I Carry Spotlight: Pistol Family Sizes
This "I Carry Spotlight" episode from NRA Publications breaks down the four primary sizes of semi-automatic pistols: full-size, compact, subcompact, and subcompact single-stack. It details general characteristics for each, including grip size, barrel length, and magazine capacity, while also discussing their respective advantages and disadvantages for concealability, shootability, and accessory compatibility. The video emphasizes that these are general guidelines and manufacturer variations exist.













