.45 ACP single stack carry recommendations?

[Mainsail]

I still favor the 1911 design, but the Sig P245 intrigues me. Since those are tough to come by, the P220 Compact is a possibility too.

 

[Rastoff]

There is only one single stack handgun, chambered in .45ACP, that is worth considering, the 1911. It is God's gift to the defensive handgun world. The perfect combination of durability, reliability and accuracy. Why anyone would consider any of these obviously inferior guns is beyond me.

To add to that, the only correct version is the 5" barreled version. That is how it was originally designed by God's prophet, John Moses Browning, and that is how it should be used. The one acceptable deviation from that standard is the 4 1/4" barreled Commander version.

Why on God's green Earth would you even consider carrying anything else?


(For those of you that have had your sarcasm detector amputated, this was said largely tongue in cheek. There are many good guns out there. I am a 1911 fan, in case you couldn't tell. )

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

There is only one single stack handgun, chambered in .45ACP, that is worth considering, the 1911. It is God's gift to the defensive handgun world. The perfect combination of durability, reliability and accuracy. Why anyone would consider any of these obviously inferior guns is beyond me.

To add to that, the only correct version is the 5" barreled version. That is how it was originally designed by God's prophet, John Moses Browning, and that is how it should be used. The one acceptable deviation from that standard is the 4 1/4" barreled Commander version.

Why on God's green Earth would you even consider carrying anything else?


(For those of you that have had your sarcasm detector amputated, this was said largely tongue in cheek. There are many good guns out there. I am a 1911 fan, in case you couldn't tell. )

What?!? No CCO?

 

[DevilDog72]

I also vote for the 1911. I have a Desert Eagle 1911C with a 4.3" bbl. it carries well IWB or OWB with 8 round mags. It is all steel and a clone of the Colt Seris 70 Commander. A great CCW. I like the steel guns and do not mind the extra weight, with a good belt and holster configuration the weapon carries quite well.

 

[Mainsail]

I primarily carry the 1911 (above) and the 1076, but when I need a lower profile or don't want the weight, I have the third leg in my triad of carry defense, a Springfield XDs. Very accurate and concealable. Since it's not a 50 yard target gun, I put XS Big Dot sights on it and love them.

 

[da gimp]

Colt Combat Commander, satin nickel in .45ACP, extremely durable finish, handles like a dream, extremely reliable, can safely be carried in Condition 1. What more could you ask?

 

[Rastoff]

What?!? No CCO?

The CCO might be considered acceptable, but the grip is too short. Because of this, full size mags cannot be used. Therefore, when in a gun fight, you cannot just borrow a mag from your companion who of course is carrying the requisite 1911. If both of you have CCOs then it might be considered acceptable.

Then again, you're not being considerate of your fellow man; the man on the street. What if he needs a mag? Of course he will also have a 1911. So to be truly a magnanimous defender, the full size 1911 is the only way to go.

 

[BAM-BAM]

The CCO might be considered acceptable, but the grip is too short. Because of this, full size mags cannot be used. Therefore, when in a gun fight, you cannot just borrow a mag from your companion who of course is carrying the requisite 1911. If both of you have CCOs then it might be considered acceptable.

Then again, you're not being considerate of your fellow man; the man on the street. What if he needs a mag? Of course he will also have a 1911. So to be truly a magnanimous defender, the full size 1911 is the only way to go.

Given that +90% of the time I'm only carrying one spare magazine...... my "fellow man" is SOL...........LOL

 

[sgtsandman]

There is only one single stack handgun, chambered in .45ACP, that is worth considering, the 1911. It is God's gift to the defensive handgun world. The perfect combination of durability, reliability and accuracy. Why anyone would consider any of these obviously inferior guns is beyond me.

To add to that, the only correct version is the 5" barreled version. That is how it was originally designed by God's prophet, John Moses Browning, and that is how it should be used. The one acceptable deviation from that standard is the 4 1/4" barreled Commander version.



Why on God's green Earth would you even consider carrying anything else?


(For those of you that have had your sarcasm detector amputated, this was said largely tongue in cheek. There are many good guns out there. I am a 1911 fan, in case you couldn't tell. )

You forgot to mention that it has to be the original Colt. There is no other acceptable substitutes. Colt is the only TRUE 1911. Some people's kids! *grumble, grumble, grumble....*

 

[Pointblank2U]

I bet a whole lot of people who talk up the 1911 on the internet also own S&W J-Frames that they actually throw in a pocket for normal daily carry.

 

[Mainsail]

I bet a whole lot of people who talk up the 1911 on the internet also own S&W J-Frames that they actually throw in a pocket for normal daily carry.

Not me. I carried the 1911 Nightmare (cross-draw, open & concealed) all day yesterday while we were out (wal-mart, grocery store, restaurant, others) and will carrying it again tomorrow.

 

[deputydon]

Kimber Ultra Carry w/ Crimson Trace

-don

 

[Toyman]

I like the Colt Defender

 

[Toyman]

I like the Colt Defender

 

[Rick_A]

I bet a whole lot of people who talk up the 1911 on the internet also own S&W J-Frames that they actually throw in a pocket for normal daily carry.

Why can't they all get along?

20140728_154830 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr

My 1911 was my sole carry gun until a couple years ago. While it's no longer the only it still comes along on the regular.

 

[Rastoff]

I bet a whole lot of people who talk up the 1911 on the internet also own S&W J-Frames that they actually throw in a pocket for normal daily carry.

While I'm sure there are posers who do just that, I'm not one of them. The gun pictured above is the one I carry.

When it comes to self-defense, you're betting your life. I'm taking the gun I can shoot the best, period!

 

[StrawHat]

I bet a whole lot of people who talk up the 1911 on the internet also own S&W J-Frames that they actually throw in a pocket for normal daily carry.

I can not speak for others but I haven't carried a J frame in about three decades. I am only beginning to appreciate the 1911 platform and so far it has not replaced my EDC, which is a 45 ACP "N" frame.

Kevin

 

[fredj338]

Depends what you really want and are willing to accept.

Personally, I've already got 9 pistols chambered in .45 ACP in my safe, so I've come to accept I probably won't be buying more of them.

All but one of mine are "single stacks", with the exception being the M&P 45 w/thumb safety.

The lightest of them to carry are all discontinued models, being a CS45, original 4513TSW & SW1911SC 5" stainless (slide).

I suppose if I were going to buy a new production .45 that was lightweight & slim (which doesn't necessarily mean 'single stack'), I'd give careful consideration to the following: M&P 45c; SIG (not 1911) with the current external pivoting extractor; a Colt lightweight XSE Commander; a SW1911E Commander-style (Scandium aluminum frame); or a Glock G36.

Before you buy a G36, try a Xd45c, not the xdm45c, but the xd. It's becoming my fav small 45.

 

[fredj338]

I bet a whole lot of people who talk up the 1911 on the internet also own S&W J-Frames that they actually throw in a pocket for normal daily carry.

Not me. Not a pocket gun carry fan. I don't expect a fight, but also can't choose the fight I may be in. So a G26 is about as small as I go.

 

[da gimp]

I can not speak for others but I haven't carried a J frame in about three decades. I am only beginning to appreciate the 1911 platform and so far it has not replaced my EDC, which is a 45 ACP "N" frame.

Kevin

While I carried a Browning High Power & Colt 1911A1's as primary duty guns for decades with a Colt Agent & a S&W Chief's as daily BUGS, Only carrying a good revolver when we got an anti-semi auto sheriff back in the day...(a Colt Python, still have it).

Now I carry a Colt Agent & a S&W Chiefs as daily carry guns, with a S&W mod 29 4" carried now when I think serious social work might be needed......The reliability of a good revolver over a semi is dictated when there are issues of strength/weakness of my arms & wrists, due to advanced illness have me using a good revolver almost 100% of the time now.

Don't get me wrong, I love a good 1911A1 platform/BHP pistol, they are extremely reliable for a healthy person......... but a good revolver will function for me every time.