Whats the best compact .45acp

[Sedanman]

Kimber makes a ultra carry 2 that has a 3" barrel and is easy to carry. I also like the XDS and am looking forward to shooting one.

 

[DBCooper]

For the money I like my Taurus Millenium.

 

[6mm Shoot]

I like my Glock 36. As I get older I am looking for something that is lighter. It may be time for me to go to a 40 or god for bid, must I say it, a 9mm. For now I'm still sticking with the 36 till I decide to buy a new gun. No time soon not with the prices the way they are now.

 

[45acp223]

Glock G30 hands down for self defense, 1911A1 for target/precision shooting.

 

[JRPLANE]

Glock 30 for sure

 

[Lodogg2221]

I like my Springfield Ultra Compact...though it is a bit on the heavy side.
Glock has a new compact .45, the G30S, that could be worth looking into too.

 

[mmfirearms]

glock 30, nice sub compact and hardly any kick. less kick then the glock 26, nice for a 45 sub compact.

 

[chubbs]

Para carry 45acp

 

[Fawkes]

G36. I carried G30 for a while, too big.

 

[kylew765]

I just pick up sig 1911 ultra two tone with 3" barrel and 28oz shoots great and easy to carry

 

[indytiger]

Thanks for the comments keep them coming.

I like my 9mm xdm and have looked at the xds.
One negative for it is the number of rounds it will hold even with the extended clip.
I like the idea of it being thinner which will allow me to carry it more.
A second ding with the xd series is cleaning.
I did not realize they really can not be torn down like my Colt 1911.
First time I took the xdm apart, I was very surprised how few part could be cleaned.
I like being able to do a full tear down. (some feedback on the cleaning would be nice) if I can hijack my own thread or if this is covered on another thread please direct me that way.
I also like the hammerless design which is a negative for me on the Colt.
It can be a pain in the side.

Is there a .45, hammerless that can be torn down for cleaning.
Or am I nuts. Be gentle with the last question.

 

[dye]

Glock 36

 

[sartwell]

XDS here.

 

[Cannonfodder333]

I own a hk usp compact and love it. I also own a xds and it is amazing, recoil is a little heavier, but for a 3.3 in barrel it is pretty on at 10 yards.

 

[Big Ram]

Glock 30sf all the way. Another good choice would be the xdm compact

 

[digitalphoenix]

You go by what you think fits in your hand the best! Be it a baby Glock or a 1911 Commander.

 

[bstewrat3]

I mostly carry my Kahr CW 45. It is really light and in NY approved (7 rounds). Price is reasonable too.

I just picked up a CW45 and the price was the big draw. As soon as I get a carry system figured out for carry on the bicycle it will be getting some miles.

 

[rockhopper46038]

I've got a customized Wilson CQB Compact I've just started carrying after running it through enough rounds to make me comfortable with it. I've been a full size carrier for a long time, but I gotta admit it is easier to carry the 4" version.

 

[ZOMBIE2012]

I HAVE A TAURUS MILLENIUM 45 AND AN XDS,I LIKE BOTH

 

[charley59]

XD .45 Compact. Almost same size as a G19. Very comfortable gun to shoot well. Had mine as an EDC for 2 years now.