4 Must-Have Compact and Sub-Compact Handguns

Compact, sub-compact, and micro-compact handguns have always been a balancing act. They provide the benefit of a convenient and concealable firearm but, by doing so, require some tradeoffs. The most obvious of those tradeoffs are a lower ammunition capacity, a possible reduction in accuracy, and, for the lighter pistols, more pronounced recoil. Then, there are compact models like the Springfield Hellcat RDP, Bersa 380, and others. These pistols manage to provide the benefits of compacts while impressively minimizing the compromises you have to make as a gun enthusiast. Here are four models to keep an eye out for.