Favorite .45 carry piece?

[muaddib721]

Thinking of buying a .45 carry piece. With so many great guns on the market I thought I'd ask my fellow gun geeks for a bit of advice. Any and all thoughts would be appreciated. I've tried a variety and don't find the recoil to be an issue as most people believe.

 

[chad]

If you're only talking .45s, the HK45c. Pretty small, low recoil for a 45 of its size, dead accurate and reliable!


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[muaddib721]

I've never fired the HK45c.... I'll have to see if I can rent one at the range to check it out. I was considering the Sig P220 compact. I friend of mine let me try his at the range and I was impressed with how it handled. Do you have any experience with the Sig P220 compact?

 

[Nomad.2nd]

Kimber Desert Warrior... One of the early ones.
Ina Milt Sparks SS2, on my Sparks belt.

used to be a (Early again) Pro Carry, but with that belt and holster... no need for the lighter gun.

 

[BigNick73]

1911, I carry a gov length. It's thinner and more comfortable for me to carry than most of the sub compacts out there. I'm eventually going to build a officer model for this. Get a good belt and holster combo and the weight isn't that big of an issue.

 

[CJB1911]

Striker: MP45 Middy
Hammer:HK45C

 

[MikeR]

M&P 45C
Dan Wesson PM7

Those are the 2 that I alternate between.

 

[JBP55]

Glock 30.

 

[leVieux]

About 5 years ago, I bought & cary a Kimber UCDP. It is a pretty gun, but, I'll never buy another Kimber, just not as well-made as many of its competitors (like STI).

I also have a Taurus Millineum Pro PT-145, which I dearly love. Glocks (21 & 30) don't conceal well.

Dave, the ONLY problem with the Taurus is finding an IWB holster for it. Also, BigNick has a very good point, I believe it is actually easier to carry a full-size 1911 IWB than a 3" or 3-1/2". I can stick a Government model in my waistband, sans leather, and do prety well.

 

[swamper]

Another vote for the HK45C...with LEM.

 

[Guate_shooter]

M&P45C with Apex DCAEK+Ram + Ameriglo Hack Style sights + Streamlight = WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING for.


I wouldnt waste my time and money on a 1911, get a new era combat gun and not an accurate range toy that needs to run clean to function ......

 

[mike45]

Springfield Champion with Hydra-Shock hollow points.

 

[Geezer Squid]

Glock 30SF in a Comp-Tac Minotaur - everyday, all day.

 

[dwr461]

I was hoping someone was say Colt 1873 SAA in 45 LC. Oh well.

Dave

 

[jmcrawf1]

About 5 years ago, I bought & cary a Kimber UCDP. It is a pretty gun, but, I'll never buy another Kimber, just not as well-made as many of its competitors (like STI).

I also have a Taurus Millineum Pro PT-145, which I dearly love. Glocks (21 & 30) don't conceal well.

Dave, the ONLY problem with the Taurus is finding an IWB holster for it. Also, BigNick has a very good point, I believe it is actually easier to carry a full-size 1911 IWB than a 3" or 3-1/2". I can stick a Government model in my waistband, sans leather, and do prety well.

I don't think finding an IWB is the ONLY problem with a taurus

 

[usmc-nav]

RIA Tactical Compact. Not fancy but it works without fail.

 

[muaddib721]

Like I've said before, "so many guns, so little money". Thanks to all for your input. Need to do some trigger time research.

 

[leVieux]

Look, you can say what you want to say; BUT, I have had three Tauri. None of the three has EVER malfunctioned !

I surely can't say that about Kimbers, Glocks, Colts, Beretta's, etc !

leVieux

I don't think finding an IWB is the ONLY problem with a taurus

 

[Skiney]

45 LC

I was hoping someone was say Colt 1873 SAA in 45 LC. Oh well.

Dave

Ok Dave

Here's my carry weapon:}

Uberti 1875 Outlaw in 45LC

Close enough ? lol

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Oh here it is in the right hip holster:}

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PT-145 other IWB choice.................

 

[muaddib721]

Nice pistol Tex !!

Ok Dave

Here's my carry weapon:}

Uberti 1875 Outlaw in 45LC

Close enough ? lol

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Oh here it is in the right hip holster:}

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PT-145 other IWB choice.................