trigger and passive firing pin safety, aircraft-grade aluminum frame, rotating-barrel locked-breech, and low-profile, dovetail windage, you are looking at a completely new handgun in the market.
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The design and technology behind the gun makes it have one of the lowest felt recoil in its class, and offers more effective power to the projectile by reduction of out-gassing. However, if you are without a spending limit on your budget, it is definitely a serious contender as one of the top performers. Why isn't it at the top of this list you ask? Well, the $1,400.00 price-tag makes it one of the least economical pistols on the list. It's priced like a 1911, is one of the smallest concealed carry pistols on this list, and packs a serious punch. Learning about the Boberg has been a treat, but it may be outside of the price range for most persons looking for a concealed carry weapon. We just wish that you didn't have to pay as much to get them! Also, with the Colt name, you're getting a quality firearm that is built to last. With features such as Novak® low-mount carry sights with dots, enhanced hammer, standard safety lock, Colt up-swept beavertail grip safety, solid aluminum trigger, and lowered and flared ejection port, you are getting a lot of high quality features with your purchase. However, we have yet to be disappointed by a Colt firearm, which means that (at least with them) you get what you pay for. The price point is a little high in comparison to some of the models on the list, but we almost always expect that when looking at a few manufacturers - Colt being one of them. It performs well, both in draw action and while firing. It is reliable, has adequate ammunition capacity, has a slide width that is less than an inch (also beating the KAHR). The Cold Defender is a good concealed carry firearm. They are also available in the standard black on black Melonite® finish or the black and stainless steel two-toned configuration. With features such as a dual spring with full-length guide rod, fiber optic front and dovetail rear, forged steel slide with Springfield's proprietary Melonite® finish, and their every reliable black polymer frame, you are getting an amazing pistol at a bargain of a price! Plus, Springfield has a history of providing their purchasers with more high-quality included accessories with every single firearm purchase. However, with the close proximity of assailants during most concealed carry encounters, there is no noticeable accuracy concerns for its intended purpose. I am a larger man and will choose the larger of the two models, as it feels more comfortable in my hand and the extra inch equates to better accuracy and control from past experience. It comes in the 3.3 and 4.0 models, equating to 3.3" and 4.0" barrel lengths respectively. 45 caliber pistol with the slimmest profile. In the battle of concealed carry firearms with the slimmest profile, the Springfield XD-S has finally taken the crown! With its 0.9 inch slide width, it has overtaken the KAHR pistol as the concealed carry. Springfield Xd-s 4.0Ĭapacity: 5 +1 or 6 +1 With X-Tension™ magazine However, with its economical price, thin profile, and excellent shooting performance, we can't deny that the SR45 would be an excellent option as part of our concealed carry arsenal. It's also a bit larger than most of the guns on our list. However, a highly seasoned and trained self defense shooter will have no problem with this - as the decision to pull is made after the decision to shoot. This means that for a beginner self defense shooter, it will definitely be a challenge to master. While the tiny switches make things difficult for anyone trying to safe and unsafe the weapon, and will get easier over time with practice, the trigger breaking point is a problem for all shooters. The only obvious faults with this weapon are the tiny sized external switches, and the highly unpredictable trigger breaking point. The SR45 is a highly desirable concealed carry weapon which shows that sometimes less is more. The Connecticut based firearm company, originally with WWII German 9mm design influences, Ruger is just as popular as any other major brand, if not more in some circles.