What's the smallest 45acp for carry? I'm looking for the PF9 equivalent in 45

[dice dealer]

Kahr CW45

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[Wild Deuce]

I don't know but the Taurus Millennium sounds like the gun to get. Wonder if anyone might be selling one ....

 

[LLDJR]

My recent studies pointed to the Kahr PM45

 

[m82mike]

Kimber ultra CDP II 25 oz. 7rds plus a trigger thats great. Had mine for more than 2 Yrs.

 

[NHT3]

It's not 45 ACP but you might consider a Glock 39.. 45 GAP.. Same weight bullets and same balistics as 45ACP but in a very small package.. I have a G38 and really like it.

 

[BDBHoover]

My EDC is a G30 and I CC it everyday while working and nobody has noticed.... I also OC when I'm not working...... Low recoil... A bit thicker than the PF9 I had but I love carrying something I know that will 100% go bang every time.......... Not bashing any other firearm but I love my glock for the reliability..... G30 or G30SF.... check em out..... If your ever around the north side of Indy I'll let ya fondle my G30..... I don't get to the range much due to the high price of ammo otherwise I'd let ya shoot it....

 

[Dargasonus]

My EDC is a Taurus PT145. It's a little thicker than the PT745 since it has a double stack mag, but not noticeably thicker IMO.

 

[teddy12b]

I held a glock 36 today while at a store picking up powder. It was very nice and in my opinion about as good as it's going to get. Only problem was the price, $630 ouch!

 

[dagibson1507]

Used ones go for in the low 400's

 

[teddy12b]

As much as I like the glock 36, if I ever carry a gun on me if the gun doesn't have a manual safety I won't carry with one in the chamber. If it was a compact 1911 type then I would carry with one in the chamber because of the safety. That's really my only gripe on the G36 other than the price of it. $400 would be a pretty sweet deal.

 

[melensdad]

For comparison purposes:

 

[IndyGunner]

12 round capacity American Tactical Imports 1911-Style FX45 "Fatboy" 45 ACP Pistol

 

[Seven High]

I am going to reach back into the past and say take a look at the Star PD. They are a compact 45acp with an aluminum frame. Very easy to carry.

 

[teddy12b]

I have to admit that the more I look into this the more I also want to handle a ruger SR9c. I like the idea of the small size, loaded chamber indicator, and 1911 style safety. If only it were in a 45, but there's some pretty nasty 9mm ammo out there too. Hmmm, so much to consider on this.

 

[45acp223]

Old Thread, but I ran across an ATI FX series 45ACP with a 3.2" barrel today. I was impressed with the fit quality. The slide was smoother and the trigger pull lighter than the used Springfield sitting next to it. It also came with a beavertail safety grip and the round hammer, priced under $500. I was considering pulling the wallet out, but the made in the Phillippines was buggin' me a bit. I suppose that shouldn't have anything to do with it as Taurus, H&K, Glock and others are not USA made. I've read good things about the Glock 30 and also the Smith M&P's. Anyone got an opinion on the ATI's? or spend a little more for a Glock or M&P? This is a link to it: American Tactical Imports,

The gunstore clerk said Glock was coming out soon with a new model in 45ACP soon that would make a good carry gun, anyone know anything about it?

 

[Hohn]

Detonics combat master,or star PD

Maybe glock 36

Bite the bullet has a G36 in stock that struck me as a very impressive overall package for .45ACP. Felt even better than a G26.

Would do well IWB I think.

 

[Hohn]

I have to admit that the more I look into this the more I also want to handle a ruger SR9c. I like the idea of the small size, loaded chamber indicator, and 1911 style safety. If only it were in a 45, but there's some pretty nasty 9mm ammo out there too. Hmmm, so much to consider on this.

Nasty 9mm= 147gr HST.

 

[Fawkes]

I carry a g36 and before I bought it I had also heard of the supposed "issues" but talked with a glock armorer at the 1500 gun show and decided to buy (not from him, he doesn't sell). He has carried his first gen g36 for many years with no issues. My pistol is very accurate and easy to carry.

 

[IndyGunner]

Nasty 9mm= 147gr HST.

Why that over 124gr?

 

[bingley]

I don't know anyone who owns one, but there's the DoubleTap: two rounds of .45 ACP. I can't imagine it'd be kind to your wrist, or that you'd want to try for a target more than 8' away...

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