[Review+Video] Galil ACE: Hebrew Hammer Time

9 Comments

Gun Reviews

Bergara B14 HMR Review: Best Factory Barrels?

11 Comments

Gun Reviews

[Review] Kel-Tec RDB-S: Little Bullpup That Could

21 Comments

Gun Reviews

Taurus GX4 Review: Ultra-Compact, CCW Pistol [Field Tested]

12 Comments

Gun Reviews

Taurus G3C Review: Ditch Your G2C? [Hands-On + Video]

35 Comments

Gun Reviews

[Hands On Review] FN 502 Tactical FDE: Best Modern .22 LR?

23 Comments

Gun Reviews

[Review] Sig Sauer P320-M17 (Civilian Version)

27 Comments

Gun Reviews

[Review] M1 Carbine (Auto Ordnance): Blast From the Past

16 Comments
See All Gun Reviews Posts

Gear Reviews

[Review] Faxon 16" Pencil Barrel: How Light is Too Light?

4 Comments

Gear Reviews

Best AR-15 Rifle Sling: Range Tested & Approved

59 Comments

Gear Reviews

8 Best Survival Food Kits [Taste Test]

44 Comments

Gear Reviews

Best Shooting Glasses [Hands-On & Real Views]

114 Comments

Gear Reviews

[Hands-On Review] Streamlight TLR RM1 and RM2

8 Comments

Gear Reviews

The Best Tactical Knives [Tested]

51 Comments

Gear Reviews

Best Sig P320 Grip Modules

3 Comments

Gear Reviews

Mantis Laser Academy Training System Review: Best Dry Fire Add-On?

7 Comments
See All Gear Reviews Posts

Buyer's Guide

Most Underrated Rifles & Shotguns (To Impress Your Friends)

25 Comments

Buyer's Guide

Best .44 Magnum Ammo [Hunting, Defense, & Lever Action]

3 Comments

Buyer's Guide

6 Best .32 ACP Handguns [Ultimate Guide]

65 Comments

Buyer's Guide

5 Best .357 Magnum Lever-Action Rifles [Guide]

18 Comments

Buyer's Guide

Best Mossberg Models: Handguns, Rifles & Shotguns

7 Comments

Buyer's Guide

Cyberpunk: Best Guns and Gear For Sci-Fi Fans

3 Comments

Buyer's Guide

Best Rifles & Shotguns for Women (From a Woman)

14 Comments

Buyer's Guide

Best Savage Rifles & Shotguns [Ultimate Guide]

1 Comments
See All Buyer's Guide Posts

AR-15

Best AR-15 Pistols [Complete & Build List]

127 Comments

AR-15

[Review] Faxon 16" Gunner Barrel: Best Bang-for-the-Buck?

17 Comments

AR-15

8 Best AR-15 & AK Pistol Braces [Hands-On & Video]

58 Comments

AR-15

Best Stripped AR-15s: Easiest Way to a Custom Build

11 Comments

AR-15

Best Side Charging AR-15 Uppers

40 Comments

AR-15

Best AR-15 Complete Upper Receivers [Tested]

190 Comments

AR-15

Why Is the AR-15 Platform So Popular?

2 Comments

AR-15

11 Best Tactical Carbine Courses: Beginner to Advanced

11 Comments
See All AR-15 Posts

Pistol

Review: Walther WMP .22 WMR [Tested]

18 Comments

Pistol

Best .45 ACP Pistols (That Aren't 1911s)

402 Comments

Pistol

Beretta 21A Bobcat Review: Best Micro Pistol?

7 Comments

Pistol

Lone Wolf LTD 19 V1 Review: Better than Glock?

3 Comments

Pistol

What Happened to the Avidity Arms PD10?

6 Comments

Pistol

Mossberg MC2c Review: Versatile Compact Carry Pistol

14 Comments

Pistol

5 Best Surplus Handguns to Own and Shoot

18 Comments

Pistol

Taurus GX4XL Review: Best Budget Long Slide CCW?

5 Comments
See All Pistol Posts

Optics & Scopes

Sig Sauer ROMEO2 Review [Hands-On Tested]

8 Comments

Optics & Scopes

[Review] Holosun 507C, 509T & 507K Red Dot Roundup

13 Comments

Optics & Scopes

Best ACOGS, Clones, & Alternatives

3 Comments

Optics & Scopes

New Product Highlight: Vortex Defender-XL Competition Pistol Red Dot

Optics & Scopes

7 Best .308 Scopes: All Budgets

5 Comments

Optics & Scopes

8 Best PCC Optics: Red Dots and Beyond [Guide]

7 Comments

Optics & Scopes

[Video+Review] Aimpoint CompM5: Does it Hold Up?

Optics & Scopes

ATN ThOR LTV 4-12x Thermal Scope Review: Best Thermal Scope?

3 Comments
See All Optics & Scopes Posts

Concealed Carry

Best Concealed Carry Revolvers [Hands-On Tested]

122 Comments

Concealed Carry

Best 1911 Holsters (Our Top Recommendations)

7 Comments

Concealed Carry

How-To Concealed Carry: Starting From Scratch

Concealed Carry

Does Exercise Benefit Concealed Carry?

6 Comments

Concealed Carry

Tips for Concealed Carry and Home-Defense in Winter

Concealed Carry

Best Guns for AIWB Appendix Carry

73 Comments

Concealed Carry

[How-To] Practice Drawing from a Holster

6 Comments

Concealed Carry

4 Handgun Carry Conditions: Best for Concealed Carry?

31 Comments
See All Concealed Carry Posts

Ammo

Tipped Bullets: What You Need to Know [Guide]

20 Comments

Ammo

.17 HMR [Guide]: Best Ammo & Guns

32 Comments

Ammo

5 Best Dummy Rounds & Snap Caps For Dry-Fire Practice

23 Comments

Ammo

Handgun Calibers [Definitive Guide + Videos]

55 Comments

Ammo

[.357 SIG]: Best Ammo & Post-Mortem Review

47 Comments

Ammo

Different Ammo in the Same Gun...Kaboom?

47 Comments

Ammo

Best Exotic Shotgun Ammo [That You Can Buy]

13 Comments

Ammo

Bullets: Sizes, Calibers, and Types [Guide + Videos]

257 Comments
See All Ammo Posts

Glock

Best Aftermarket Glock Part Companies [Guide]

6 Comments

Glock

Best Glock 19 Sights (And Other Models)

39 Comments

Glock

Glock 48 Review: Best Glock for Concealed Carry?

51 Comments

Glock

Grey Ghost Precision Glock Slide/Barrel Combo [Review]

12 Comments

Glock

Best Glock Magazine Extensions and Basepads: From +1 to +20

12 Comments

Glock

Glock 18: For Sale, But You (Probably) Can't Have One

27 Comments

Glock

The Dumbest Glock Build Ever

10 Comments

Glock

Glock .45 ACP Models to Make You Forget the 1911

45 Comments
See All Glock Posts

Related Articles

Featured Video Subscribe

See All Videos

Join Our Newsletter

Enter your email and we'll keep you posted with news and updates!

Maybe Later

Gun & Gear Reviews

Gun Reviews

[Video+Review] Faxon Ascent AR-15: Pistol & Rifle

Mar 18, 2021

Rifle

Best Single-Shot Rifles: Hunting, Survival & Plinking [All Budgets]

Oct 5, 2023 7 Comments

Buyer's Guide

Best Value-Holding Pistols: It's an Investment!

Oct 5, 2025 39 Comments

Gun Reviews

Benelli SuperNova Tactical Review: Best Home Defense Pump-Action Shotgun?

May 31, 2022 9 Comments

Buyer's Guide

5 Best Laser Bore Sights [Hands-On Tested]

Jan 10, 2022 36 Comments

Smith & Wesson 617 Mountain Gun Review: Pinnacle of Rimfire Revolvers?

Apr 28, 2026 16 Comments
See All Reviews

AR-15 Related

AR-15

What are 80% Lower Receivers?

July 21, 2019 11 Comments
Learn what exactly is this 80% receiver you keep hearing about, it's legal implications, and some examples you can purchase. (Read)

Modding

Best Carbon Fiber Barrels: Cooler, Stronger, Lighter

July 18, 2023 30 Comments

Pew Pew Picks: Best Weekly Gun & Gear Deals (5/29/26)

May 29, 2026 1 Comments

Observations

7 Most Important Guns of The Vietnam War

October 28, 2020 16 Comments
See All AR15 Posts
Get my new course online!
get my new online course Click below for a FREE LESSON! Learn the 3 most popular shooting stances & more. watch now!

I may earn a small part of the sale from links to any products or services on this site. You do not pay anything extra and your purchase helps support my work in bringing you more awesome gun and gear articles.

Copyright © 2026 Pew Pew Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

Join the community! Log in
Please provide a valid email address.
Password is required.
or
New to Pew Pew Meter? Sign Up
Register
Please provide a valid display name.
Please provide a valid email address.
The password should contain at least 8 characters with at least one number or special character.
Please accept in order to continue.
By unsubscribing, you will not be able to access exclusive training courses in your profile. You will still be able to save and access your products and articles.
or
Already have a profile? Login
Back to login
Trouble logging in?
Type your email address and we’ll send you a link to reset your password.
Please provide a valid email.
Back to login
Password
Type your new password and hit button below to confirm it.
Field is required.
Back to login
Account already exists
We already have an account registered for email address () which is linked to your Facebook account.
To log in type your Pew Pew Meter password below.
Field is required.
Back to login
Account already exists
We noticed that you have previously logged in with your Account which is linked to the same email address () - we can link both of your accounts together.
In order to link your accounts, hit button below and log in to your Account with the same email as above.

Account in Pew Pew Tactical means more.

Login or create a free account to get the following
Access and save hundreds of reviews, gun guides, and articles!
Find the best daily deals on guns, gear, and ammo
Manage your newsletter subscriptions and comments
welcome mat background
New Here? Personalize your experience.
Select what level shooter you are!
Level Up Your Gun Knowledge Thanks! We'll send you the latest guides and training tips geared towards your level.
Welcome! You'll now receive newsletters of our best articles on techniques, guns & gear.
targets
YOU'VE GOT FREE PRACTICE TARGETS ($50 Value)
YOU'VE GOT FREE PRACTICE TARGETS ($50 Value)
YOU'RE IN! Click below to begin your download
DOWNLOAD PDF