GWBH Posted September 27, 2018 at 05:53 PM Share Posted September 27, 2018 at 05:53 PM Looking for suggestions for a compact carry weapon in .45ACPI'm not a fan of Glocks but might consider one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper13 Posted September 27, 2018 at 06:38 PM Share Posted September 27, 2018 at 06:38 PM Shield 45.. Great gun, nice trigger, 6 and 7 rd mags...Look around , probably find it cheaper. https://grabagun.com/s-w-m-p-shield-11531-45-3-3-nts-7r.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa Posted September 27, 2018 at 07:12 PM Share Posted September 27, 2018 at 07:12 PM I have an XDs in .45. It is the original version and I had a spring kit put in it which improved it greatly. They have the 2.0 version out now that looks good. I haven't had one in my hands so not sure if the trigger was improved The Shield has a far better trigger than the original XDs but the top of the grip felt pointy in the web of my hand so I chose the XDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee n. field Posted September 27, 2018 at 07:37 PM Share Posted September 27, 2018 at 07:37 PM Looking for suggestions for a compact carry weapon in .45ACPI'm not a fan of Glocks but might consider one. XDS. It can be a handful though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted September 27, 2018 at 07:49 PM Share Posted September 27, 2018 at 07:49 PM I have the XDs in 45 but I wish Ruger had this out when i bought it https://www.ruger.com/products/sr1911/specSheets/6762.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted September 27, 2018 at 07:58 PM Share Posted September 27, 2018 at 07:58 PM I’ve got a Kimber CDP that carries well, shoots well and is accurate but expensive. It is just small enough to carry comfortably but manageable with SD loads. The only criticism I have is the checkering is almost too good. The diamonds are nice and sharp but so sharp they tend to catch on your cover shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Destro Posted September 27, 2018 at 08:30 PM Share Posted September 27, 2018 at 08:30 PM Shield 45 is great. The recoil is nowhere as bad as I thought it would be. It's a real shooter and I don't even shoot my fullsize M&P45 as much as I used to. The out of the box trigger is amazing, it's even better than the Fullsize 45 2.0's trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWBH Posted September 27, 2018 at 08:56 PM Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 at 08:56 PM Thanks guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmosphere0284 Posted September 27, 2018 at 11:40 PM Share Posted September 27, 2018 at 11:40 PM Shield 45.. Great gun, nice trigger, 6 and 7 rd mags...Look around , probably find it cheaper. https://grabagun.com/s-w-m-p-shield-11531-45-3-3-nts-7r.html ^^^ This ^^^ I love my Shield .45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2A4Cook Posted September 27, 2018 at 11:51 PM Share Posted September 27, 2018 at 11:51 PM For .45 carry, IMO NOTHING beats a commander size 1911. That being said, someone is selling a like new Ruger American Compact .45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted September 27, 2018 at 11:54 PM Share Posted September 27, 2018 at 11:54 PM AMT .45 Backup Possibly the predecessor to the Kel-Tec P-11 and Sig P365.It's all stainless and you will never forget you are carrying nor accidentally pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScopeEye Posted September 28, 2018 at 12:39 AM Share Posted September 28, 2018 at 12:39 AM For many years I had no love for Glock's but as ugly as they are they work well and shoot wellI have a Glock 30 Gen 4, inside 12 yards or so I can shoot bull's-eyes all day long same for my G19 My G30 came with 10rd mag's, I also have some 13 rd mag's too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Destro Posted September 28, 2018 at 12:55 AM Share Posted September 28, 2018 at 12:55 AM For .45 carry, IMO NOTHING beats a commander size 1911. That being said, someone is selling a like new Ruger American Compact .45 Meh lol, my R1 Enhanced LW Commander is a safe queen now if that tells you anything. The Shield 45 is so nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted September 28, 2018 at 12:56 AM Share Posted September 28, 2018 at 12:56 AM 4” XDs works great for me. Nice and flat, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWBH Posted September 28, 2018 at 01:39 AM Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 at 01:39 AM For .45 carry, IMO NOTHING beats a commander size 1911. That being said, someone is selling a like new Ruger American Compact .45 Yeah - I have a Ruger SR1911 model 6702... I saw your CZ SP-01 but I live 8 miles from the KY state line and not ready to pull the trigger (so to speak) just yet...Also looking at some S&W's and even that Taurus Officer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimster Posted September 28, 2018 at 02:04 AM Share Posted September 28, 2018 at 02:04 AM My two are a Rock Island compact 1911 and a compact Sig P320. My Sig is slowly getting more carry time. They’re both sporting Meprolight Tritium night sights. Dead nuts accurate. 45acp is my favorite cartridge to reload so I get a lot of range time with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Ring Posted September 28, 2018 at 04:25 PM Share Posted September 28, 2018 at 04:25 PM I have and like the XDS, but as stated by lee n. field, it can be a handfull, I did add Talon grips to it and that helped a lot. I just bought a Colt Combat Commander (9mm) that I may start carrying also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Power Posted September 28, 2018 at 05:02 PM Share Posted September 28, 2018 at 05:02 PM My .45 XDS was "like hitting a pole with a baseball bat", according to a female companion. Which for me sounds like fun, but regardless, I sold it when Springfield decided to lobby against our rights. I occasionally carry a H&K .45c, but it's a little pricier to carry than I'm completely comfortable with. It's a fantastic shooter though. I've been looking at a Shield for a while and had a G30 briefly that I liked. I'd love to get a Para Warthog, but their not being a company anymore makes mags a potential issue. I've also considered a Kahr in .45 acp as well, since I like their 9mms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa Posted September 28, 2018 at 05:04 PM Share Posted September 28, 2018 at 05:04 PM I had a Kimber ultra ( 3" BBL ) II tactical in .45 . I traded it in on the XDs and a Ruger LCP II . I gained .3" BBL and it doesn't beat on me any more than the Kimber did while shooting. Plus with my extra ... ummm ... padding rolls , it doesn't dig into me as bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerdeepv Posted September 28, 2018 at 05:29 PM Share Posted September 28, 2018 at 05:29 PM Glock 30SAny 1911 Commander or Officer model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymond963 Posted September 28, 2018 at 06:10 PM Share Posted September 28, 2018 at 06:10 PM Bought the Shield and liked it a lot. Added an Apex trigger and TruGlo TFX sights and am quite a bit more happy with it. The grip is very aggressive; I think I could dip my hand in motor oil and still be able to shoot this gun but the grip rubbed me raw when I once briefly carried it without a t-shirt between it and my skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Destro Posted October 1, 2018 at 10:53 PM Share Posted October 1, 2018 at 10:53 PM Bought the Shield and liked it a lot. Added an Apex trigger and TruGlo TFX sights and am quite a bit more happy with it. The grip is very aggressive; I think I could dip my hand in motor oil and still be able to shoot this gun but the grip rubbed me raw when I once briefly carried it without a t-shirt between it and my skin. That is my only complaint. I sanded it with some high grit sandpaper which helped, but in the end I put Talon Grips on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebnaws Posted October 2, 2018 at 12:49 AM Share Posted October 2, 2018 at 12:49 AM Xds fan here. Own the 9mm and have tested the .45. It's a higher quality gun than the shield imo and I like the grip safety for a ccw striker fired design. Springfield is currently running a nice promotion deal for them as well. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevis Posted October 2, 2018 at 03:58 AM Share Posted October 2, 2018 at 03:58 AM Glock 30. Tack driver, even with that shorter barrel. Love em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous One Posted October 7, 2018 at 06:59 PM Share Posted October 7, 2018 at 06:59 PM Depending on your budget, I would suggest that you look at the Sig P220 Compact or a used Sig P245. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoRonin70 Posted October 7, 2018 at 09:16 PM Share Posted October 7, 2018 at 09:16 PM I have a Glock 30SF Gen 3, with a .460 Rowland conversion barrel, which really adds little to its size (less than an inch length and .25" height for the weighted sight). You can fire .45, .45 Super, and .460 Rowland out of it with that conversion. Otherwise, it's exactly the same size as the G29SF that I use for my EDC, which is really barely bigger than a G26 in terms of bulk and size. Get a 10-round magazine with a finger extension for the 30SF, and you have 11 rounds capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 8, 2018 at 12:01 AM Share Posted October 8, 2018 at 12:01 AM Depending on your budget, I would suggest that you look at the Sig P220 Compact or a used Sig P245.yes! But I think the 220C is no longer available new either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous One Posted October 8, 2018 at 12:12 AM Share Posted October 8, 2018 at 12:12 AM Depending on your budget, I would suggest that you look at the Sig P220 Compact or a used Sig P245. yes! But I think the 220C is no longer available new either. You can still find a new one on Gunbroker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olddude1970 Posted October 8, 2018 at 01:00 AM Share Posted October 8, 2018 at 01:00 AM I have the Ruger American Compact 45. A little heavy but handles the recoil very well. Easy to carry Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 whit Posted October 8, 2018 at 02:10 AM Share Posted October 8, 2018 at 02:10 AM XDS or glock 30s, the latter is my winter carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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