Suggestions for a 45 handgun

[r2kbA]

My full-size is also ribbed

For her pleasure?

 

[Picton]

For her pleasure?

Of course.

I am a gentleman.

 

[Twigg]

As a traditionalist I can only suggest an 1911, officers model. Compact 6 (sometimes 7) +1 rounds of .45 acp goodness.
The spirit of John Moses Browning shall smile upon you and keep you and your loved ones safe.

 

[1776]

Beauty. Never heard of this manufacturer.

Damn, that Glock has a big barrel.

Yes, yes.....long barrels

 

[pupchow]

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[glockforlife]

Glock 30 or 30SF. My 30SF is one of my most accurate pistols and the trigger is just fine!

 

[Golddiggie]

I still like the 1911C with the 4-1/3" bull barrel.


Need to look at getting another of their 1911's soon. Just trying to decide if I get the 1911G (in 45ACP) in stainless or one of the models in 9mm...

BTW, the 1911C uses the same magazines as the 1911G. Not reduced capacity since the frame is the same.

 

[gerrycaruso]

I like revolvers and have several in .45 but I can't think of any that are small. The SAA is probably the smallest and it's not that small.

 

[HorizontalHunter]

The Governor is a 45 handgun, right?

True, but about the best you can do in Mass for a Governor is a Rino.

I’m with @gerrycaruso. Don’t overlook the S&W Shield in 45. I was surprised how soft shooting mine is For a small 45. If nothing else give it a try before you dismiss it.

Bob

 

[ccm75]

G30 Glock, any flavor.

I know I get more boolits with a 30 than 36, but does the advantage of slimmer carry make up for it...?

 

[paul73]

so odd i am the first one to say that.
glock 29SF.
.45 is dead, 10mm is the way.

 

[DitchDigger]

I know you said no S&W Shield,,,,
But, I will say that I really like my Shield 45 with a trigger upgrade
shoots well for me and easy carry

 

[enbloc]

I know I get more boolits with a 30 than 36, but does the advantage of slimmer carry make up for it...?

I have no problem with concealed carry up to and including a .45 Government. Slimmer is fine if you never need it...

 

[DarkJoker33]

Im a bit of an oddball, So in addition to the HK recomandation, ill nominate and italian 45 with a rotating barrel.

 

[1903Collector]

XDS 45,
Springfield Range Officer Compact,
Or a MagaStar 45,..

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Technical violation! That's a Firestar not a Megastar.

 

[blackrock_shoots]

Springfield XDS Mod 2 45 is a decent and decent price. Ton of recoil... Maybe a SW carry size 1911...

 

[NHKevin]

I know I get more boolits with a 30 than 36, but does the advantage of slimmer carry make up for it...?

36 is a bit snappier than the 30. I loved my 30.

 

[jkelly1229]

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If it matters aren't those imported from the Philippines and roll marked DE? I know that matters to some

 

[timbo]

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Yum!

 

[daveyburt]

36 is a bit snappier than the 30. I loved my 30.

There also seems to be a huge difference in trigger length (from backstrap to trigger). The 36 was uncomfortable to me but YMMV.

 

[Wickedcoolname]

I'm busy as hell with work and don't have much time to shop the stores, I'm looking for a smallish 45, for everyday carry. What do you all recommend. I Don't want a Shield. And I am in Mass.
Does the Mill have regular hours when mostly all are open?

I was issued a Sig P220 for a few years. Not exactly smallish, but otherwise an excellent handgun.

 

[Varmint]

so odd i am the first one to say that.
glock 29SF.
.45 is dead, 10mm is the way.

Do your 10 millimeters impress the ladies?

 

[paul73]

Do your 10 millimeters impress the ladies?

it`s not the length that matters, it`s the skill.

 

[pupchow]

If it matters aren't those imported from the Philippines and roll marked DE? I know that matters to some

Imported from BUL Ltd (Israel).

 

[1776]

Doesn't matter which one you pick.....any of them will land you in jail if you have to use it in MA sshole

 

[enbloc]

it`s not the length that matters, it`s the skill.

If you've got the length... you've probably got the skill...

 

[vicpinto]

That’s not a pistol!
It’s a flight deck!

Commonly also referred to as the hood of a school bus.

 

[MGnoob]

Sig p220 compact

 

[StevieP]

I haven't read the whole thread. Did the OP make a choice?

Put me in the "If you're going to have a .45, make it a 1911" camp. Sig TTT for me. I have a kydex IWB holster and a Miami shoulder rig for it because, well, that's what you do when you want to be a badass. Mostly it sits in my desk drawer if it's needed.

For something a *little* smaller, check out the 1911 FASTBACK NIGHTMARE CARRY

 

[BillO]

Don't make a decision until you hold a 45ACP S&W Shield in your hand. I use mine for winter EDC and for the money, I think its the best choice.