.45 for carry, opinions wanted

snipe2

February 14, 2003 16:41

I'm look to buy a .45 acp. Criteria .... carry / concealment. I like the Springfield UltraComp PX915, Kimber ultra carry II but unsure about the "beavertail". The S&W 4516 looks small and smooth ... same with the Glock 36. The Taurus PT145 looks like a player in this field, I don't know how it stands up to the others. As for Ruger ..... Their web site "SUCKS" .... no info... so I Probably won't consider them. All opinions and info will be greatly appriciated as I will be buy one soon.

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  mballai

  February 14, 2003 16:51

  A lot depends on the size of your hands, the rounds you want to carry etc. I don't think the real chopped down 1911s are likely to be reliable. I'd recommend a Commander sized 1911 or a Glock 30 if you want to have enough rounds for a serious confrontation ready to go.
  
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  royc38

  February 14, 2003 17:02

  If you want a carry gun, get the Colt Defender. Its the lightest and very accurate and dependable. They hold 7+1 or 8+1 if you get the Defender plus.[^]

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  snipe2

  February 14, 2003 17:12

  As for size, I wear a medium glove. I shoot my AMT .45 backup, Tarus Titianum .41 mag. (man, I love that one), Ruger Blackhawk .357, (alot, of rounds through that one) Beretta 84m .380 double stack ... all without any problems. As for ammo .... Win. STX, Cor-Bon, Black Talon. I don't know which, but I'll find one that the gun likes and will surely do the job.

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  Sunray

  February 14, 2003 18:37

  Considering you'll carry it a lot more than you'll shoot it, other than range time, go with the Glock. On weight alone. The only pistol that Smith makes that's any good is the Model 41. It's a .22 though. Look at the Ruger despite their web page. They want to get you into their dealer's stores. Good solid firearms, IF they fit your hand.
  Personally, if I had to carry a pistol, it'd be my Colt Government Model .45. Works every time, provided the ammo is good. Fits my hand, I know where it shoots and I can carry one without the world knowing. It's the holster as much as the gun.

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  Wagion

  February 14, 2003 18:40

  IF you can find one check out a Colt CCO 45 they are light small and acurate.
  
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  gap1916

  February 14, 2003 18:44

  Check out the Sig P245 and the Witness. My 2 cents [8D]
  
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  rsnyder55

  February 14, 2003 21:14

  Another thing to consider is budget.

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  Palantirion

  February 14, 2003 21:16

  Wilson KZ45 Compact. It may be a little bigger than you are looking for, maybe not. I would look at it because it holds 10 rounds and the build quality, accuracy and reliablity are top-notch.
  
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  SUBMARINER

  February 14, 2003 21:48

  GUNTESTS JUST DID A TEST OF COMPACT .45'S AND THEY PICKED THE SPRINGFIELD.STAY AWAY FROM THE TAURUS ITS CRAP,AT LEAST MINE WAS.I GOT RID OF IT.THE GLOCK IS GOING TO HAVE A HELL OF A KICK,BUT IT WILL BE RELIABLE.LOOK HARD AT THE SIG,I BET YOULL LIKE IT
  
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  gskyhawk

  February 15, 2003 05:27

  snipe2: how do you like the taurus ti. in 41mag?? what barrel lenght does yours have? thanks

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