Concealed Carry Guns

Glock 17 vs Glock 19: size, grip height, capacity, sight radius and which one hides better, from a North Carolina concealed carry instructor.

Tested & reviewed by Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006) This guide draws on my own research and what my students bring … Read more

Tested & reviewed by Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006) This guide draws on my own research and what my students bring … Read more

Tested & reviewed by Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006) This guide draws on my own research and what my students bring … Read more

Tested & reviewed by Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006) This guide draws on my own research and what my students bring … Read more

Reviewed by Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006) This guide draws on my own research and what my students bring into the … Read more

Reviewed by Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006) This guide draws on my own research and what my students bring into the … Read more

The short answer On this page Top 5 at a glance What’s new in 2026 Comparison table How we picked The 20 best concealed carry guns Honorable mentions Recalls, notices & discontinued guns How to choose a carry gun Size classes explained Caliber: 9mm, .380, .38 or .357? Holster, belt & carry position What it … Read more

Quick answer The 9mm Luger (9×19mm) and .380 ACP (9×17mm, sometimes called “9mm Short”) fire bullets of the same diameter, but the 9mm case is longer and loaded to higher pressure. In practice that means 9mm generally drives heavier bullets faster, while .380 is gentler and fits smaller, simpler pistols. Expert verdicts In one line: … Read more

Reviewed by Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006) This guide draws on my own research and what my students bring into the … Read more