Top 10 Worst Carry Guns: 10 Awful Handguns for CCW

Published on September 25, 2022
Duration: 8:17

This video identifies impractical handguns for concealed carry, highlighting the LifeCard .22LR for its weak caliber and reliability issues, and the Desert Eagle .50 AE for its excessive size. It also critiques the Raven MP25's poor reliability and the FN FNX-45 Tactical's bulkiness when accessorized. Derringers and large-frame Glocks like the G40 MOS are also deemed unsuitable for everyday carry due to size, weight, or operational limitations.

Quick Summary

Poor choices for concealed carry often stem from impractical size and weight, such as the Desert Eagle or large-frame revolvers. Reliability issues, like those found in Raven MP25s, and underpowered calibers, like the .22LR in the LifeCard, also make firearms unsuitable for self-defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: CCW Requirements & Worst Guns
  2. 01:08LifeCard .22LR Pistol: A Poor Defense Choice
  3. 01:54Magnum Research Desert Eagle .50 AE: Too Big for CCW
  4. 02:50Raven MP25: Unreliable 'Saturday Night Special'
  5. 04:04S&W X-Frame Revolvers: Impractical Powerhouses
  6. 05:08FN FNX-45 Tactical: Better for Home Defense
  7. 06:06Derringers: Limited Capacity & Functionality
  8. 06:51Glock 40 MOS: A Hunting Pistol, Not a Carry Gun

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a handgun a poor choice for concealed carry?

Poor choices for concealed carry often stem from impractical size and weight, such as the Desert Eagle or large-frame revolvers. Reliability issues, like those found in Raven MP25s, and underpowered calibers, like the .22LR in the LifeCard, also make firearms unsuitable for self-defense.

Why is the LifeCard .22LR not recommended for self-defense?

The LifeCard .22LR is a single-shot novelty firearm. Its .22LR caliber is considered anemic for defense, rimfire primers are less reliable than centerfire, and its operation requires two hands and lacks effective sights, making it impractical under stress.

Is the Magnum Research Desert Eagle suitable for concealed carry?

No, the Magnum Research Desert Eagle, particularly in .50 AE, is far too large and heavy (72 oz empty) for practical concealed carry. Its massive footprint makes it impossible to conceal comfortably without significant wardrobe modifications.

What are the drawbacks of Derringers for concealed carry?

Derringers typically offer only two shots, have heavy single-action triggers, and small grips. This combination leads to high felt recoil, slow follow-up shots, and very slow reload times, making them functionally limited compared to modern subcompact pistols.

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