45 acp, CCW ?

[sartwell]

Looking for a ccw in 45. What are the best options out there in your opinion ? Summer is coming so, tee shirt and shorts type of gun.

 

[rockhopper46038]

I carry a 1911 Government Model without too much trouble...but almost all the 1911 pattern makers have both a Commander size and Officer's size (or variation thereof) available if you want something shorter. The slimness of the 1911 pattern makes it surprisingly concealable.

 

[hps]

The Glock 36 is an EXCELLENT carry!!!

 

[cklein6576]

if you have the hands for it

I have a g30 and love it. 11 rounds of 230 grain goodness!

 

[AJBB87]

I've carried a Beretta 92 FS ( 9mm )
I've carried a Sig P238 ( .380 )

Now I carry a Glock 36 (.45 ACP). I won't be switching anytime soon.

 

[swmp9jrm]

I carry a Taurus PT-145 - 10+1 and reasonably small. Not a pocket gun, but IWB works fine.

 

[LotsofGlocks]

Glock 30 or the G36 would be my first 2 picks . Good luck with your decision.

 

[sartwell]

Glock 30 or the G36 would be my first 2 picks . Good luck with your decision.

Why did I know you would recommend Glock ? I was going to look at both of them. Do you think a Glock would get along with all my XDs ??

 

[gunman41mag]

Looking for a ccw in 45. What are the best options out there in your opinion ? Summer is coming so, tee shirt and shorts type of gun.

I have a COLT OFFICERS & PARA ORDNANCE CARRY-12 LDA, The COLT is a skinny 7-shot & the PARA is a thicker 13-shot

 

[sharpetop]

Kahr P45, CW45 or PM45.

 

[45pro]

I carry a Taurus PT-145 - 10+1 and reasonably small. Not a pocket gun, but IWB works fine.

+1 i carry the same. good setup, i carry IWB in a crossbreed mini-tuck

 

[Que]

Para Companion is a great 7+1 single stack 1911, easily concealed, and doesn't require the use of the safety.

 

[01deuce]

HK45C

 

[JJ1977]

I carry a Kahr CW45 during the summer which is a great gun, easy to carry... But I also switch it up with a SA 1911 Mil Spec which has a great slim profile. Its surprisingly a great weapon that easly conceals for easy handling... Happy hunting for the right one for you...

 

[JByer323]

Sig P220 Carry would be an excellent option.

 

[Bshaw]

45 Carry

When I do carry a 45 it is a Kimber Ultra Carry or a Colt lightweight Commander.

 

[INyooper]

...another (biased ) recommendation for either G30 or G36. Either will get along fine with an XD, though the XD may feel somewhat rejected.

 

[Triton20]

My everyday carry is a S&W M&P 45 compact. I carry IWB with a crossbreed super tuck and it works great for me. I like the M&P's

 

[unforgiven1203]

Kimber ultra carry.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

You want to focus on the platform, not the weapon. It is not necessary to have a small pistol, in fact it is a disadvantage in many ways. You want a flat pistol and a quality rig that will suck it up against you.

Focus on finding a good holster AND belt. You want quality leather and quality work. You want a GUN belt from the same maker as your holster, not a belt from The Gap. Ensure that the holster, mag carrier and belt all fit and that there is no slop or wobble.

I use a Milt Sparks Executive Companion in horsehide. There are many fine makers today.

1. Quality rig.
2. Think flat, not small.
3. Holster, mag carrier AND gun belt.