Conceal Carry .45 Handgun

[fwgun]

Right now I have a Springfield XD .45 which is a huge gun to carry around. Pretty much it has to be OC'ed or semi-CC'ed when carrying it because of the size & weight of the gun.

I am trying to find a .40 or a .45 that is a good size to conceal carry... any suggestions? I don't want a revolver.

 

[looney2ns]

Ruger Sr40c.
Barretta Px4 subcompact in 40.

 

[eldirector]

Do you like your Springfield, otherwise?

I have a XD40SC that can conceal pretty easily. The shorter grip makes the difference, along with a good holser.

I also know some folks that conceal a full-sized XD, so maybe a different holster would help you?

 

[hooky]

Move to a single stack and go 1911. It's fairly easy to conceal a full size 1911.

 

[cosermann]

Glock 30 SF.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

I conceal carried a Glock 30SF .45 ACP for a while. It got to be too bulky for me but it's still a great gun to CC if you're sticking to .45.

 

[fwgun]

Do you like your Springfield, otherwise?

I have a XD40SC that can conceal pretty easily. The shorter grip makes the difference, along with a good holser.

I also know some folks that conceal a full-sized XD, so maybe a different holster would help you?

I really like the springfield, I feel like it is a reliable gun, and it has a nice design to it, and I like to dual safety. How much does a XD40SC sell for? and any idea what type of holster they are using?

 

[fwgun]

Move to a single stack and go 1911. It's fairly easy to conceal a full size 1911.

I really don't know much about the 1911, what would be a good 1911 to carry, because doesn't more than 1 company make them? and aren't they pretty expensive?

 

[fwgun]

Ruger Sr40c.
Barretta Px4 subcompact in 40.

I just looked up the Px4 and i really like the design and size of it, how much do those run for?

 

[rockhopper46038]

I'll second the suggestion for a single stack 1911. It's amazingly concealable. But the note about the right holster is equally applicable. You might just need to find a holster (or belt; many people forget about the belt) that works a little better for you and your current gun.

 

[Colt556]

Kimber Ultra, Kimber Pro, Colt Officers/Compact or Colt Commander are my choices.

 

[longbow]

Get one of those shoot me first vests to cover it up?

 

[01deuce]

HK45c or USP 45c.

 

[eldirector]

I really like the springfield, I feel like it is a reliable gun, and it has a nice design to it, and I like to dual safety. How much does a XD40SC sell for? and any idea what type of holster they are using?

The Sub-compacts seem to be in the $400-ish range new. You'll see them in the classifieds on here now and then, too.

I use a SuperTuck for concealing, and so do a few other folks I know. Comp-tac seems to be popular as well, and I'm sure there are others. A good holster and belt combination, and you can conceal about anything.

I mention the sub-compact only because you are already familiar with the full-size. No sense in changing what you like (grip and controls) when you can just go a bit smaller.

 

[joshualee49]

Colt Commander for me. I OC most of the time though. I saw a pretty nice looking ATI subcompact 1911 in .45 today at the LGS. They wanted $100.00 too much for it, but it was very slim and would be easily concealable.



The wife's XDsc in 9mm conceals easily as well. We picked it up new for a used Glock 19 and a fifty dollar bill. ($400.00 + tax out the door).

The XD holster it came with tends to "fall away" from my side. Probably due to the HUGE belt loops on the thing. I imagine with a wider belt it would stay more against my waist...

 

[eldirector]

The XD holster it came with tends to "fall away" from my side. Probably due to the HUGE belt loops on the thing. I imagine with a wider belt it would stay more against my waist...

The provided plastic "holster" is worthless! A cheap Fobus is better. I picked up a leather holster from JBP that holds it nice and close. Looks "classy" when I OC, and an untucked Polo serves for an impromptu conceal.

When I first got this XD, I was worried that it would never conceal well. Its thick (double stack) and heavy (for a composite). Once I picked up a good belt and IWB holster, and learned how to dress around it a bit, it simply disappeared.

 

[Hohn]

Glock 36.

 

[iChokePeople]

I'll second the suggestion for a single stock 1911. It's amazingly concealable. But the note about the right holster is equally applicable. You might just need to find a holster (or belt; many people forget about the belt) that works a little better for you and your current gun.

Third.

 

[Excalibur]

If you like the XD series, the XDM 45 3.8 compact is pretty good.

 

[joshualee49]

The provided plastic "holster" is worthless! A cheap Fobus is better. I picked up a leather holster from JBP that holds it nice and close. Looks "classy" when I OC, and an untucked Polo serves for an impromptu conceal.

Agreed there. I don't know if it's the XD holster design combined with the small length of the sc, but my 4.5" XDm holster was actually pretty nice. Either way, I will definitely be getting her a new holster for it.