The concealed-carry market continues to be a growing segment of the firearm industry, as more people take responsibility for their own defense. Handguns optimized for concealed-carry continue to sell well, and firearm companies rolled out numerous new options for 2020. The handguns presented in this round-up join a host of established offerings from many manufacturers, offering those who wish to carry a firearm for protection a plethora of attractive options.
Beretta | Bobcat Covert
The venerable Bobcat can now take a suppressor thanks to this new model’s threaded barrel. An FDE-Cerakoted model is also available for those looking to make this easy-to-operate pistol even more modern.
▶ Tip-up barrel
▶ Bruniton finish
▶ Walnut grips
▶ Recessed magazine release
Caliber: .22 LR
Magazine Capacity: 7 rounds
Barrel Length: 2.9 inches
Overall Length: 5.42 inches
Weight: 11.8 ounces
MSRP: $549
(301) 283-2191 berettausa.com
Like its little brother, the Tomcat is also available with the capacity to attach a sound suppressor to make shooting this great gun for new shooters even more pleasant.
Caliber: .32 ACP
Bond Arms | Grizzly
We wouldn’t recommend taking on a grizzly bear with this derringer, but it is a great choice for a pocket gun to carry on a trail where you might encounter snakes or other dangerous wildlife. It comes with a leather holster.
▶ Crossbolt safety
▶ Stainless steel barrel and frame
▶ Spring-loaded, cammed locking lever
▶ Rosewood grips
Caliber: .45 LC/.410-bore
Capacity: 2 rounds
Barrel Length: 3 inches
Overall Length: 5 inches
Weight: 20 ounces
MSRP: $377
(817) 573-4445 bondarms.com
EAA | Regard MC Sport Gen 4
While it may resemble another certain Italian SA/DA pistol originally created for military use, the latest iteration of the Regard MC was designed with competitive shooting in mind.
▶ Accessory rail
▶ Slide-mounted ambidextrous decocking lever/safety
▶ Adjustable rear sight
▶ Front and rear cocking serrations
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 18 rounds
Barrel Length: 4.9 inches
Overall Length: 8.6 inches
Weight: 34.4 ounces
MSRP: $562
(321) 639-4842 eaacorp.com
FN America | FN 503
Designed for deep concealment, this tiny single-stack ships with two magazines—a six-round model with a pinky extension and an eight-round variant with an extended sleeve for more grip area.
▶ Low-profile sights
▶ Oversize controls
▶ Recessed target crown
▶ Replaceable grips available
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
Barrel Length: 3.1 inches
Overall Length: 5.9 inches
Weight: 21 ounces
MSRP: $549
(703) 288-3500 fnamerica.com
FN America | FN 509 Compact MRD
A shortened grip frame makes this version of the 509 easier to conceal, while the mounting system mates with 10 popular MRDS models.
▶ Low-profile optics mounting system
▶ Co-witnessing iron sights
▶ Ambidextrous controls
▶ Interchangeable backstraps
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds
Barrel Length: 3.7 inches
Overall Length: 6.8 inches
Weight: 25.5 ounces
MSRP: $799
(703) 288-3500 fnamerica.com
Honor Defense | Pro9
The Pro9 Compact is one of two new enhanced pistols from Honor Defense. The other is the slightly longer, rail-equipped ProTac9 Compact. Both have a number of high-end features, require no trigger pull for disassembly and are 100-percent American made.
▶ Ported slide
▶ Gold, flat, tactical trigger
▶ Gold, PVD-coated barrel
▶ 15-degree match crown
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 3.2 inches
Overall Length: 6.2 inches
Weight: 20 ounces
MSRP: $429
(678) 943-8035 honordefense.com
Kimber | EVO SP Raptor (Collector’s Edition)
Featuring a unique two-tone finish and accented with a special patterned G10 grip with trademark scales, the Collector’s Edition of the EVO SP Raptor is sure to be a favorite for concealed-carriers and collectors alike.
▶ Scaled slide serrations
▶ Tritium night sights
▶ Ambidextrous magazine release
▶ Striker indicator
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 7 rounds
Barrel Length: 3.16 inches
Overall Length: 6.1 inches
Weight: 19 ounces
MSRP: $999
(888) 243-4522 kimberamerica.com
Mossberg | MC2
Building on the success of the subcompact, single-stack MC1sc, Mossberg released its bigger brother for 2020. Offering 13-round capacity and the same award-winning features as the MC1, this larger offering helps build on Mossberg’s handgun line.
▶ Ships with second, 15-round magazine
▶ Available with manual safety
▶ Forward cocking serrations
▶ Available with stainless slide
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 13 rounds
Barrel Length: 3.9 inches
Overall Length: 7.1 inches
Weight: 21 ounces
MSRP: $490
(203) 230-5300 mossberg.com
SCCY | DVG-1 RD
With the DVG-1 RD, SCCY brings its customary value to the cutting edge of carry guns. The new semi-automatic is a polymer-frame, striker-fired subcompact that comes with a Crimson Trace red-dot sight already installed. It gives cost-conscious consumers an affordable, yet ultra-modern carry pistol design.
▶ Crimson Trace CTS-1500 red dot
▶ Flat trigger
▶ Quadlock barrel-locking system
▶ Enhanced grip texture
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 3.1 inches
Overall Length: 6.01 inches
Weight: 15.5 ounces
MSRP: $389
(386) 322-6336 sccy.com
SIG Sauer | P365 XL RomeoZero
A balance of subcompact concealability with full-size handling and shootability, the new SIG Sauer P365 XL RomeoZero features a more generous sight radius, enhanced handling characteristics and a MRDS-compatible slide.
▶ XRay3 night sights
▶ SIG Romeo Zero MRDS
▶ Front and rear cocking serrations
▶ Extended beavertail
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 12 rounds
Barrel Length: 3.7 inches
Overall Length: 6.6 inches
Weight: 20.7 ounces
MSRP: $749.99
(603) 610-3000 sigsauer.com
Walther | CCP M2 380
Walther takes the already soft-shooting .380 ACP and makes it even more comfortable with its Softcoil gas technology. Not only is felt recoil reduced, but the pistol’s slide is easier to rack. Additionally, takedown requires no tools and the fixed barrel simplifies cleaning and maintenance.
▶ Softcoil gas technology
▶ Fixed barrel
▶ Ergonomic grip frame
▶ Easy-to-rack slide
Caliber: .380 ACP
Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
Barrel Length: 3.54 inches
Overall Length: 6.41 inches
Weight: 19.4 ounces
MSRP: $469
(479) 242-8500 waltherarms.com
Wilson Combat | ACP Compact
Offering all of the precision, craftsmanship and quality consumers expect from the Wilson Combat brand in a lower price point, the ACP Compact offers features such as Eagle Claw grip and slide treatment along with other select customer-selected options.
▶ G10 Eagle Claw grips with black medallions
▶ Contoured magazine well
▶ Battlesight with red fiber optic front sight
▶ Eagle Claw frontstrap/mainspring housing treatment
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
Barrel Length: 4 inches
Overall Length: 7.6 inches
Weight: 36.9 ounces
MSRP: $2,595
(800) 955-4856 wilsoncombat.com
Wilson Combat | Experior Commander Double Stack
Available in full-, commander-length or compact sizes, the Wilson Combat Experior is for those who desire a more capacious 1911 to meet their concealed-carry needs. Chamberings include 9 mm and .45 ACP.
▶ Enhanced-capacity, compact-size aluminum frame
▶ Reversed-crowned muzzle
▶ Countersunk slide stop
▶ Fluted barrel hood
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds
Barrel Length: 4.25 inches
Overall Length: 7.85 inches
Weight: 30.2 ounces
MSRP: $3,045
(800) 955-4856 wilsoncombat.com
Zev Technologies | O.Z9C Compact
This compact version of the modular O.Z9 is built around a steel receiver, which is the serialized part. The new compact is ideal for concealed carry, and multiple variations are available—or you can select Zev parts and build one yourself.
▶ Bronze match barrel
▶ Slimmed PRO magazine well
▶ Fiber-optic front sight
▶ PRO Flat Face Trigger
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds
Barrel Length: 4 inches
Overall Length: 7.3 inches
Weight: 26 ounces
MSRP: $1,679
(805) 486-5800 zevtechnologies.com
