6 Easy-to-Use, Compact, and Concealable Handguns with Low Recoil

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You are bound to make tradeoffs any time you choose compact or concealable handguns. For instance, a compact pistol might be more effectively concealable. However, downsizing your handgun of choice tends to limit ammunition capacity. Plus, because it’s smaller, these models have less weight to diffuse recoil. As such, many compact and concealable guns have gained a reputation for a kick that can decrease comfort and accuracy. However, some gun manufacturers have managed to produce compact, concealable handguns, from semi-automatics to the right 9mm revolver, that feature very manageable recoil. 

9mm Revolver

9mm Revolver

The best 9mm revolvers reduce recoil with strategies like opting for the larger end of the concealable spectrum, such as the S&W PC Pro 986, or a sturdy steel-frame construction, like the Taurus 905. Plus, you can further tame recoil by chambering your 9mm revolver with more modest 9mm loads. For one of the best all-around options, check out the Ruger LCR.

Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless

Though they can often be well over a century old, there are thousands of examples of the Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless still available and run like a Swiss clock to this day. This masterpiece is a triumph of firearm design and among the most elegant handguns ever made. Being chambered in the moderate 32 ACP certainly decreases the recoil. Browse for one of these concealable art deco icons for your collection.

Bersa 380

The Bersa Thunder 380, in 380 ACP, initially gained popularity as a Walther PPK clone that could usually be found for around half the price of the Walther. However, the Bersa 380 soon gained a dedicated following for its reliability, accuracy, and surprisingly low recoil, despite being so lightweight. Bersa 380 simply designed their aluminum alloy handgun well enough to muzzle that extra recoil.

Kel Tec PMR 30

To be fair, the Kel Tec PMR 30 is on the large end of the concealable category. However, this polymer sensation is both extremely light and thin. It is chambered in the low-recoil, high-performance 22 WMR, aka 22 Magnum. In addition to shooting a hot bullet flat, far, and fast, it features an out-of-box capacity of 30+1. That’s a lot of firepower.

Hellcat RDP

The ultra-cool Hellcat RDP, chambered in 9mm, looks like a full-size kitted-out special forces handgun, just on a smaller scale. Everything about the Hellcat RDP seems high-performance. It features a solid construction and factory stock compensator, both of which considerably limit recoil. It also comes complete with an attached optical sight and a double-stack mag that provides a capacity of either 11+1 or 13+1. It packs a lot of potential into a small package.

1911-Style Handgun Chambered in 9mm or 380 ACP

There is a whole lot to be said for the Colt 1911 handgun platform in addition to being among the most recognizable firearms family on the planet. They tend to be rock-solid, trustworthy, and accurate. Their solid construction is also effective for siphoning off excess recoil. That makes the recoil even more manageable when they are chambered in either 9mm or 380 ACP rather than 45 ACP. Two options you might consider are the Browning Black Label in 380 ACP and Springfield Armory EMP4 in 9mm. They’re both stellar models.

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