Find the Right Everyday Carry Pistol Without the Guesswork

A free, no-nonsense guide to choosing your EDC pistol, caliber, holster, and ammo — plus the handguns instructors and carriers trust most right now.

Walking into a gun counter and picking “the one that looks right” is how people end up with a pistol they never actually carry. This guide walks you through the same process we'd use with you directly — size and fit, caliber, features like optics-readiness, holster position, and ammo — so the gun you choose is one you'll actually carry every day.

What's Inside

• How to pick the right size class for your body and how you dress
• The current 9mm vs .380 vs .45 breakdown, explained simply
• Why optics-ready slides are the biggest shift in carry pistols right now
• A ranked list of today's most trusted EDC pistols
• Holster and carry-position guide (IWB, AIWB, OWB)
• A responsible-ownership checklist before you carry daily