What .45 Should I Buy?

[Luckyforward]

OK . . . here's the deal.

I really want a .45 with the following specs:

1. Small enough for concealed carry
   
2. Double action
   
3. Carry as many bullets as possible in the magazine
   
4. Accurate, easy to shoot, and does not wear you out
   

Is the gun of my dreams out there?

Or not?

Thanks for your guidance!

[Guest bkelm18]

Do you want SA/DA or DAO?

[Guest sling]

OK . . . here's the deal.

I really want a .45 with the following specs:

1. Small enough for concealed carry
   
2. Carry as many bullets as possible in the magazine
   

Sadly, these dont go together often with a .45.

You may look at the Sig 220 carry. Its 8+1 in a single stack. The grip is just barely shorter than the full size but it does hide well.

[memphismason]

I am a fan of the Glock Model 30. There is a new model now (SF) Slim Frame, and it is nice.

I love mine. I have carried it daily for 4 years.

Just a thought.

Capacity

10+1

optional

9+1

13+1

Size

Length 6.77"

Width 1.27"

Trigger Pull

5.5lbs.

Weight

23.99 unloaded

33.86mloaded

Edited July 21, 2008 by memphismason

[Luckyforward]

Do you want SA/DA or DAO?

SA/DA

[Guest GLOCKGUY]

I am a fan of the Glock Model 30. There is a new model now (SF) Slim Frame, and it is nice.

I love mine. I have carried it daily for 4 years.

Just a thought.

Capacity

10+1

optional

9+1

13+1

Size

Length 6.77"

Width 1.27"

Trigger Pull

5.5lbs.

Weight

23.99 unloaded

33.86mloaded

+1

[Guest grimel]

I really want a .45 with the following specs:

1. Small enough for concealed carry
   

You might want to be a little more specific. I consider a P14 small enough to carry.

[Luckyforward]

You might want to be a little more specific. I consider a P14 small enough to carry.

By small enough to carry, I mean something easily concealable

[Guest superslacker]

Glock 30

[Rightwinger]

Taurus PT 24/7 compact

[Guest GLOCKGUY]

Taurus PT 24/7 compact

what this coming from a guy that wants a G-30

[highshot]

taurus mill pro 45. 10rds small easy to conceal

[Rightwinger]

what this coming from a guy that wants a G-30

He wanted options, I gave him another SA/DA option. I had the .40 S&W version and it was a very nice weapon. I just want another Glock for me personally now.

What I'm really saying is I like em all! Other than Ravens and Hi Points

(just for Mike.357) I like all the guns. That's probably been my problem the last couple of years, I overspent a bit and now its biting me.

[Guest mtsusean]

Sig 245

[Guest tnmale46]

taurus mill pro 45. 10rds small easy to conceal

x2

[Shima]

+1 for the Glock 30 here.

[Guest bkelm18]

Well he did say SA/DA so that rules out Glocks...

[Guest GLOCKGUY]

Well he did say SA/DA so that rules out Glocks...

ya but one can always wise up and change their mind

[GLOCKMEISTER]

well whats you budget, how many rounds are "enough"...

I'd suggest the Glock 30 or 30 sf... kahr 45... or a Kimber 45 Ultra compact.

Really depends on what your budget is.

[nightrunner]

H&K HK45C

Sig P220 compact

Para PXT LDA Companion

ruger P345 maybe

S&W 325 night guard

[nightrunner]

or a Kimber 45 Ultra compact.

said double action

[Guest price g]

Buy what you can afford, feels good in your hand,and you will enjoy shooting

[GLOCKMEISTER]

said double action

oooops

[Shima]

The Ruger P345 is a good DA/SA, but a little tougher to carry in the summer, and only holds 8 in the magazine. However, it shoots great and feels good. Mine feeds and ejects every round from the magazine about 85% of the time. Other times, I get a failure to feed or click and no bang.

[TripleDigitRide]

My suggestion is....Man up and carry a full size gun. Compacts and Sub-Compacts are for girls and girly boys.

Just kiddin'. I know you said .45, but being the huge XD fan that I am, I'd suggest the XD40 Sub-Compact 3".

Capacity : 9+1 RDS; 12+1 RDS w/X-Tensionâ„¢

Barrel: 3" Steel, Melonite, Fully Supported Ramp

Sights: Dovetail Front and Rear (Steel) 3 - Dot

Trigger pull: 5.5 - 7.7 lbs.

Frame: Black Polymer

Slide: Forged Steel, Melonite Finish

Recoil System: Dual Spring with Full Length Guide rod

Length: 6.25"

Height: 4.75" w/ Compact Mag, 5.5" w/ Extended Mag

Weight w/ Empty Magazine: 26 ozs. w/ Compact Mag, 27 ozs. w/ Extended Mag

http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php?version=62

Again, I know you said .45, but I would suggest this for a compact carry.