Desert Eagle .50 AE
It might look cool, but try stuffing one in your waistband. The Desert Eagle is massive, heavy, and completely impractical for everyday carry.
The size alone makes it hard to conceal under anything but a trench coat, and the recoil isn’t exactly friendly. This one’s more at home on the range than under a hoodie.
Taurus Judge
The idea of carrying a revolver that shoots .410 shells might sound versatile—but it’s bulky, hard to conceal, and doesn’t do either job particularly well.
With a cylinder the size of a soup can, it prints through just about anything. Add in the limited capacity and heavy weight, and you’ve got a carry pistol that’s more trouble than it’s worth.
Glock 41
The Glock 41 shoots well, but it’s a full-size .45 ACP with a long slide. It’s hard to hide, especially in warm weather, and not exactly light on the belt.
Unless you’re wearing a parka every day, it’s a chore to keep concealed. For most people, it’s better left as a range or duty gun.
Beretta 92FS
Reliable? Absolutely. Comfortable for carry? Not really. The 92FS is big, wide, and heavy, making it awkward for anything but open carry.
It’s also top-heavy, so it tends to pull hard on one side unless you’re running a serious holster setup. There are slimmer options that do the same job without the bulk.
Ruger Super Redhawk
Carrying a .44 Magnum revolver for self-defense is asking for discomfort. The Super Redhawk is built for hunting, not for tucking inside a waistband.
It’s long, heavy, and the grip isn’t exactly designed for concealment. Unless you’re in bear country, this revolver is going to make daily carry miserable.
Hi-Point C9
Affordable doesn’t always mean carry-friendly. The Hi-Point C9 is bulky, heavy for its size, and has a clunky profile that makes concealment a chore.
Even holstering it comfortably is tricky. It works for the range, but carrying it daily? Not without some patience—and probably back pain.
Desert Eagle 1911 U
It’s a 1911, but somehow manages to feel even chunkier. The slide is thick, the edges are sharp, and the overall size makes it a poor fit for discreet carry.
There are better 1911 variants for concealment. This one just isn’t cut out for daily use unless you don’t mind constant printing.
CZ 75 SP-01
Great shooter, but the weight alone makes it tough to carry comfortably. The all-steel frame is solid, but it adds bulk and drag that most folks notice quickly.
You can carry it, sure—but after a full day of lugging it around, you’ll wish you had something slimmer and lighter on your side.
FN Five-seveN
It’s big, long, and doesn’t sit flat against the body. While it offers low recoil and good capacity, the grip size and overall profile aren’t friendly for concealed carry.
You’ll feel like you’ve got a laptop tucked in your waistband. For the range or open carry, it’s fine—but daily carry gets old fast.
Smith & Wesson Model 629
This .44 Magnum wheelgun is a powerhouse, but it’s built for power—not concealment. The weight and frame size alone are enough to make it uncomfortable.
It might be fine for the woods, but for concealed carry, it’ll constantly remind you it’s there. Not ideal for sitting, moving, or staying discreet.
Glock 34
The longer slide helps with accuracy but adds unnecessary bulk for carry. It pokes, prints, and requires more effort to conceal than most people are willing to deal with.
It’s a great competition gun—but unless you’re built like a linebacker, it’s going to feel awkward as a daily carry piece.
Desert Eagle 357
Even in .357 Magnum, it’s still a Desert Eagle. That means heavy, large, and way too much gun for a concealment setup.
You’ll feel it every step of the way, and drawing it under stress isn’t exactly smooth. Cool range toy—but an awful carry choice.
SIG P226 Legion
It shoots great, but it’s thick and heavy for what you get. If you’re wearing layers, maybe it works—but in everyday attire, it gets uncomfortable fast.
For the same performance in a slimmer package, there are better options. The Legion is more fun on the belt at the range than inside the waistband all day.
Dan Wesson Bruin
The 6″ barrel makes this 1911 variant a beast to carry. It’s long, heavy, and not remotely designed with concealment in mind.
It’s gorgeous and accurate, sure—but holstering it discreetly is a constant battle. It belongs in a chest rig, not under a flannel shirt.
Walther PPQ Q5 Match
This pistol shoots like a dream, but it’s big and has a lot of extra slide up top. That makes it hard to hide and even harder to carry comfortably.
If you’re serious about concealed carry, the Q5 is just too much gun for most folks to manage day-to-day without frustration.
*This article was developed with AI-powered tools and has been carefully reviewed by our editors.
