The gun enthusiast that wants 24-7 personal protection understands that open carry can create a stir in some settings. That’s why unnoticed carry makes sense. Conceal carry can keep you ready to defend yourself and loved ones without making certain people nervous about the presence of a firearm. Here are five excellent weapons to consider.
Glock 26
This firearm packs an excellent punch for a small weapon. The Glock 26 fires a 9mm round from a handgun that is only 6.49 inches long, 4.17 inches tall and a slender 1.18 inches thick. The full-length Glock 9mms run only about an inch longer in barrel length. That means you are packing significant firepower from a handgun that could be easily tucked under a pair of shorts and T-shirt with the right holster. With a 10-round capacity plus one in the chamber, it weighs only 26.12 ounces full loaded, and exemplifies the reliability many expect from a Glock.
Ruger LCP
Drilling down to a slightly smaller firearm, one could call the Ruger LCP a pocket pistol. It’s only 5.2 inches long with a 2.75-inch barrel, and a lightweight 9.7 ounces unloaded. It sports integral sights and a glass-filled nylon grip. This Ruger holds 6, .380 ACP rounds and meshes nicely with conceal carry holsters such as a Blackhawk. What was that Jim Croce sung about Leroy Brown? “He’s got a 38 gun in his pocket for fun.” You can be fully armed without drawing attention to your conceal carried Ruger pocket gun.
Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380
At a mini 5.25 inches, the S&W Bodyguard is another potential pocket pistol that sports the semi-auto firing of .380 rounds. This smallish gun features a polymer grip, adjustable sights and the ability to integrate laser targeting. Like the Ruger, it loads 6, .380 ACP rounds and has fits firmly into just about any hand. In terms of lightweight, at 12 ounces, that’s the same weight as a cold beverage. The one aspect some gun owners aren’t fond of is the long trigger pull for such as short weapon. It’s also easy to conceal with a classic clip holster such as a DeSantis Insider.
Beretta BU9 Nano
The Nano is sleekly designed for quick pull from a conceal holster. The stealthy composition leaves no protruding lips or ends that could get caught or slow your draw. It does have a mildly unusual look but slips under the waistband easily and stands at only 5.6 inches in overall length and less than one wide. This state-of-the-art handgun can be customized with a variety of grip-frames and laser sight options as well as 6-1 or 8-1 magazines. At 20 ounces unloaded, the Beretta is a comfortable and powerful personal protection 9mm handgun.
Kimber Super Carry Pro
This high-end pistol is 100 percent eye candy and worth every nickel. The Super Carry series fire .45 ACP rounds come with specialized features such as night sights, directional side serrations for optimal operation and a cocking shoulder. It’s not a smallish handgun like some of the others, weighing in at 31 ounces and 8.7 inches overall. But, with a belly band, belt pouch concealed or insider, it can be virtually undetectable. If you want a beautifully designed conceal carry weapon, Kimber makes gorgeous firearms.
~ Firearm Daily
