Compact 40 or 45 ???

[railbug]

I want to buy a new very concealable 40 or 45 I had a Kahr PM45 that I sold and now kicking myself. What is your thoughts on a good replacement? I was looking at a Walther PPS 40 but not sure. I would like a gun with the rail so the compact glock is out.

 

[trnsplntfrmohio]

45. 45 is a lot lower pressure to begin with. 40 is a very snappy round, and gets even snappier out of a smaller gun.

 

[JohnP82]

I want to buy a new very concealable 40 or 45 I had a Kahr PM45 that I sold and now kicking myself. What is your thoughts on a good replacement? I was looking at a Walther PPS 40 but not sure. I would like a gun with the rail so the compact glock is out.

The compact Glock models do have rails, but the subcompacts do not. I dont know how small you were wanting, but you can get a G23 or G30 with a rail. Subcompact G27 will not have a rail tough.
I would go with what you are more comfortable shooting. If you regret getting rid of the pm45 so much why not get another? Good luck with your decision.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

I really like my XDSC.40 but that's just me. I'm not a very big guy and I don't find the muzzle whip that bad. It takes a few rounds to get used to, but ANY carry gun should get a regular workout anyways.

 

[Dave Doehrman]

I want to buy a new very concealable 40 or 45 I had a Kahr PM45 that I sold and now kicking myself. What is your thoughts on a good replacement? I was looking at a Walther PPS 40 but not sure. I would like a gun with the rail so the compact glock is out.

I really like the Beretta PX4 Storm Subcompact in .40.

It has all the features you're looking for and the prices are between $450 and $500. Mine is a ball to shoot and after 300 rounds, I haven't had any feed or function problems. It drops in a jacket pocket or pants pocket and ii isn't much larger than a Smith J-frame.

Here's a link to a review and a couple videos: Finally! High Capacity Pocket Pistols! Px4 Subcompact & XD-9 Subcompact - Handguns and Gear - GunsAmerica Magazine And Forums

 

[NIFT]

I would like a gun with the rail so the compact glock is out.

The Glock 30 (subcompact) in .45 ACP does have a rail.

 

[railbug]

Thanks for the info, I need to do some shopping. I had a XD sub-compact 40
And really liked it, I have also had a Glock, the handle was a little big for my comfort. I will check out the recommendations. Thanks again

 

[HighStrung]

Daily carrier of a M&P40c and love it. It's been accurate at the distances that I would expect it to be, conceals nicely. For a .40, the M&P compact is surprizingly managable in terms of how snappy it feels, even more managable than a couple full size .40's I've shot.

 

[youngda9]

Get the .40. More capacity, which you will be limited with already in a small gun. Performance is so similar its not worth discussing anymore.

 

[youngda9]

Daily carrier of a M&P40c and love it. It's been accurate at the distances that I would expect it to be, conceals nicely. For a .40, the M&P compact is surprizingly managable in terms of how snappy it feels, even more managable than a couple full size .40's I've shot.

Just saw this post, this is what I carry as well. Awesome firearm.

 

[railbug]

I did some shopping today and did some reading on here, may look real hard at the sig p250 in the two gun set. The .40 and .45 should be out soon. Looks like a good deal to me, I was told you can put the trigger in 19 different frames. I looked at the px4 and the walther PPS, both nice guns.

 

[Hoosier45]

I like the M&P40c and the Glock 23. Maybe the EMP 40. You're going to be hard pressed to find one as small as your PM45. I had a Kahr P40 that I sold to another INGOer that I really liked.