Recent content by PeterBergh2

Based on the pictures you posted, it appears that by "compact" you refer to a 3.25" barrel. They were produced for two different distributors at about the same time. SCSW has the full story.

Sort of true. There are two frame sizes for the 4013. The original 4013 was, indeed, built on the 4516 frame. The later 4013 was built on the 6906 frame and had a double-stack magazine. The closest .40 S&W approximation to the 3913 is the 4040PD, which is built on the 3913LS frame.

I second the Kramer recommendation. I have had nothing but good experiences with his holsters.

I have two. They work very well for CCW.

It depends. AFAIK, the earlier model of the 4013 (single-stack) is not the same size as the 4053. The later model of the 4013 (double stack) is, AFAIK, the same size as the 4053. I eyeballed the two models of the 4013. The earlier model has a longer slide and barrel, but appeared to be the...

Glocks do not have interchangeable backstraps.

I know Kramer makes a hoslter for the 945s

IMO, the 4516 is too heavy for carry. Had you provided the 4513 as an alternative, I would have voted for that.

I had the same problem some ten years ago. At that time, S&W did not sell flat magazine plates for the 6906. I bought a couple of magazine plates for the 5906 and ground them down in front to fit.

I voted for the 4053, because it's a lot lighter than the 4006. For carry, light weight is very valuable. I have never shot a Sigma, so I'm hesitant to recommend it.

Kramer (www.kramerleather.com) made them, last time I checked. His holsters are pricy but well worth the price.

I would add my vote to that of LDP4570: a third-generation gun in .45 ACP. The only difference is that I prefer a shorter barrel and lighter weight. Thus, I would vote for the 4513TSW, preferably the early one with a six-round magazine, or the Shorty 45.