Top 10 Best ccw Handguns to Buy in 2023

This episode of the Louisiana Firearms Podcast features a lively discussion among hosts and guests about the best starter handguns and current EDC choices. The conversation highlights popular models like the Sig Sauer P365 XMacro, Glock 19, Glock 43X, and Glock 45, emphasizing factors such as concealability, capacity, and ergonomics. The hosts also touch upon the importance of personal comfort and training over specific firearm features when selecting a carry gun, with a brief discussion on rifles towards the end.

This guide outlines a simple Everyday Carry (EDC) setup for beginners, emphasizing a layered approach to personal protection. It recommends starting with non-lethal options like pepper spray and a tactical flashlight, followed by essential medical preparedness with a trauma kit. The setup also includes advice on selecting the right gun belt and holster, and crucially, choosing a carry handgun that balances concealability with shootability, stressing the importance of training.

This video explores the Everyday Carry (EDC) firearm choices of viewers, highlighting popular models from brands like Glock, Sig Sauer, Walther, Wilson Combat, and Kimber. It details common configurations, including caliber choices (9mm, .380 ACP), and accessories such as red dot sights, weapon lights, and aftermarket grip enhancements. The presenter offers commentary on the aesthetic and functional aspects of these choices, providing insights into current trends in personal defense firearms.

Chris from Honest Outlaw provides an expert review of his top 5 favorite concealed carry pistols for 2024. He emphasizes practical considerations like magazine capacity, draw ergonomics, and suitability for different threat levels. The guide covers the Sig Sauer P365 series, CZ P07, Glock 43x, Staccato C2, and Smith & Wesson Shield Plus, offering insights into their strengths for everyday carry.

This video provides a comprehensive comparison of the Glock 43X against numerous popular micro-compact and sub-compact firearms. The expert analysis, led by Honest Outlaw, delves into size, capacity, shootability, and price point differences. It highlights the G43X's balance of concealability and shootability, while also detailing the strengths of competitors like the Sig P365 for ultimate concealability and the CZ P10S for affordability and shootability. The review emphasizes choosing a carry gun based on individual needs and consistent training.

This video explores a wide array of handguns as alternatives to Glocks, focusing on concealability, reliability, and shootability. The presenter, with apparent expertise in firearms, discusses various models from brands like Springfield Armory, Kimber, Beretta, HK, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, and others. He highlights specific features such as trigger quality, ergonomics, capacity, and suitability for different carry scenarios, offering practical insights for choosing a reliable defensive firearm.

This video provides an expert overview of five new pocket pistols poised to be top concealed carry choices in 2025. The review highlights key features, calibers, capacities, and weights for models from Heckler & Koch, Smith & Wesson, Taurus, Ruger, and Sig Sauer, offering insights into their design and potential for everyday carry.

This video from Gun News reviews the 8 most accurate 9mm pistols for 2024, featuring insights from Noah, who demonstrates high authority and technical expertise. The review covers pistols favored for competitive shooting, concealed carry, and law enforcement use, detailing specific features like trigger pull, barrel length, and capacity.

This video provides an expert overview of the top 10 best 9mm subcompact handguns for everyday carry, featuring insights from a knowledgeable firearms instructor. It details specific models, their capacities, and unique features relevant to concealed carry, offering practical advice for firearm selection.

This expert review from GUN NEWS analyzes the top concealed carry firearms for 2024, highlighting key models like the Springfield Hellcat, S&W M&P Shield Plus, CZ P-10 S, Canik TP9 Elite SC, Glock 19 Gen 5, and Sig P365 XMacro TACOPS. The analysis focuses on capacity, ergonomics, caliber options, and specific features relevant to personal defense and everyday carry.