252-717-5890
GCC Recommended Compact Handguns
Pocket Carry Handguns
Ideal specifications:
* No more than 20 ounces
* No longer than 6.5 inches
* All double action
-------.380 cal. semi-auto-------
Make Model Weight Length Capacity
Ruger LCP 9.4 oz 5.1" 6+1
Taurus 738SS 10.2 oz 5.2" 6+1
Kel-Tec P3AT 8.3 oz 5.2" 6+1
Kahr P380 9.9 oz 4.9" 6+1
Walther PK380 19.4 oz 6.5 " 8+1
Glock 42 14 0z 5.9" 6+1
Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 12 oz 5.3" 6+1
-------.38 cal. revolvers------
Smith & Wesson 442 15 oz 6.3" 5
Smith & Wesson 642 15 oz 6.3" 5
Smith & Wesson 638 15.1 oz 6.3" 5
Ruger LCR 13.5 oz 6.5" 5
Taurus 85 ULT 13.5 oz 6.5" 5
Charter Arms 53711 undercover lite 12 oz 6.5" 5
------.357 mag. /.38 cal. revolvers------
Smith & Wesson 340PD 11.4 oz 6.5" 5
Ruger KLCR357 19.5 oz 6.5" 5
------9 mm semi-auto------
Glock 26 19.8 oz 6.5" 11+1
Glock 43 18 oz 6.2" 6+1
Taurus 709 slim series 19 oz 6.2" 7+1
Kel-Tec P11 14 oz 5.6" 10+1
Kel-Tec PF9 12.7 oz 5.85" 7+1
Walther PPS 19.4 oz 6.3" 7+1
Beretta Nano 17.6 oz 5.6" 6
Kimber Solo 17 oz 5.5" 6
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 19 oz 6.1" 7 +1
Sig P365 17.8 oz 5.8" 10+1
Taurus G2S 19.8 oz 6.25" 10+1
Springfield Hellcat 18.3 oz 6.0" 13+1 (Instuctor's Everyday Carry)
------.40 cal. semi-auto------
Glock 27 19.7 oz 6.2" 11
Kahr PM40 15.8 oz 5.3" 6
Beretta Nano 17.6 oz 5.6" 6
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 19 oz 6.1" 8 +1
------.45 ACP semi-auto------
Glock 39 19.3 oz 6.3" 8
Kahr PM45 19.3 oz 5.6" 6
Springfield XD-S 21.5 oz 6.5" 5 +1
There are many more good carry guns, but because of their weight and single action ( cocking the hammer for the first shot or carrying cocked & locked) most people unless you are a big man or women find it hard to carry these on a day-to-day basis. If you are one of these people that like a larger gun stick to name brands like Glock, Colt, Springfield , Kimber and Para you can't go wrong.
In July 1995, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted a Concealed Carry Handgun Law that allows qualifying citizens of North Carolina the opportunity to obtain a permit to carry a concealed handgun. Under the law, the individual MUST complete a required training program. The program must be a minimum of 8 hours and include a live firing qualification.
Greenville Concealed Carry
2249 Frog Level Road
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 717-5890