Conceal Carry .45 Handgun

[themadmedic]

HK45c or USP 45c.

Agree with this or 1911

 

[TheWabbit]

I carry a .45 M&P during the winter and 9mm PF9 during the summer. I've been looking at single stack .45s for the summer months.

I'm hoping S&W will rerelease a S&W 457 as a M&p Shield .45

 

[cesna250]

Glock 36. Uhuh.

 

[Birds Away]

I'm hoping S&W will rerelease a S&W 457 as a M&p Shield .45

Wow, excellent idea! Does it have to be all plasticky though?

 

[marshallartist]

I like the XD40sc but I like the Glock 27 better. The Glock 30 or 36 would also be a good choice. I had a 30sf that had problems but I think I just got a lemon. 1911's are a good choice too but they are heavy compared to the XD.

 

[cesna250]

[ame]http://youtu.be/qprvXMVGqGw[/ame]

 

[Dave Doehrman]

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.

I'm here in Ft Wayne and have a few you can handle or shoot if you want. I have:

HK45C - .45ACP
Springfield Micro Compact - .45ACP
Beretta PX4 Sub Compact in .40 S&W

My EDC is the HK45C and I carry IWB at 4:00

 

[rdg]

I really like my XDs for concealed carry! Lightweight and shoots fine.

 

[Mark 1911]

When I do choose to conceal, I don't have a problem concealing my 1911s and I'm not a big guy. I'm 5-9, 180lbs. In cooler weather I use a OWB belt holster with a sweatshirt or jersey over it. For warmer weather and lighter weight clothes I'll use a IWB holster under my shirt. I find if I wear the IWB holster a little further back on my hip (about 4 o'clock position) it doesn't seem to print bad at all because the handle is flat against the rear of my ribs / kidney area and a loose fitting shirt hides it quite nicely.

I think the concealability of a larger piece like a 1911 has a LOT to do with the holster you're using. For a OWB belt holster I use a GALCO "concealable" hoslter ("concealable" is Galco's model name). For an IWB I use a Galco V-Hawk. These holsters keep the gun tight against your body and minimize printing. Makes a big difference.

 

[looney2ns]

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

$475 ish
Very soft shooting.

 

[BDBHoover]

I OC and CC my G30.... OC while out and about during the day and CC at work.....

 

[kawtech87]

Sig P220 Compact would be my choice.

In fact I think I just may get me one!

 

[Viper393]

This looks interesting.

XD-S Compact 45ACP Pistol | Springfield Armory USA

 

[FireBirdDS]

I have an XD-45 compact that I can conceal just fine. Uses a 10 rd compact mag, and also has a 13 rd service mag. Personally I see the XDm-45 3.8 compact as a bit of a downgrade from what I have, since it carries only 9 instead of 10 rds.

 

[Skywired]

I really like my XDs for concealed carry! Lightweight and shoots fine.

^^THIS^^ ALL THE WAY

I took delivery of mine last week. WOW. I've done the .22 Magnum, .380, .38 Special, 9 MM..... THIS .... is the puppy

 

[gunman41mag]

COLT OFFICERS 45 1911, DETONICS COMBAT MASTER 45 1911,

 

[JimmyR]

Personally, I like my new Sig P250, for a few reasons:
1) Its a Sig, and the warranty stays with the gun, making used guns more appealing.
2) Its modular, so you can change it around as your needs change. I have it in a 9mm subcompact, but with an extra compact frame. You can get the conversion kit for multiple calibers and switch them in and out as needed, allowing you to shoot 9mm for target or plinking, and .40 S&W for personal protection.
3) The subcompact model mag holds 12 rounds, and the compact holds 15. Not bad for a smaller gun.

Just a thought, might be worth checking out.

 

[Fixer]

I OC/CC an XD 45 Service. I typically don't have any trouble CC with my DeSantis Mini Slide with thumb strap. Comfortable holster that rides high and tight to the body. Never a big fan of the paddle holster they come with.

 

[fwgun]

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...

That is the same problem that I was having, the gun is so large and heavy, and the look was to big for the belt so it was falling away from my side making it stick out to much and a kind of awkward feeling.

 

[iChokePeople]

That is the same problem that I was having, the gun is so large and heavy, and the look was to big for the belt so it was falling away from my side making it stick out to much and a kind of awkward feeling.

So the problem was that you have the wrong belt/holster.