Contrary to what many think, concealed carry is not a new phenomenon, and there has traditionally been steady demand for small and discreet concealed carry guns for self-defense. However, it is beyond debate that the interest in and market for small, concealable and effective handguns has never been greater than it is today.
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It is an unenviable task to try and identify the best small handguns of all time, and in this attempt I have stuck with a few caveats. Suitable concealed carry guns must be sufficiently powerful to reasonably stop an assailant, so I considered nothing less than the .38 Special or .380 ACP. Being able to place multiple hits on target is also a concern, and no handgun with less than a five-round capacity has been included. I have also strongly considered quality, reliability, size and accuracy, and still this list will remain far from comprehensive.
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For more information on the handguns featured in the gallery above, please visit the following sites.
Beretta
http://www.beretta.com
Colt
http://www.colt.com
Kel-Tec
https://www.keltecweapons.com
Ruger
http://www.ruger.com
Diamondback
https://www.diamondbackfirearms.com
Glock
https://us.glock.com
Smith & Wesson
https://www.smith-wesson.com
Springfield Armory
http://www.springfield-armory.com
Taurus
http://www.taurususa.com
Walther
http://www.waltherarms.com
This article was published in ‘Handguns Buyer’s Guide’ 2017. For information on how to subscribe, please email subscriptions@
