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Which caliber is best for concealed carry .38 .308 .45 .40 9mm?

Mordenranger ∙

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∙ 15y ago

Updated: 9/17/2023

The BEST firearm for concealed carry is the firearm that YOU can carry comfortably, and use effectively. The .308 is a large rifle caliber, and generally not a concealable weapon. Many people will have difficulty concealing a very large firearm, such as a .45 or .40- although some people do. The .380, .38/.357, and 9mm seem to be popular calibers for concealed carry.

Bear in mind that, when carrying a concealed weapon, there are factors such as overpenetration of the target to consider. While you may be allowed to carry a .41 or .44 Magnum, it is not necessarily recommended.

Personally, I carry an XD45. It is a subsonic round, with substantial knockdown power, and a reduced risk of overpenetration (which is not to say that it couldn't happen). That works for me, but it may not be ideal for you. You should go to a range which rents handguns, and use that to help determine what feels right for you.

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