Want to know the top carry guns in the country today? Don't ask the gunmakers—they'll only tell you about their guns. American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach talked to six top makers of concealment-style holsters to find out the popular guns. He was surprised to hear the same answers time after time. Although the survey was not exactly scientific, it’s a good measure when examining what pistols American armed citizens are choosing to carry. Watch this latest NRA Gun Gear of the Week.
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