What S&W 45 is best for conceal carry.
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novalty
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Other's to consider would be 4513 and 4516.
Bullman
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I have two, the CS 45 and the 4516. I like the size of the 4516 because it fits my hand better, and thus is a bit easier to shoot, but I like the weight of the alloy CS 45 so........ Mack is right, get a 457. I carry my 4516 more. I also have a 4566 too, but it is a touch big for concealed carry.
BigRich315
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Any flavor of 4513, 457, or 4516 (as well as the CS45). I'll even throw in the M&P45c, probably my next purchase. I'm in love with my new 4516, I think it just jumped the line of my favorite. It spurred my existing desire for an M&P45c.
Off topic, but what holster do you other guys use? I'm looking for a good rig.
Off topic, but what holster do you other guys use? I'm looking for a good rig.
I have a Milt Sparks Versa MaxII coming for my CS45
Incredibly, the CS45 fits perfectly in a DeSantis shoulder holster that was made for a 1 7/8" J frame!
Bullman
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I carry my 4516 in a Andrews Custom Leather McDaniel II IWB.
BigRich315
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I just looked back at my post, guess I'm partial to ANY compact S&W .45
Thanks for the holster input.
Thanks for the holster input.
BarbC
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IMO the Shorty 45 is the "best" S&W 45 for concealed carry. Light weight, tight fitting, extremely accurate and easy concealment being its major attributes. The price tag on the Shorty 45 goes anywhere from $750 to north of $1000. Not exactly a bargain. Well worth $750, again, IMO.
That said, the 4516, and 4513 as well as the 457 and CS45 will all serve you well and are excellent pistols.
I own the 4513TSW, 4516-3, 457 and Shorty 45. The 4516-3 while a little heavy, is my absolute favorite S&W compact 45. It shoots groups only a little larger than those from the Shorty 45. Quite a bit less money to come up with for a nice one too. Good luck with your search. Regards 18DAI.
That said, the 4516, and 4513 as well as the 457 and CS45 will all serve you well and are excellent pistols.
I own the 4513TSW, 4516-3, 457 and Shorty 45. The 4516-3 while a little heavy, is my absolute favorite S&W compact 45. It shoots groups only a little larger than those from the Shorty 45. Quite a bit less money to come up with for a nice one too. Good luck with your search. Regards 18DAI.
M&P won't put your pants on the ground.
Sod
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"pants on the ground, pants on the ground"
"Looking like a fool with your hat to the side"
"pants on the ground, pants on the ground"
When you say "Shorty 45" are you referring to a particular model, or the group of short barreled .45's?
The PC Shorty 45 was what I was referring to. There were two versions made for Lew Horton distributing in 1997. The fixed sight "Shorty 45", and the adjustable sight "Shorty 45 MKII. Somewhere around 500-600 units made in total IIRC.
The MKII had ambi safety while the first batch had safety/decocker on the left side only.
Mine is a Shorty 45 MKII with Novak low mount NS on it. Sorry for the confusion. Regards 18DAI.
The MKII had ambi safety while the first batch had safety/decocker on the left side only.
Mine is a Shorty 45 MKII with Novak low mount NS on it. Sorry for the confusion. Regards 18DAI.
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