+1 on the Glock 36-its a good shooter!
I carry the Colt New Agent, 1911 platform-Love it!
Anywhere from 400-1k... I only want one so I am not afraid to spend good money for the right one.It all depends on how you're defining compact!!
There are plenty of folks that make a 3" barreled 1911 in .45ACP.
Also plenty of folks that make a compact version of their other firearms, like the XD or M&P.
Now if you wish to verge upon sub-compact, then you might want to take a look at the Kahr P-45 or CW-45. Or even the PM-45.
I've fired a P-45 before... So, essentially that means I've fired a CW-45 too. I didn't like it. I think the frames are just too light weight and thin to make it comfortable. Of course, they're not meant to be comfortable all-day-long range guns...
I'd not really want to shoot a PM-45 on anything resembling a regular basis. I'd shoot it to say I shot one, though.
How much do you wish to spend on this pistol? That's going to be a deciding factor for sure!
-J-
I'm looking to pick up a Kahr P45 or PM45. Have never shot one but 1st hand conversations have all been positive. I did some research on the net and came with about equal negative and positive. I will post range range reports if I buy one.
I'd not really want to shoot a PM-45 on anything resembling a regular basis. I'd shoot it to say I shot one, though.