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Top CCW GEAR

01 Anderson Kiger-9c Compact

Best known for affordable AR-15s, Anderson Manufacturing is taking its first foray into pistols. Shake hands with the Kiger-9c. A polymer-framed striker-fire 9mm designed for concealed carry, the 3.91-inch barreled 9mm is essentially a Glock clone. However, it has a few huge selling points—its affordability and compatibility with G19 Gen3 components. A few of the fine points on the Kiger-9c, its frame features aggressive texturing throughout and the gun boasts an extended beavertail, an undercut trigger guard, front and rear slide serrations and, of course, a standard Picatinny rail for accessories. The magazine well is also beveled to assist with reloads, and the gun feeds off a 15-round magazine.

MSRP: $429

02 Canik Rival SFx Rival-S

Steel-framed from Canik? Yes, you heard right. The Rival SFx Rival-S offers shooters a fully stainless-steel frame, making for not only a durable sidearm but one that shoots like a kitten. The 18+1-round 9mm comes with all the bells and whistles, including the comfortable

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