.45 ccw

[Keith Strong]

OK. What would you buy. Here are the parameters

1. .45 autoloader
2. DA/SA. MUST be both. No 1911 SA.
3. Small enough for CCW

[TheRedHorseman]

Grock thirtay

[Toyoda]

XD sub compact

If you are looking for something that starts da, then sa..
sig p220R or DAK

[Haulin Ass]

Colt double eagle

[4x401cj]

Originally Posted by TheRedHorseman

Grock thirtay

I like my G21 and G30 also. But none conceal as well as my G36. In fact my G36 weighs less and conceals as well as the stainless Detonics Combat Master I used to own.

[Jason R]

USP Compact. 45.

[Aces'n'8s]

Originally Posted by Jason R

USP Compact. 45.

and for a limited time, if you act now, your HK dealer with throw in, at no cost, a matching man bag and thong...quantities are limited...

[JohnC]

XD45 Compact

[rocknbronco]

I second the Glock 21.

[TheRedHorseman]

Originally Posted by rocknbronco

I second the Glock 21.

Nobody said anything about a 21, that thing is HUGE.

[Hef]

Taurus PT145 Mil Pro or PT745C Mil Pro. Mine is DAO and 3-dot sights, but Taurus has since switched to DA/SA and Heinie sights. I love mine. I haven't had a malfunction yet, and the only "mods" I've done are black Duracoat on the stainless slide and night sight paint on the factory sights. It's perfect for CCW in my opinion.

[Azzy2000]

Originally Posted by 4x401cj

I like my G21.

Originally Posted by rocknbronco

I second the Glock 21.

Originally Posted by TheRedHorseman

Nobody said anything about a 21, that thing is HUGE.

But I agree, it is not a good candidate for CCW.

[kodiak1232003]

Originally Posted by Hef

Taurus PT145 Mil Pro or PT745C Mil Pro. Mine is DAO and 3-dot sights, but Taurus has since switched to DA/SA and Heinie sights. I love mine. I haven't had a malfunction yet, and the only "mods" I've done are black Duracoat on the stainless slide and night sight paint on the factory sights. It's perfect for CCW in my opinion.

x2, this is the one i'd buy...


pt145 around san diego is about 370.00...

it also has the double tap feature that a lot of guns are now coming out with. (allows the user to pull the trigger a second time on a failure-to-fire round, before having to clear the round.)

[ZJim]

I have a Taurus Millenium Pro PT140.. basically the same gun just in .40 cal. I second that it's a great CCW.. very easy to conceal.

[Keith Strong]

So far I am leanign towards the Sig P220r Carry. I love my 239. I am interested in the Taurus PT145 as well though. Comes with 10 round mag and is cheaper Hef, Tell me more about it. Any quirks or anything you have noticed?

I have an XD9 and while I like it a lot, not one of my favorites. I had planned on using my Kimber pro carry as the main carry, but I think I would rather have a DA to SA so I can keep it chambers without the hammer cocked.

[Jason R]

Originally Posted by Keith Strong

So far I am leanign towards the Sig P220r Carry. I love my 239. I am interested in the Taurus PT145 as well though. Comes with 10 round mag and is cheaper Hef, Tell me more about it. Any quirks or anything you have noticed?

I have an XD9 and while I like it a lot, not one of my favorites. I had planned on using my Kimber pro carry as the main carry, but I think I would rather have a DA to SA so I can keep it chambers without the hammer cocked.

The Sig p220 is a big bitch for carry!

[Hef]

Originally Posted by Keith Strong

So far I am leanign towards the Sig P220r Carry. I love my 239. I am interested in the Taurus PT145 as well though. Comes with 10 round mag and is cheaper Hef, Tell me more about it. Any quirks or anything you have noticed?

The trigger is not nearly as sweet as a 1911. The PT745 (and likely the PT145) feels like a DAO trigger. The short barrel lends itself to concealment, but in .45 ACP, and being light, it's a bit harder to get nice groups than with a heavier, longer barrel gun (1911).

The grip extension on the magazine isn't quite long enough for my big hands. I can still grip it OK, but my pinky finger sometimes won't get around the grip 100%. Mags aren't cheap, but at least the pistol comes with 2 from the factory.

My PT745C has no rail, but the PT145 does, if you want to mount a light.

Fobus makes a paddle holster that will fit the PT145 perfectly.

[kodiak1232003]

Originally Posted by Hef

The trigger is not nearly as sweet as a 1911. The PT745 (and likely the PT145) feels like a DAO trigger. The short barrel lends itself to concealment, but in .45 ACP, and being light, it's a bit harder to get nice groups than with a heavier, longer barrel gun (1911).

The grip extension on the magazine isn't quite long enough for my big hands. I can still grip it OK, but my pinky finger sometimes won't get around the grip 100%. Mags aren't cheap, but at least the pistol comes with 2 from the factory.

My PT745C has no rail, but the PT145 does, if you want to mount a light.

Fobus makes a paddle holster that will fit the PT145 perfectly.

great discription....i also just plain like the looks of it. fit very well in an inside the waistband holster for me. (6'0' 270)

[Jason R]

Why not try a 4-4.25" lengh 1911?

[MikeW]

Para .45 LDA

[Keith Strong]

Originally Posted by Jason R

Why not try a 4-4.25" lengh 1911?

DA/SA

[Cue-Ball]

Ruger P345.

[TNToy]

Originally Posted by kodiak1232003

it also has the double tap feature that a lot of guns are now coming out with. (allows the user to pull the trigger a second time on a failure-to-fire round, before having to clear the round.)

This is one of the most over - rated features on any handgun evar. I could see it having a place among people who don't actually train with their gun, but otherwise, there's no need for it.

If your weak hand isn't halfway through racking the slide to eject that round before you even stop to think, you need to train more with your gun.

Now, if you're the type of person that shoots a gun standing still at an indoor range once a month (like most CCW permit holders), then it might have a place. Because tap-rack-bang isn't going to be automatic in a life-or-death situation.

[TNToy]

As far as which guns I'd recommend, well, that depends on what you're after. There's really 2 groups here.

There are slightly larger, more expensive guns that are very accurate: HK USP 45C, Glock 30, Sig P245, or a short 1911.

Then there are all the nearly-pocket sized guns with DAO trigger and hefty recoil that will be much more difficult to land hits with if the SHTF. The Taurus and other small guns like the Kahr P45 are good examples of this kind of pistol.

[4x401cj]

Originally Posted by TNToy

This is one of the most over - rated features on any handgun evar. I could see it having a place among people who don't actually train with their gun, but otherwise, there's no need for it.

If your weak hand isn't halfway through racking the slide to eject that round before you even stop to think, you need to train more with your gun.

Now, if you're the type of person that shoots a gun standing still at an indoor range once a month (like most CCW permit holders), then it might have a place. Because tap-rack-bang isn't going to be automatic in a life-or-death situation.

X2000
It amazes me sometimes what some people think of a useful features. And your 100% right, a large number of ccw holders haven`t got a clue as to what it takes to clear a malfunction. When I reload my practice ammunition I load 3-10 per 150 or so WITHOUT powder and leave in the spent primer and throw them in with the rest. It`s the most practical way I`ve found for realistic malfunction drills.