"Ideal" .45 ACP defense/carry handgun...

cwinn

December 08, 2002 14:39

Im mostly a long gun person but ive decided to get a new handgun to serve as a do anyhting go anywhere pistol. My ruger p90 is great but to large for concealed carry. I would like opinions on what the most ideal 45ACP semi-auto would be. By ideal i mean large enough for accuracy/comfort/controlability, but not to large for carry and concealment. Right now i think the best option may be the Sig P245, but i would like input from people who carry daily or have experience with any gun that would fit this role. Thanks!

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  Palantirion

  December 08, 2002 15:43

  I'm no expert, but three guns came to mind:
  -Wilson CQB or KZ45 compact - not cheap, but extremely high quality.
  -Kahr P40 - It's .40, not .45, but the energy delivered with 165-grain SD loads is comperable to .45 ball. I've heard they are very well made and the are VERY small. I'm want one, but live in CA where they are not "drop-tested for safety" so I have to find a used one
  
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  punchie

  December 08, 2002 17:49

  Colt Defender, Para Carry, Kimber Compact CDP. Another very good choice would be the single stack (so much thinner) Glock 36.
  
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  4000fps

  December 09, 2002 03:41

  Price cheap, alot of power, 10 rounds of .45...Glock 30.

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  Nighthawk

  December 09, 2002 04:49

  I second the Glock 30,Good luck!!
  
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  Pearyw

  December 09, 2002 13:12

  I will have to third the model 30 as a carry gun. i am a 1911 junky, but the 30 is hard to beat. I have Colts, Kimbers, Star,Springfield, H&K, SIG,etc. in 45 acp, But I use the 30 for concealed carry.

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  Short Trader

  December 09, 2002 13:21

  I fourth the G30, that is what I carry. However, your choice of the 245 is a good one. Fine gun.
  
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  royc38

  December 09, 2002 17:24

  I also would pick the Colt Defender. Why? Because I own one and for carry I don't see anything else out there thats as good and as light as the Defender. 22 1/2 oz and 8rds.

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  cwinn

  December 09, 2002 18:13

  Thanks to all who replied. I believe ill have to add one Glock 30 to my Christmas list for Santa...

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  mballai

  December 09, 2002 19:56

  I'll add to the Glock 30 vote, but for a slim second in 1911 style, a Colt Commander would get my recommendation.
  
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  LABWILD

  December 10, 2002 03:26

  I love my 1911s (Colt, Safari, Kimber) and I often carry my Colt Compact concealed. I also have grown to appreciate Glocks (I like the Gl 23 for concealed carry). Having read the responses to your question, I am going to take a close look at the Glock 30.

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