Choosing a conceal carry firearm can be difficult, because you have so many options to choose from, but basically it boils down to two types—semi autos, and revolvers. And I’m going to go over both of those with you.  

Let's start with revolvers. Revolvers are a great choice for concealed carry firearm owners because they’re simple, light weight, and they have very few controls.

This one also happens to be hammerless and that means the hammer is internal. So it’s snag free. Another great reason to choose this gun.

There are two external controls on the revolver. You have the cylinder release button, which allows you to open the cylinder, and then you have an ejector rod, which makes it easy to unload it.

Now the other thing to remember about a revolver is that it has a double action trigger and that means it’s going to be heavy and long. That’s because pulling the trigger makes the cylinder move the next round into position. So it’s going to be a little bit heavier and a little bit longer trigger pull.

Let's talk about semi-autos. Semi-autos are an excellent choice for concealed carry as well; they’re just a little bit more complex. 

Unlike the revolver with the cylinder, all of the ammunition is stored in a magazine.

There’s a magazine release button, there’s also a button that allows you to lock the slide to the rear, and then many semi-autos have external safeties.

The important thing to remember about all of this is that you must be able to access and manipulate all of these controls easily.

Now, finally something else to remember about semi-autos is that the trigger may feel a little different. You may find a semi auto with a double-action trigger, but there are also single-action and striker-fired guns, and they’re going to have a shorter, lighter trigger pull.

Finally you need to remember that the slide is going to move back and forth on this gun and so you want to make sure you have a good grip every time you shoot it.

Both guns are lightweight, easy to conceal, and have simple controls. What do you do with this information?  Well head to your local gun shop, dry fire these guns, handle them, go to a range rental and shoot them before you buy, so that you can make the best choice for you.