what compact .45 should i buy

[dukeboy_318]

im looking for a compact or even a subcompact .45, i dont want a saturday night special but i dont want to spend a fortune either, somewhere in the 250 to 600 range is where im looking primarily. thanks

 

[jason conley]

how about a glock? 325 smith and wesson night watchman. buy a full size .45 and wear cloths that cover it.

 

[BurninBrass]

Rock Island CS if you're wanting a 1911 style. Glock 30 or 36 if you prefer polymer.

 

[Bronsonbull]

Check out a Bersa Thunder UC in .45. $350 or less and great little shooters.

 

[sparkyfender]

GLOCK 30, possibly?

 

[jesse485]

Kahr CW45, Glock 30/36

 

[88E30M50]

I carry a RIA Compact 1911 and love it. It's been a great gun and is both accurate and reliable. My son carries a Bersa 45UC and he is very happy with that one too. Either would make for a good choice. Which one suits you would depend on how you want to carry. For me, I like the 1911 because I like to carry in condition 1, with one round chambered, the hammer cocked and safety on. The Bersa is double action with a de-cocker, so it gets carried in condition two.

This is my first RIA and I'm impressed overall. I have not found anything to complain about with it at all. I put on a set of very thin grips and the gun conceals and carries very well. My son and I have more experience with the Bersa's as his represents the fifth one we have bought. I have 2 Bersa 380s and 2 Bersa 9mms and have found the larger Bersas to be excellent guns.

 

[LLDJR]

Kahr CW45, Glock 30/36

one of these would be my choice!

 

[Nayls47]

Kahr CW45 or Rock Island CW would be my choice.
The Kahr is lighter and more expensive, The RIA is a 1911 style and less money. I have the Rock Island and has been flawless. I would go to a shop or show and check them both out.

 

[LotsofGlocks]

Glock 30 would be my choice.

 

[wtfd661]

If your looking for a 1911 you can find used Kimber or Colt 3" or 4" barrel configuration for around the 600 mark.

If your looking for a polymer than the Springfield XD 45 compact makes a nice gun. It comes with a 4" barrel and a compact flush fitting 10 rd mag along with a 13 rd mag with a grip extension.

Glock 30's are nice.

Kahr CW45 is a nice single stack compact .45 that can be had NIB for around the 450 mark, but only come with 1 mag.

 

[dukeboy_318]

ive got a 1911, had an XD in .45, i did not like it thats why im looking for a new one. im carrying my 1911 has my daily carry which is fine in the winter but in the summer itll be harder to conceal in my opinion. ill have to check out the Rock Island and the glock

 

[ISHOOTHST'S]

S&W M&P45C 45 4" Black 8R for Sale at Buds Gun Shop $564.00

You wont regret it.

 

[wtfd661]

S&W M&P45C 45 4" Black 8R for Sale at Buds Gun Shop $564.00

You wont regret it.

That does look sweet, would love to shoot one.

 

[littletommy]

I carry a Taurus pt745 Millineum pro. Never had an issue and under $350.

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

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[dukeboy_318]

I carry a Taurus pt745 Millineum pro. Never had an issue and under $350.

No way im going back to a Millineum pro again. I had a PT111 in 9mm, bought it new in box, thing jammed after 3 shots every time, bought new mags and different ammo, same thing happened, took it back to the shop i bought it from, owner took it out to his personal range after closing, done the same to him, sent it back to taurus under warranty, they claimed to fix it, got it back and it jammed after every shot. started stove piping. sent it back again, taurus claimed that it checked out fully, after much back and forth for a few months, they gave me my money back. Im never owning one again. Now ive got a taurus OSS and a taurus PT1911 both in .45 and never had a single jam or misfire with them.

 

[JohnN]

S&W M&P45C 45 4" Black 8R for Sale at Buds Gun Shop $564.00

You wont regret it.

I agree.

The M&P45C is the same size as the Glock 19 which is considered by many to be the optimal size EDC. Try one, you will like it.

 

[GoBoilers!]

For a compact .45 I'd go with:
Glock 30/36
S&W M&P45C
Taurus Mil-Pro
In that order. I like all three and am trying to decide which is my next buy.

 

[Revopop]

I'll second the M&P. It is just a smidge smaller than a G19, but it seems to be just the right size for most people. It was a hair too short in the grip for my liking, so I went with a Colt CCO, but that would exceed your budget if you could find one.

If you're accustomed to the 1911 you may want to consider getting the thumb safety option. I got it on my full size M&P40 and I like it. My thumb goes right to the same place as when I shoot 1911s.