.45acp CC

[ENGINE18]

How many of you CC a .45, acp? When I'm not lusting after a 12-4 2-inch for CC, I often think about carrying a larger caliber handgun.

With the weight difference aside, I'm thinking about a .45 acp. A smallish S&W (CS45?) or maybe a G---k 30 or 36! What say you?

 

[38-44HD45]

I have, and still sometimes do carry .45 ACP pistols, all 1911 designs of one kind or another. Until I caught the 9x23 bug, I almost always carried a .45 as my primary. Just yesterday bought an XDm .45, and if I can find a holster with enough tilt to conceal the long butt, I'll carry it some.

If I were going to go to a Glock .45, it would not be a 36. People seem to love them or hate them; I fit the latter group. Unpleasant recoil, thick slide, low capacity. What's not to hate?

 

[ENGINE18]

How about the G30? (I know, wrong forum!) I see a few CS45s around, but I wonder about spare mags and holsters.

 

[38-44HD45]

One of my best friends, who owns and can afford all manner of 1911s, carries and swears by his Glock 30. I own a 29 and occasionally carry it. (Same gun in 10mm.) Brother Mas Ayoob thinks highly of the G-30. They are fat little devils, though, top and bottom. My 29 and both my 20s have had grip reductions done, which helps, but they are still thick.

 

[ArmyCop]

I have had a CS45 for several years and it's my CC when wearing a cover garment of some kind. For times when shirt is tucked in and no cover I have my snubby in front pocket.

Some of my pants allow front pocket carry of the CS45 but most don't.

I like my CS45 but my other choice would be a Glock 30 with the 10 round mags.

 

[MgoBlue]

I regularly carry a s&w 1911 pro series compact (3" barrel) and a sig p245. They are a bit larger than my s&w j-frame or a small 9mm 1911 (springfield emp), but not to the point that it makes concealment a problem.

 

[18DAI]

I regularly CC my PC Shorty 45 during summer months. I use a Bianchi IWB and it works well, even under a T-shirt.

The Shorty 45 is about as thin and light weight as my 3913.

In the winter I CC my duty 4566. I use a G&G pancake for a Sig 220. Regards 18DAI.

 

[Frizzman]

I regularly carry a Sig P220 in a pancake holster in in front of the right hip. It conceals well for me but I am 6'2" and 220 lbs. I carry it because its the .45 acp pistol that I shoot the best with. Being an old veteran, I like the .45 acp for self defense. I also carry a 5" Kimber Raptor at times. I find that I just shoot those guns better than the little .45's so the additional size and weight are worth the trouble.

 

[ENGINE18]

I' m so spoiled carrying a J-frame all the time, but I'm thinking about options. Back in the day. I worked for an organization that issued G30s and we CCd them a lot but it did seem a bit bulky.

I'm thinking .44 spcl. too, but not much light-weight sidearms available. And I'm NOT sold on Charter Arms!

 

[8th SPS USAF]

CCW 45acp

How about SW MP 45c, KAHR P 45, PM 45?

8th

 

[deralte]

All winter long I carry a full size S&W 1911. I'm 6'4" and 206 pounds and have no trouble concealing it in a belt holster. This year I'll be alternating it with my new S&W 625 Performance Center revolver. I think it will be a little harder to conceal.

 

[oldman45]

I carry a full size S&W 1911 and think it is the best gun ever made. Since I have an assortment of guns made by virtually every major maker, that is a strong statement.

it is comfortable to carry, extremely accurate, a lot less recoil than the Glock, thinner and looks nicer as well.

A person can carry any avg size gun if they want. CC always poses problems in clothing and people need to adjust to the gun they want to carry.

 

[Vadermedic]

Carry a Sig RCS 1911, 4.25 inch barrel and holds 7+1. Also a Kimber ultra carry II a 3 inch 45. My S&W is a full size 1911 and is a little obvious. I'm 5-10 198 pounds.

 

[USAF385]

Although it is generally a house gun (actually a basement gun to be specific) I have carried my Model 457 IWB on a few occasions.

I have a friend who carries a G30. It's a great shooter... and really not much chunkier than my G27.. only 2.5mm wider. The G30 is 1.27 inches wide, and the G36 is 1.13 inches wide... I'd go with the G30.

My Girlfriend's father carries a Taurus Millennium Pro .45. It's 6.125 inches long and 1.25 wide. Holds 10 in the mag. I haven't fired it but he loves it.

 

[ScubaSig]

I carry my 457 as CC of choice whether it be IWB or OWB as long as what I'm wearing allows for the concealment. It's extremely easy to hide, and not very heavy at all. The times the 457 does not work a Bersa .380 takes it's place.

 

[NE450No2]

Everything considered, Power, shootability, carryability, reloadability, I think a 1911 Light Weight Commander, in 45 ACP, is the best choice, for someone trained how to use it.

 

[silvercn]

I second that motion...
I carry the S&W M&P 45c.
light, comfortable, greatshooter.

Not that I dont own any glocks.... (glock17).
Reliable,... but uncomfortable klunky block gun.

 

[ENGINE18]

Thanks to all for the input. Guess I'll just have to go fondle some!

 

[bronco45]

Engine 18, I carry an M&P 45c without external safety it weighs the same as a 4" 19 and it is the same size as a Glock 19. It carries 8 rounds of 45 in the mag and one in the pipe.

Best feeling, handling compact 45 I've shot in many years. Hate Glocks as they feel unnatural and are UGLY.

From a dedicated revo guy check out the M&P.

 

[MTKTM]

Something about my build, or my selection of clothing (not sure which), makes it seem tricky for me to CCW very large guns. As a result, my summer guns are either a 340PD or a Seecamp 32 (usually the former) in pocket holsters. In winter I carry a Springfield Armory EMP 1911 in 9x19 in an IWB holster. The SA EMP is basically an Officers Model 1911, a 3". I have a good friend who carries a Kimber 45 in an Officers version, and the only difference between his gun and mine from a size/bulk standpoint is that his grip is a little thicker.

I think carrying any N-Frame revolver for CCW purposes would be problematic for me. But a lot of guys do it. Same with full-sized 1911s as we have already seen in this thread.