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#1
Glock
4.6
(135)
"I’d recommend the Glock 48."
"I recommend a g19 or something g19 sized like the m&0 2.0 compact"
"A Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS is probably the best handgun you could get for concealed carry."
"Love me my glock 48."
"Just get a Glock. Safe, reliable, and extremely user friendly."
"Shoots fuckin great!"
"I’m going to recommend a Glock platform in 9mm."
"Glock 19"
"Glock 48mos. Perfection"
"From experience I’d say Shield Plus, Glock 43, Glock 26."
#2
Smith & Wesson
4.6
(80)
"She might look specifically at “microcompact” 9mm handguns like the sig p365 and smith and wesson shield plus."
"I just got my gf the S&W bodyguard 2.0 .380."
"Look into the S&W M&P Shield EZ."
"I highly suggest looking at the S&W Equalizer."
"I’ve heard amazing things"
"I would highly recommend the Equalizer, 15rd mags, easy to rack, good size."
"Would be a great option just below a 9mm"
"Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 - excellent guns"
"Handguns are a very personal and subjective thing"
"Shield plus. You can’t beat it."
#3
CZ
4.5
(71)
"Can’t go wrong with a CZ, my Dad’s CZ-75 has never malfunctioned."
"Best shooting pistol at the best price"
"Cz p10s or hk cc9"
"Check out CZ pistols. Preferably metal framed ones like the SP-01."
"Check out CZ pistols. Preferably metal framed ones like the P-01."
"CZ P10 - they are all around a hell of a gun."
"Shadow 2 is the correct answer."
"I’d recommend the SP-01 line."
"Shadow 2 is the correct answer."
"CZ SP-01 or Shadow 2."
#4
Sig Sauer
4.6
(48)
"P365 in .380 is the way"
"My fiance is 5’3 95lbs and carries an sig p365. She loves it."
"She might look specifically at “microcompact” 9mm handguns like the sig p365 and smith and wesson shield plus."
"P226 Mk 25 for range, P365 X Macro for carry :3"
"If I can only have one handgun it's going to be a P365."
"I bought my wife, who’s 4’11” and 100lbs, a P365 380."
"I keep a loaded mag and loaded chamber in my Sig Sauer P365 while it sits in a quick access pistol safe near my bed and feel totally safe with that set up."
"Sig Sauer P226 - again, excellent gun."
"Of those options I’d personally pick the P226."
"I love my extreme 226."
#5
Ruger
4.4
(33)
"They are reliable and worth the money."
"Ruger LCP2. They even come in all sorts of girl colors, if she’d like."
"My mom has carpal tunnel and she uses the rugar security .380"
"Ruger security .380 is easy to rack, has almost no recoil, smaller grip and holds 10 or an extended 15."
"Hard to beat Ruger. The Mark IV is fantastic."
"Everyone will always recommend a Ruger mk4."
"Ruger Security .380 and the Bersa Thunder380 are cheap reliable and easy to rack."
"Ruger lcr with non +p ammo would be my suggestion. Great trigger."
"I'd recommend a Ruger Mk IV Competition or a Mk IV 22/45."
"If I were to buy a .22LR hand gun , it would be the stainless steel Ruger Mark4."
#6
Walther
4.5
(26)
"Would be an excellent choice. I got a PDP Pro SD on the deal."
"Can’t say enough good things about the PDP."
"The PDP is an excellent firearm and would be a great choice."
"Excellent choice, that's my Bro in laws first pistol."
"Great choice, but it’ll spoil you."
"Wife likes her PDP that she picked."
"Walter PDP-F and Smith and Wesson EZ or Equalizer are easy to rack."
"Walther PDP"
"Walther pdp"
"Try a Walther PDP."
#7
Taurus
4.4
(22)
"The TX22 is what you want."
"I really like the tx22 grip though, it’s very comfortable for my hand size and shape."
"TX22 is top value. Great price. Reliable. Optic ready. Threaded barrel."
"Good size, grip, and trigger at a great price. Reliable too"
"If you have a tight budget, you can’t go wrong with a Taurus G3C."
"Taurus tx22 ruger sr22 sig p322 all great choices."
"A taurus g2c will be great i love mine and have never had a probpem with her."
"Taurus makes 3 varieties of the tx22."
"One of the best (and cheapest to shoot) little plinkers is the [Taurus TX22](https://palmettostatearmory.com/taurus-tx22-22lr-4-16rd-pistol-fde-black-1-tx22141-fde.html)."
"I have 1500+ rounds through my gray splat gen 1. Everything else runs awesome."
#8
Beretta
4.4
(17)
"Sig 226, Beretta 92, CZ 75."
"The Beretta PX4 is fantastic and sadly over looked hammer fired pistol."
"I love my Beretta 92 with a suppressor."
"LTT Beretta 92... the trigger is amazing."
"I *love* the Beretta 92FS- it’s just incredibly comfortable."
"Beretta 92, both versions. It just felt so good."
"Beretta PX4 Storm has a great stock trigger and a rotating barrel."
"I've been very impressed with every Beretta 92."
"Can also do the same with a Beretta 92 series."
"Under-represented, but solid and pure joy to use: Beretta PX-4 Storm Compact Carry 2."
#9
HK
4.3
(16)
"Usp compact in 9mm. With the LEM trigger is a dream gun for me."
"For edcc vp9sk"
"My favorite of the polymer, striker-fired 9mms is the H&K VP9."
"Vp9 is awesome."
"HK VP9 is a sweet gun, I don't think you would ever regret buying one."
"VP9L, SP01, and P10F, P10C."
"HK has some new models that are priced around your budget actually."
"Hkvp9 is nice too."
"HKs have the paddle mag release in the trigger well which is a lot easier to manipulate"
"USP Compact in 9mm or p2000 in 9mm."
#10
Sig
4.2
(15)
"My 3 amigos. The sig is still my favorite because it conceals so easily and shoots the best for me."
"P365x. Absolutely love it."
"Any new gun that cost $500 will work fine. Popular choices are SIG P365 and Smith & Wesson Shield Plus."
"I have an sig P322 and an FN 502 and I absolutely love them both."
"P365 x macro or axg legion."
"I have narrowed my carry options to three handguns. These are S2C with an RMR and a TLR7, a P365 with wilson combat X-Grip module."
"Imo the P365 with pinky extension (or longer grip) has the lowest felt recoil of all the micro compacts."
"I’m looking at the Sig P365. Only thing is it doesn’t come with a safety feature."
"Sig P365 Fuse (This is my personal EDC)."
"Medium - Glock 19 or Sig 365"
#11
Springfield
4.6
(10)
"Shield plus is right up your alley."
"I’ve finally settled on carrying the Hellcat Pro Comp and the Glock 19."
"For a non Glock (but Glock like) Springfield hellcat and hellcat pro!"
"Hellcat Pro and Shadow 2 Compact for me."
"Springfield Hellcat. Better than a Glock."
"I carry either a hellcat pro or a 365 X macro as my concealed carry."
"I've recently got a Hellcat Pro and I like it."
"Hellcat pro comp, or Shield Plus."
"It's a little more, $599 MSRP, but Springfield is running a great bundle deal the Hellcat subcompact right now."
"Springfield Hellcat or Echelon"
#12
1911
4.6
(5)
"Nothing is better than a 1911."
"Best shooting handgun especially for price range bar none in any caliber"
"I got Barb her own 1911."
"Try a 1911 just so you can get the data point."
"I used to carry a 1991A1 in .45 ACP in a chest rig for many years when hiking."
#13
Canik
3.5
(6)
"I would say go with a Canik. Best value for a starter gun."
"Look into Canik."
"For a high quantity range toy, consider a Canik or CZ Shadow."
"Caniks are pretty good"
"Canik is awesome and feels so much better than a similar Glock but don’t do it."
"Whatever you do, dont get a canik."
#14
Revolver
4.5
(4)
"Just get her a revolver."
"I recommend a double action revolver a maximum 4” barrel in .357 magnum."
".357 magnum revolver loaded with .38 special."
"Heavy grained .380 is a great option."
#15
Desert Eagle
4.0
(4)
"Desert eagle"
"Desert Eagle."
"Either dessert eagle .50 or fn 502."
"Deagle"
#16
Rifle Gear
5.0
(3)
"Best shop around it’s in fountain valley."
"Very knowledgeable staff and really strict on gun safety/legality."
"They are also very helpful."
#17
PSA
3.5
(4)
"Check out a PSA dagger"
"PSA Dagger is a Glock clone."
"PSA Dagger, they're 9mm Glock clones and you can get one for like $250."
"If you go with the dagger you will get to know PSA warranty."
#18
Springfield Armory
4.7
(3)
"Honestly the Springfield Hellcat lineup is an excellent option for concealed carry."
"My wife has a Springfield Armory Hellcat in 9mm."
"My ccw is a springfield armory hellcat."
#19
9mm
4.0
(3)
"9mm is fine, just be sure to load hollow – point ammunition."
"A 9mm will work for mountain lions etc."
"9mm best"
#20
Jericho
4.5
(2)
"Jericho 941. Just feels perfect in the hand."
"So far my Jericho 941."
#21
Kimber
4.0
(2)
"A lot of folks are carrying the Kimber micro 9."
"I have an Ithaca Deerslayer Model 37 featherlight 20 gauge and my EDC Kimber micro 9."
#22
Handgun
4.0
(2)
"Get both if you can afford it. Can't go wrong either way though."
"Get a handgun, get something you can move around your home easily in close quarters."
#23
FN
4.0
(2)
"FN 510."
"The FN 510 is light for a 10mm."
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