Best kimber gun for concealed carry?

When someone asks, "What is the best concealed carry pistol?", inevitably there will be a lot of different answers to that question. Many different people will have many different opinions on which pistol is going to be best for concealed carry. There are many different factors involved in answering that question: size & weight, knockdown power, magazine capacity, recoil & muzzle blast, ease of shooting... these are just some of the factors involved.

In addition, cost also comes into play for people that don't have an unlimited supply of money. So, with these factors in mind, this article will give some suggestions of what may be the best concealed carry pistol for some people. One possible contender for the best concealed carry pistol is a .357 Magnum revolver.

It's legendary stopping power, the simplicity & reliability of a revolver, and the compact size of a small .357 revolver with a short barrel are all strong attributes for a concealed carry pistol. There are many different .357 revolvers available on the market. One option for a compact carry .357 revolver is the well known Smith and Wesson Model 649 with 2-1/8" barrel and 5 shots of the potent .357 Magnum round.

The concealed hammer design of the S&W 649 helps to ensure the hammer does not hang up while quickly withdrawing the gun, and it even allows the gun to be fired at an attacker from within a coat pocket in an emergency situation. For those looking for a more economical choice, Taurus makes a wide variety of concealed carry revolvers including the Taurus Model 605 with 2" barrel and 5 shot cylinder. For tamer recoil, a .38 Special +P load can also be used in these .357 revolvers.

Or, there is also a good selection of compact .38 Special revolvers specifically designed to shoot this round. One of the newer compact ultralight revolvers for concealed carry is the Ruger LCR designed to shoot .38 special +P ammo. For a personal defense gun, it's hard to beat the combination and benefits of a semi-automatic handgun like a compact Glock 23 chambered for the potent .40 S&W with a standard magazine capacity of 13 rounds.

For those wanting less recoil, the compact Glock 19 chambered in the popular 9mm with a capacity of 15 rounds is another popular choice. Glock is well known for making a quality gun, and they are widely used by law enforcement officials. For those not having as much money to spend, another popular choice is the Smith and Wesson Sigma series of pistols.

The SW40VE chambered in the potent .40 S&W with 14 round magazine, and the SW9VE chambered in the popular 9mm with 16 round magazine are both economical alternatives to the Glock pistols.