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I'm always a little leery of lists like this unless I know and trust the source, in some cases it's a question of whether or not a particular company/product bought their way into the good graces of the raters/publication. Does USCCA magazine feature advertising from firearm manufacturers?

I do question the inclusion of the Ruger LCP in a list of "great concealed carry guns."

well,i see your point!
 
I, for one, enjoy lists like this. Remember, they did not say these were the only 15 concealed carry handguns to carry. Just 15 they thought were great. I think any handgun is a great concealed handgun - as long as you have the training and know what you are doing. Just about any handgun can be carried concealed-as long as you know how:D!

Sure. I don't dislike these type of articles, but we already know they are going to be subjective. So what one individual finds endearing may not be so for the next person. I can accept difference in opinions, but I'm leery of opinions skewed by outside, sometimes bought/paid for, influences. That's why I asked if this publication sold ad space to gun manufactures.

For years I subscribed to "Gun Tests" magazine, a publication that sells no ad space and buys all the guns it tests. I didn't necessarily agree with some of their conclusions, or even their test criteria/methods, but at least I was confident they hadn't been financially influenced in their evaluations. Not surprising, I know guys who think "Gun Tests" is crap. *shrug*
 
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Good points here on the article. I agree that lists like these are totally subjective and can be biased, so I take them all with a grain of salt. I did note that the list was "according to the USCCA", but I should have done more of a preface, stating that the lists serve to expose the reader to guns (or whatever) that they may never have seen or heard of. If we all were to compile our list of the 15 "best" concealed carry handguns, we'd obviously have every list different. One isn't wrong, or better, etc., just different.

Thanks for all the comments on it!

Oh, and yes, the USCCA magazine does have gun manufacturer ads in it.
 
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42 All-New Rifles for 2018

This year was expected to be a quiet one for gun sales. We have a pro-gun administration in Washington and the market has an enormous inventory of ARs, a platform at risk of buyer fatigue. Then along came regulatory reinterpretations from—of all places—BATFE, and suddenly we began to witness the phenomena of short, smoothbore “any other weapons” and semi-automatic pistols with shoulder-mountable arm braces.

Below are some of the all-new rifles on the market, from bolt-actions to modern sporting guns that emerged onto the industry scene in 2018. Take a look at these rifles to see which one stands out to you:


42 All-New Rifles for 2018

 
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A Colt's Python Primer

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Double Diamond Edition Python Serial No. DD001

Originally paired with an Officer's ACP as part of a cased set, this .357 Mag. Double Diamond Edition Python has a bright stainless finish, a 6" barrel and is fitted with smooth rosewood target-style stocks with nickel-finished 150th Anniversary Rampant Colt medallions.

In June 1955, Colt’s Mfg. Co.’s new masterpiece, the Python double-action revolver, was first shipped from the Hartford, Conn., factory, beginning a half-century of continuous production. Colt’s factory superintendent, Adalbert (Al) Gunther, was heavily involved in the design of what was to become the company’s flagship double-action revolver. It started in 1953 when Bill Henry, Colt’s head salesman, came to Gunther with the idea for a new precision target revolver. Colt had no budget for experimental guns at the time, so the prototype was made from existing parts and from raw steel, which was machined and welded as needed.

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A Colt's Python Primer

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Double Diamond Edition Python Serial No. DD001

Originally paired with an Officer's ACP as part of a cased set, this .357 Mag. Double Diamond Edition Python has a bright stainless finish, a 6" barrel and is fitted with smooth rosewood target-style stocks with nickel-finished 150th Anniversary Rampant Colt medallions.

In June 1955, Colt’s Mfg. Co.’s new masterpiece, the Python double-action revolver, was first shipped from the Hartford, Conn., factory, beginning a half-century of continuous production. Colt’s factory superintendent, Adalbert (Al) Gunther, was heavily involved in the design of what was to become the company’s flagship double-action revolver. It started in 1953 when Bill Henry, Colt’s head salesman, came to Gunther with the idea for a new precision target revolver. Colt had no budget for experimental guns at the time, so the prototype was made from existing parts and from raw steel, which was machined and welded as needed.

Continued at: A Colt's Python Primer
I love that- quite a long barrel but less kickback
 
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A Colt's Python Primer

python.jpg


Double Diamond Edition Python Serial No. DD001

Originally paired with an Officer's ACP as part of a cased set, this .357 Mag. Double Diamond Edition Python has a bright stainless finish, a 6" barrel and is fitted with smooth rosewood target-style stocks with nickel-finished 150th Anniversary Rampant Colt medallions.

In June 1955, Colt’s Mfg. Co.’s new masterpiece, the Python double-action revolver, was first shipped from the Hartford, Conn., factory, beginning a half-century of continuous production. Colt’s factory superintendent, Adalbert (Al) Gunther, was heavily involved in the design of what was to become the company’s flagship double-action revolver. It started in 1953 when Bill Henry, Colt’s head salesman, came to Gunther with the idea for a new precision target revolver. Colt had no budget for experimental guns at the time, so the prototype was made from existing parts and from raw steel, which was machined and welded as needed.

Continued at: A Colt's Python Primer

the Colt Python is a nice gun....and has been proven by Rick grimes that this is all you need to survive the zombie apocalypse....:)...Side note, it is also one of the weapons you can unlock in one of the Resident Evil playstation games......HMMMM, maybe it is a zombie survival gun....lol
 
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