How compact is the M&P .45c?

Bullman · Apr 17, 2010

How small is it. If I was looking for a compact .45 for concealed carry, would this be a good choice. I have never been at a gun store that even had an M&P 45 for me to look at so I am just looking for a general size comparison with something common. I have a 4516 and a CS45 if that helps for size.

I am debating on sending the 4516 and CS45 back to Smith for conversion to DAO. Just curious if I would be better off just getting the M&P compact 45 and be happy.

Kanewpadle · Apr 17, 2010

For a double stack 45 it's very compact. But still a bit bigger than it's sister compacts in 9MM and 40SW. That's why I went back to a M&P 40C which is easier to conceal under a light shirt.

All depends on how you carry it and how you dress. Many people don't think of those things before they buy.

Armada · Apr 17, 2010

It's about an inch shorter than the full-size M&P. I carry in the small of my back, it can get heavy at times. Great gun though, 8 rnd. mag. with one in the chamber. Good for winter carry but I'm looking at something more compact for the summer. Would love to find the .45 nightguard at a decent price.

Bullman · Apr 18, 2010

I was hoping to avoid using the G word, but work has me carrying Glock products, so I have the .40 triple threat, 22 for work, 23 for my off time and 27 for the backup role.

I prefer the .45, is the M&P 45 compact around 23 size?

armyscout92 · Apr 18, 2010

Bullman said:
I was hoping to avoid using the G word, but work has me carrying Glock products, so I have the .40 triple threat, 22 for work, 23 for my off time and 27 for the backup role.

I prefer the .45, is the M&P 45 compact around 23 size?

It's a little smaller but not to much

BarbC · Apr 18, 2010

The 45C works for me in an IWB. It's not "tiny" but I don't find it much more inconvenient than any other of my carry guns. I can even wear it sitting in the car.

http://usera.imagecave.com/BarbC/Guns/MP45C.jpg

GKC · Apr 18, 2010

The compared dimensions are as follows:

Height Weight Length Width Barrel

S&W 45c 4.8" 26.2 oz 7.125" 1.2" 4"

Glock 23 5" 21.16oz 6.85" 1.18" 4.02"

Weight shown is for pistol without mag.

I don't have a Glock 23, but I do have a 19 and a M&P45c, and I find the 45c to have a more comfortable grip. I have smaller hands.

JBONES · Apr 19, 2010

Took my 9C to the store to compare, not a lot of differance, so little of differance all round that i'll have to buy one. I think you would be happy too..

Held, weighed, side-by-side, stacked on top, holstered on my belt slide. I tell you I saw and felt litte differance, I loved it. Not enought for me not to purchase, still working the wife for the purchase part. Birthday!

Fastbolt · Apr 20, 2010

Roughly half an inch shorter, overall, than a 4513TSW and a couple of ounces lighter ... and you get an extra round of capacity and a quarter of an inch more barrel length.

philmontscout · Apr 20, 2010

BarbC said:
The 45C works for me in an IWB. It's not "tiny" but I don't find it much more inconvenient than any other of my carry guns. I can even wear it sitting in the car.

http://usera.imagecave.com/BarbC/Guns/MP45C.jpg

Perfect combo right there, other than the pinky extension is prefered by me.

jaysouth · Apr 20, 2010

Find a Glock 19 or 23 to put in your hand. The 45c is virtually the same length and height. It is however, 1/8 " wider.

I carry mine in a Concealed Carry Concepts "clingon" high ride kydex holster. It comfortable all day. I have a Concealed Carry IWB, but lately there is too much of me IWB to accomodate me, a gun, and holster. I will start a diet 'in a day or two'.

S. Kelly · Apr 21, 2010

I can't wait to get a M&P45c. Now I have to wait, because they are not "approved" in MA.

Wee Hooker · Apr 21, 2010

S. Kelly said:
I can't wait to get a M&P45c. Now I have to wait, because they are not "approved" in MA.

I'm not even sure S&W has submitted the 45c for testing. Do you know that they have? I wonder as there are several models, barrel lengths and color options that haven't made it on teh "list" either.
I've got the 45 FS and 9 Compact M&Ps and like both enough I might "need " a 45 C myself should they ever become available

mag318 · Apr 23, 2010

I have 4 M&Ps and the compact 45 is my favorite of the bunch. It came from the factory with Trijicon nights sights and I sent it to Robar for their NP3 finish. I just love the feel of this pistol, it fits my hand perfectly and is easy to conceal.

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