45acp M&Ps which makes mot sense for concealed carry

[DartonJager]

I have located the fallowing M&P models and I need some advice choosing which makes the most sense as a concealed carry 45acp handgun
I have found the fallowing three I can buy.
4" M&P Compact 2.0 45acp NIB
4" M&P Subcompact 1.0 45acp Used
3.3" M&P Shield 2.0 45acp NIB
I am looking for be best balance between shootability, weight, concealability, and capacity.
Not terribly concerned about the trigger or sights as I have no problems upgrading both,

 

[mckenney99]

What you are willing to EDC is the real issue. The 4in 10rd frame is really a OWB or duty sized firearm. The 4in 8rd frame is still pretty large to conceal but I'm sure some do. The 4in 8rd gun is wider and just bigger overall than a comparable 1911. The Shield is a heck of a sub-compact EDC firearm. I don't remember ever having a failure with mine, it is very shootable for such a small large caliber gun and mine is very accurate.

 

[Beju]

'There are no solutions. There are only trade-offs.'

You've listed them in increasing ease of concealment and decreasing ease of shootability and terminal effectiveness.

The 2.0 Compact still has a full length grip, which some may find difficult to conceal.

The 1.0 Subcompact has a shorter grip, which may be easier to conceal, but not quite as easy to shoot as a full length grip.

The Shield has the lowest capacity and a short barrel where you may need to do more research to choose JHP defensive ammunition that reliably expands.

Few people will wish that they had fewer rounds in a gunfight, but that's a decision that you have to make in light of your probable threats. If you're mostly worried about a stalker or lone wolf robber, then you may decide that the 6 or 7 rounds of the Shield are fine. If multiple offender robberies are more common by you, then you probably want as many rounds as you can carry.

If you want to do visual comparisons, pop on over to the website Handgun Hero.

Concealment is affected by your build, carry method, manner of dress, and personal comfort. As mckenney99 points out, the 1.0 Subcompact is still a double stack 45 duty pistol in width. A Shield 45 may not be as easy to shoot, but a 6 shot 45 carried on your hip everywhere is better than a 10 shot 45 that you left in your safe.