Here’s the big dilemma: thousands GLOCK fans bought the GLOCK 42 because they couldn’t buy a 43. Thousands of others bought single stack 9mms from Kel-Tec, Skky, Ruger, Smith, Beretta, Bersa, Taurus, Springfield…. Some even ponied up for some ill-fated Remingtons. And now we all have to decide. Do you stick with what you have? Do you swap your old-standby for a 43?

Everyone here at the NRA show in Nashville has been talking about a brand new 9mm–a gun that’s supposed to dominate the market and change how we think about concealed carry. Could it be that this new wonder-gun isn’t a single stack? Check out the P30SK.

Your fun-gun just got serious. And how. We’re at the NRA show in Nashville, and Magpul has brought along a couple of new additions to their line-up. And these aren’t your typical AR add-ons.

Finding the right gun is complex. Finding the right holster should be an afterthought. But it isn’t the wrong holster can color how you feel about the gun, and about carrying. If you’re in the market for a truly rugged Kydex rig, I’d suggest RLSmith. These things are robust.

If you are looking for the perfect 1911 for concealed carry, and want to give back to disabled American veterans, check out this Guns & Ammo Signature Nighthawk 1911. We’re auctioning off number 1 of 100, and all of the proceeds go to HAVA–Honored American Veterans Afield.

Within the wide wide world of 1911s, Para has a reputation for excellent performance and affordable pricing. These aren’t prissy single-actions, either. Yet Remington has announced that they’re taking the Para pistols in house, and mothballing the Para name. How will this change the Paras we know and love? Read our review of the Black-Ops.

Now that the harsh weather is behind us, concealed carry becomes more complex. I’ve got to put away the full-sized pistols and break out the anemic single-stacks. Though I hate sacrificing the extra rounds, I refuse to sacrifce on design. Here are my top five choices for lightweight single-stack 9mms.

If you’ve been following the pistol stabilizing brace drama, hang on to your hats. We’ve got a new chapter. Shockwave has just released their version–The Blade–and it works incredibly well. If you ever thought the old SB15 was a bit clunky, you should check out The Blade.

There are some guns that you just have to shoot to understand. The Coonan is one of them. This is a semiautomatic. How does the hopped up revolver round function in a classic single-action pistol platform? Fantastic. And if you want a hard hitting concealed carry gun, this compact would be a kickass option.