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The Best CCW For Women
Unlike the women’s yoga pants industry, the firearms industry doesn’t tend to market well to the female demographic.
However, recently the firearms industry is paying more attention to this growing demographic. While this is a very good thing, it is still a bit difficult for a woman to find quality CCW gear. This is due mostly to the fact that in general women have a smaller hand size and different body shapes, which are very important factors when considering which are the best CCW options to choose from.
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1. Ruger EC9
Compact size, good looks, and a thumb safety, the Ruger EC9 is my first choice for the Best CCW For Women.
Ruger is a fantastic company that makes inexpensive, well-built firearms. You will not be disappointed with this choice for your CCW.
The Ruger EC9 is priced at $253.99 at Bass Pro.
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2. Springfield XD Compact
The Springfiled XD Compact is compact for conceal-ability, durable, deadly accurate, and comes standard with a grip safety.
All of these features combined make it the Best CCW Pistol for appendix carry CCW holders.
The Springfield XD Compact is priced at $449.99 at Bass Pro.
3. S&W M&P Shield Compact
The Shield is slim, light, and easily conceals into your waistband or any off-body carry options. My only dislike is the impossible to use slide release button. However, this can easily be trained around by cocking the slide manually when reloading a new magazine. It also is equipped with a thumb safety.
The Shield is priced at $409.00 at Bass Pro as of this writing.
4. S&W M&P Shield EZ
If you are turned off by the chunky design of the Springfield XD’s slide, then the Shield EZ may be the Best CCW Pistol for you.
The Shield EZ looks nice and it has both a grip safety and a thumb safety. The grip safety allows for a fast draw speed and the thumb safety add an additional layer of security for those more concerned with safety.
5. Ruger LCR
The Ruger LCR is a bit of an odd ball compared to the other CCWs listed above. But, it has one key advantage as an option for the Best CCW For Women.
Revolvers are capable of firing multiple rounds when pressed up against an attacker’s body. This feature could come in handy when one is being attacked by someone who is not after their valuables, but rather their bodies.
Bonus Recommendations
Since women differ from men, women CCW holders have different needs for carrying their CCW. I’ve listed below the best CCW gear for women.
Off-Body Carry Options
Price – $90.95
Price – $164.95
Price – $153.95
Price – $149.95
Price – $76.22
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CCW Cothing Options
Price – $28.99
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Price – $119.00
2nd Amendment
Please consider donating to or becoming a member of the CRPA. Even if you do not live in California, you should still consider becoming a member of the CRPA. What starts in California spreads to the rest of the country.
In conclusion, I hope this article has help provide you the necessary information for you to decide which is the best CCW for you. If so, please review my other articles and share the link.
God bless.
-John Spartan