My 5 Favorite Carry Pistols 2024 Edition 

Top 5 holsters would be an insanely helpful video. You and Mrs Outlaw are amazing. This channel and Paul Harrell have been invaluable to me and my family. Thanks for all you do

1:02 Sig P365 3:25 CZ P07 7:16 Glock 43x 11:13 Staccato C2 17:21 Smith and Wesson Shield Plus

I'm only 25, and I have found that if I spend 10 minutes in below freezing weather without gloves, it feels like all of my finger bones are broken. Glove space is super important.

I've been carrying the S&W SHIELD PLUS for awhile. For a subcompact it's still actually fun to shoot! Super reliable and Accurate!!

Please keep doing these top 5s. I love these reviews. Helps me with my next gun purchase.

Thanks, Team Outlaw. Love y'all. I'm looking forward to seeing these excellent videos from the new place in 2024!

I got my p07 because of your early reviews on it, been carrying it for years and have gotten a ton of work done to it (cgw package/jager slide milling for dot) I love the gun

I am not ashamed to say that I got a CZ P-01 as my first carry gun because of your P-07 vs P-01 video and I love it.

Love that the P07 is still in your top 5! It was my first handgun purchase when I turned 21 for concealed carry after your recommendation 4 years ago and to this day runs like a tank after thousands of rounds and has never had a single malfunction. Absolutely love the thing and trust it with my life bar none. Thanks outlaw 🤘🏻

I love that S&W is getting its proper recognition here.

This is quickly becoming my favorite firearms channel. Would love to see a part two on this. I agree no optics are needed for your CCW but it's good to have a firearm that has the precut factory/MOS option to install one

Prayers for Paul Harrell

I finally decided to bring my CZ 75d PCR into modern times. I had dropped the CGW internals in about 2 years ago. But just sent my slide off to Primary Machine for rmr with buis plate and front sight, burnt bronze cerakote, I have a stainless steel custom copper guide rod, a set of Vytal kraken custom color cased grips to match the burnt bronze, custom copper grip screws. Can’t wait to get everything and slap it back together. Carried it for 6 years but had switched to other pistols because I love red dots. Had thought about buying the cz shadow 2 compact but decided on this route instead. I’ve got around 9k rounds on my PCR with 0 malfunctions and prefer a decocker for appendix so I don’t decock myself in appendix carry. Another great video.

One thing that I rarely hear talked about when it comes to EDC guns is the fact that it’s going to be confiscated following a self-defense shooting. It should only be temporarily, but I’ve heard stories about it sometimes taking forever, and some where they never get it back. Just something to keep in mind before you drop too much money on a really expensive carry gun.

Nice job (as usual) I love my Staccato P and have been looking at a P07 and you have definitely made my mind up for me. Your Wife does a nice job shooting the Firearms and the video too! Thanks for all your hard work in the video production. Have a good one!

Always love these lists. Yes… Please keep doing them regularly. And…REALLY looking forward to Mrs. Outlaw’s list!

Please have your wife do her favorite for women w smaller hands. Long gun, shotgun and pistol/revolver. Appreciate you both and what u are doing for the kids. Yes I recycle here in the limited arms state of Cali

Glad you didn’t forget about the shield! Very reliable and accurate! Deserved it’s recognition

You are the Man with the plan. I so appreciate the work you do! Thanks for the informative reviews that you provide.

The coolest and best thing is that you and your wife shoot and review together!🤘🏼

Bought my Shield Plus about a month and a half ago. Love it. Bought it to replace my CZ 2075 RAMI as my carry and I shot it better than the 2075 the first time I shot it. Got a holster and dot on it and shot it at the range to dial the red dot in. I feel like I'm comfortable enough with it to go ahead and carry it over the 2075 now.

The Shield Plus 4” Performance Center has become my go-to and it made me part ways with my most of my other carry guns. The trigger is solid (not mind-blowing, but solid) and carrying it with the 15 round mag makes me feel pretty well-protected. The thinness of it makes the extra grip-length a non-issue with concealibility because it can’t stick out very far regardless. Planning on whittling my carry guns down to just that, the M&P 5”, and Glock 45.

My CZ P07 with a Cajun gun works spring kit installed is my favorite carry gun. Very accurate and easy use.

I love my Shield plus for summer and my CZ P07 for winter. I love my CZ so much I bought another

Chris, in case you haven’t heard, it appears that Paul Harrell is losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. I’m on a mission to get his channel to a million subscribers before we lose him. Any chance you could help?

I have several carry guns but I go back to the shield. It's just reliable and comfortable.

Thanks so much for the list! Excited to see Mrs Outlaws picks

I got my P-07 thanks to your channel. I love it!

The CZ P07 is my home defense gun. I tried it out because of you and loved it. It's getting an optics cut now because my eyes don't focus on front sights so well anymore. The S&W Shield Plus is my carry gun, so I really like your list. The Shield Plus has an optic for the previously stated reason. Love both guns.

OFC cz Is on the list! If you’re reading this and never owned a CZ, go to the range and rent one out, they’re amazing guns! I own a wide variety of handguns going ranging from $300 up to a staccato XC, and the CZ line of handguns just have a unique distinction when holding and shooting them

Great list. My family and I have eight Smith and Wesson Performance Center pistols from the EZ line to the 1911 and we really enjoy them and have never had feeding or accuracy issues.

I couldn't agree with your list more brother. Well thought out and logical. Bravo!

6’2” and 215 with hands bordering on 3XL. I gave up on anything smaller than a duty sized pistol. Works for me. Carry what you’re comfortable carrying and training with.

I'd enjoy seeing either your top 5 nightstand guns or top 5 home defense guns.

Thank you for being the most chilled and humble marksman and markswoman. I could hang out with yall any day. But for your back I highly recommend a foam roller from smooth surface for beginners to aggressively studded ones. Hanging from a bar for spinal decompression also helps and 1 hour a day of deep stretching before bed and a fat glass of water will help.

I love my Glock 43x and is worth mentioning running it with shield arms mags for 15 + 1 with no extra length on the grip.

Good choices, Chris. I went with the larger version of the Shield Plus PC myself.

I really liked this video topic and would enjoy the yearly update. I'll also say i liked you bringing up and discussing ammo and holsters to go with it. I always like to hear what experienced shooters use on that front! Thank you.

The S&W shield plus has never jammed and never fail what so ever. Runs anything and is very compact. So I totally agree with you 💯. And I’m in Texas where we can pack anything

I’ve had various carry guns over the years from M&P 9C, Gen 1 Shield, CZ P01, CZ PCR. I carry at 3 o’clock as appendix has never felt right. I swapped to the original 365 with 12 round mags over a year ago due to back issues and needing something small and light. Best thing I ever did. I shoot it well and can put it on in the morning and forget it’s there all day regardless if I’m in and out of my truck visiting clients and construction sites, stepping into meetings, or just sitting at my desk. It’s stupid comfortable. I also carry a second 12 round mag with MagGuts holding 14 rounds. That’s 27 rounds rounds on me at all times. Don’t see any reason to ever change.

Great video. Very informative. Was hoping the HK vp9sk would make an appearance, but all of the guns in the video are awesome.

“If you have the skill.” Best statement I have heard in my day today.

Just finally picked up the Canik MC9 for myself as a Christmas gift. It has replaced my edc of 2 years (Taurus g2c) and it will remain as such for the foreseeable future

I appreciate that you’re not obligated to the gun industry and your matter of fact analysis. I dig the general vibe of the channel as well. I’m probably one of your few lefty liberal gun owning subscribers. Yes. It’s true. Still believe in the right to protect yourself and your loved ones. Also appreciate your support of YSS. I worked with at risk youth for years. They need support. Good for you Chris!

Luckily the range by my house has all these weapons available so I took a crack at all of them at the same time over multiple days. The C2 is a dream but out of my price range so I ultimately went with the P365. Thanks for the advice and great content!!

I’m a big fan of the P365XL configuration. The original 365 is just too small unless I wanted a single finger grip backup gun. The XL is perfect in the “just barely large enough but still very concealable” Honestly I’d have bought the macro if it had been out at the time but I don’t mind the XL.

I have 3 of these five, the P365, the G43X and the Shield Plus and absolutely love them all, but carry the Shield Plus 98% of the time! I added the EPS carry and carry it in a Tenicor Velo4 appendix holster and it’s a great combo! I use Tenicor Velo4 appendix holsters for all my carry guns!!!

Definitely do future videos like this. You have the option to change weapons more than most of us so more is better in seeing how they actually work.

Great video! Keep up the good work Chris!!

You got me into my first gun and I am getting close to my next gun purchase. Being the self proclaimed CZ fanboy you are (lol), I’d love to see a CZ P-07 vs the CZ P10C video! Those are the two i’m trying to decide between. Thanks! Keep up the fire videos man!

I dig the list. My duty gun is Staccato P with an RMR. I used to carry a Shield Plus 4" performance cntr and had it milled for a dot. Great gun but a few months ago, I switched to a Sig P365 XMacro. The 17 rnd mags sold me. Threw a Holosun EPS on it and man do I love it. I also of course carry others sometimes to include -Sig P320 X Compact with Holosun 508 -Glock 42 -Beretta Storm Compact LTT with Holosun 507K

Definitely agree with the choice of the C2. I have one and love it. I also have a BUL SASII U/L. It’s lighter and it’s the only gun I have with an optic right now, so it’s my first choice. Both these guns are partially your fault because you reviewed them positively…in both cases, you were right. Great vid as always. Your editor/producer/Mrs. needs a raise.

Nobody is going to tell me where I can or can't go. Freedom right there.

Top notch list and I can't argue with any of your choices but I would have had to include the CZ Shadow 2 compact.

Excellent video, thank you. Obviously our hands are all different and we all have different opinions. My buddy has the original 365, and I’ve shot it a bunch. I opted for the hellcat instead, just based on how it fits my hand when I shoot, but the 365 is an excellent choice. The 43X is my second favorite. Easy to shoot , easy to carry and the longer grip is much better for my hands. Thank you again for your videos

I was really surprised to see the Hi-Point C-9 make the list. Exquisite taste as always, Chris. Thanks for sharing.

I've tried a handful of different carry pistols over the past 10 years i always come back to the Glock 19 good capacity conceals very well appendix carry and it just works the fact i know there's millions of mags in circulation for makes it a no brainer for me in a shtf scenario as well

Grew up on Glocks, but man these S&W 2.0’s have so much to offer. Just bought the Shield Plus. Love it. Great top 5, all very good guns.

Thanks enjoyed the video hope you and the wife have a great new year!!

Took about 2 minute for me to realize this guy knows his stuff. Great reviews, great advice. Thanks!

Could you possibly do a video on Top SA/DA pistols? Thank you. Love your videos!!

I love my Beretta Apx A1 Compact the most slept on gun.

awesome reviews like always i also love the m&p shield plus ! i use magguts to get more ammo in the magazines. never had a break in period or failure to feed or anything like that just shoots every time !

I’ve phalanx for about a year and a half now for 7 different firearms. I LOVE THEM! plus after speaking with the owner i found out he originally lived very close to my current house. Small world but a WONDERFUL company

I just got a new carry gun yesterday. I was fully expecting to walk out with a P365 but ended up going home with an FN Reflex MRD. Trigger out of the box felt better to me and the FDE color is just clean looking. Wasn’t able to see the M&P but may eventually get one of those as well since they are very economical.

I was hoping to see Canik MC9 on the list. Chris did have a reliable copy of it that he reviewed. Many buyers on Canik group at Reddit had issues that required new springs or other fixed to resolve.

I appreciate all the holster discussion.

Good list man!! I’m glad you said you don’t require a red dot on carry guns. I legit shoot irons almost as well in concealed carry stress scenarios. I’ve had micro dots where I draw and it’s dead or flickering for no reason. Irons won’t do that. Train with both I guess 🤷‍♂️

For me it was the 43x and it's solely because I got bear paws for hands so that extra grip was so nice for me. If I had smaller hands I would probably went a different route though. But I think it's great we as consumers are so spoiled with EDC options now. Wasn't always like this. Even my more liberal family members are getting CCW permits and ask me for recommendations. I just take them to the store and have them hold and dry fire a bunch of guns and tell them to buy the one that feels the best in their hand.

I liked the lineup here. Us poor peeps drooling over the Staccato. LoL

Great tip on dremeling for indexing to the bottom of the trigger guard.

I carry the C2, with the ice comp. I love it so much! Wish the mags were less expensive but it is what it is.

I think the HK P30sk is a really great carry gun.

Just got my rights reinstated and applying for my ccp on Friday been a long time since I have had a fire arm. Your videos have been great and have helped me alot from do and don't to which fire arm I should look for , thank you

Happy New Year brother!!! Been loving your channel for years now homie! Keep em coming.

really like this style of video for your channel! Thanks for the great content!

Ive tried them all except sticcato, and ended up staying with springfield hellcat pro, that polished DOUBLE feed ramp will feed EVERYTHING which makes me feel comfortable as a tool to save my life, my 2nd go too would be the echelon which also has the polished double feed ramp which makes these guns stupid reliable

I think we all want to see a glock 43/48 vs micro dagger, A detailed deep dive"nutnfancy style feature length review" Comparing material quality, build quality, finishing and fit and feel, That would be great as I see psa now as pretty much equal too the market leaders and probably higher, They have a huge budget and have been spending it like there's no tomorrow on all the highest quality milling machines and every other type of equipment, Also getting the best programers and designers, They have literally everything and it's the best stuff as well, Also base materials are highest quality and often better that others, Who else thinks that there not now considered by quite a few as a top tier manufacturer? If any of the gucci brands bought say the billet sabre line and jackel rifles and put there name on it and charged? $2500-$3000 would anyone say it totally overpriced or the quality is not good enough I don't think so.

I carry the Shield Plus. It has the XS R3D night sights in green. I also have the Ruger Ready Dot optic on it. With the Ready Dot I am able to pick up the front sight faster, but the large green front sight over whelms the red dot. The night sights co-witness the optic and they work well together.

As a bigger guy myself havin your extra appinon about this kinda stuff is massive thanks

You got my votes for the Gundies! 🎉

Great review, and all great guns. I own 3 of the 5 listed. Gotta find what works for you, and for me it’s the Hellcat Pro. I didn’t want to love it, and yes it is snappy, but I can’t make it fail and for whatever reason (probably the great factory sights and texture, it definitely isn’t the trigger:)I can hit at distance considerably better than any of the others listed. Love the channel!!

Great review. Well, no one had the S & W, M & P Shield Plus Performance around here, so I looked on Cabela's and they had it on sale. That with my $50 in points made it a pretty good purchase. When I get to the store, I will get another 5% off for my military discount. Today it is 5 degrees out, but I can't wait to try it out, cold weather or not. Thanks for another Honest Outlaw review.

Team outlaw thanks for all your herd work,love this Chanel!!!!

Get well Paul Harrell

I like talon grips on my pistols. The smooth rubber didn't work for me. I went backwards with a granulated rubber on my competition and skateboard tape on my daily. The sand paper doesn't bother me and really sticks in my hand.

Love your channel man, you're a good guy as well. God bless and keep making these vids

My carry is the very simple Ruger Security 9. Urban carry OWB lock leather holster and one mag pouch. My second carry is Ruger SP101 4" 327. OWB and dual pouch for speed loaders.

I had issues with the grip size on the P365, absolutely tiny and just had way too small of a length of pull for me. Switched to the shield plus which has longer (front to back) grip and fills out the hand better without being really any thicker. Shoot it much better. P365 is still a great gun.

I still carry the glock 43 and I don't care if you guys laugh at my short, skinny magazine! I bought it 2 weeks before the P365 launched 🤦

Watching your channel has taught me a lot about firearms so thank you for that

Shield plus is such a great option and is really under the radar for most people. I love it because it carries small and shoots big. With factory mags from 10-15 rounds it’s a versatile, rock solid reliable choice. Side note the 15 round magazine is awesome!

I agree with you about no red dot on my EDC gun. My rotation of EDC pistols. 1. Hellcat Pro, the only pistol I never had to make any addition to. 2. GLOCK 43x 3. Hellcat Original 4. Sig p365 Tacops w/ Wilson Combat grip 5. GLOCK 19 when I have to travel to high crime areas

Why isn't the Hellcat Pro on your list??

I defintiely agree with you about the undershirt comment to fix grip stippling. I run an XMacro and the grip rubs so badly. The gun is so worth it for the money though. Great all-around gun for $700 making it good for a starter pistol.

I also carry appendix but I got a glock48 so I put a striker control device on it for holstering purposes. I honestly feel that all striker fired guns designed for carry should come with a striker control device already installed in them. Majority of NDs are during the holstering process and this is such a cheap and simple fix to nearly guarantee you won’t have a ND when holstering.

CZ P-09c was my first handgun and I loved it, makes me want to get a p-07. I currently carry a 3in 1911

Been carrying the 43 with extension, very comfortable and you forget it's there, I never forgot that I had that g19 in my side car especially when sitting down, I looked like I had a slipped disk in my back most of the time to other people, I'm sure. I starter carrying the 43 because some mountain bike trails tell you to bring a friend.

Agree 100%. If I need to go somewhere, then I'm going, but I'm also going to be a bit more prepared.

Chris love your content and I appreciate the honesty and in depth on all these firearams