Best compact 45 acp handgun?

[TLHelmer]

Kahr PM45?

I don't have one of those, but I like my Kahr CM9.

 

[sig1473]

HK45c or Glock 30

 

[JJM7288]

Glock 36.

 

[alclark2]

I'm usually toting my xds45 but my Kimber Ultra Carry 2 is much nicer.

 

[bobzilla]

As much as I'd love a lightweight compact 1911, I have to make do with my Taurus 24/7 compact. 10 rds of .45 in a nice compact size.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Pretty happy with the P245.

 

[cosermann]

Glock 30SF, S, or the 36 if you want something slimmer.

 

[Que]

Defender's.......bottom one has night sights and crimson trace......both run 100%

I had a chance to shoot one of these last week. I never thought I would like a real compact (more like sub-compact), but I enjoyed it. It's now on my 2017 buy list.

 

[calcot7]

I'll also go with the Defender, but let's not forget the old school, once popular Star PD, Commander length barrel, Officers size grip and light weight. If I can just figure how to put night sights on it cost effectively. Has anyone heard of this being done?

 

[IndyGlockMan]

Les Baer Stinger, Trijicon HD's, Smith & Alexander mag well, VZ style grips...

 

[Hjarnett]

I love my springfield xds 3.3 I just wish s&w would make a 45 shield

 

[foszoe]

Beretta/Stoeger 8045. An all metal frame. Look at a px4 in .45. The 8045 compact is basically a predecessor. Came in a compact design

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

I'll vote for the Glock 30s

Can't beat a G30S . Soul stealing caliber with capacity for BG's friends , it eats everything and runs when other guns won't.

 

[Route 45]

Can't beat a G30S......it eats everything

Is that why it's grip is so fat?

 

[Hoosier45]

I am a sucker for a commander size 1911, and I really like my WC Stealth. But I am always tempted when I see the used M&P 45c's go for $400.

 

[Barry]

I'll vote for the Glock 30s

I'll second the 30S

 

[bmbutch]

I typically favor HK, but my M&Pc .45 with Apex DAEK (spelling?) is my typical hip rider. Sometimes Shield, VP9, & if really baggy clothes HK45 Light LEM, but +90% of the time, the M&Pc

 

[Expat]

Sig P220 compact makes a nice carry gun in .45.

 

[AA&E]

I like the Commander sized 1911, have owned and sold half a dozen over the years but my new S&W is a keeper I think....lightweight scandium frame and trijicon sights...

I have a Colt 1991A1 Compact Commander that is very similar to this. The only complaint I'd have regarding it is weight. With a good holster it becomes manageable, but loaded it is almost double in weight over my Glock 27 and it holds nearly half the rounds. 5+1 compared to 9+1.. 40 some ounces.. compared to 20 some ounces. Fairly significant difference. Is there anything out there lighter w/ good capacity?

 

[AA&E]

Is that why it's grip is so fat?

It's made for a man sized hand.