Which .45 for CCW?

ozzie

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What .45 did you buy for CCW? Looking for suggestions, discussion.
 
I have the XD and usually carry with a Smart Carry holster. I have an IWB, a shoulder rig, and several OWB holsters but the Smart Carry is my favorite. Go to a gun shop where you can handle a bunch of them. Then try to find a place you can shoot your favorites. That's what I did and I've been happy that I went that route. Everyone has different sized hands and different handguns will be more comfortable than others. Good luck in your search!!!
 
I carry the Taurus PT145. Really compact and has 10 round magazines. Nice to shoot also.I carry a Taurus PT1911 for duty carry.
 
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The first one I bought for conceal carry was a full size Kimber CDP. I carried it for a good while until I decided it was just a tad to long in the barrel and grip. I then bought a SIG RCS which is a CCO style 1911, i.e., commander length barrel on an officer's frame. With the shorter grip, it never prints. And the shorter barrel makes it much easier and more comfortable to sit. It is pretty much the only gun I now carry. My Kimber is gathering dust in the drawer.
 
While it's not a 45, I like my Springfield Armory XD 40 subcompact. It is an great gun for concealed carry and 40 S&W has proven to be an excellent man stopping cartridge.
 
Like my Taurus PT145 but would never recommend it. The newer ones have faulty Magazines & I can only load 5 rounds or I get Failure to load. They sent me 2 new ones that do the same. I put it away & carry my LCP in a Sneaky Pete Holster.
 
I too, have the Kimber CDP. I just LIKE that one for a few reasons, but - I am considering a SLIGHT down-size for convenience and comfort. I will likely look at the Springfield XD-S and the SIG RCS you mentioned. I still like my Kimber, but I am not a stubborn fool. Thanks for sharing.

~r4
 
I have a XD-45 4" I carry also a HK USP Compact 4" I carry. Both are very good shooting and have never failed to shoot. Mags for the HKs are pricy at around $60US You can find the XD Mags for around $20US.
 

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