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Carry .45's? What do you carry?

KadaverKadaver Member Posts: 333 ✭✭✭
edited April 2002 in Ask the Experts
my 23rd birthday is comming up, and god i feel old, i just saw a commercial for E.T. comming back in the theaters for the 20th anniversary, I remembered seeing it in the theater. So in order to make myself feel young I'm thinking about getting my carry permit. However my beretta 92 is too big to carry.... So I'm looking for suggestions on what .45 to get. What are the Pros and Cons?So far i have only really noticed the Glock 30. 1911's don't fit my hand well, they are too narrow. Should i be taking a look at any other?I would like to stay with a .45 though. The most i will spend is $600Thanks in advance[This message has been edited by Kadaver (edited 03-20-2002).]
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  • bikrprchrbikrprchr Member Posts: 217 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I personally carry an HK USP 45, but then I am 6' 5" and 300ish so I have more room to hide it. HK makes a compact 45 that is a little smaller, though you would have to find a used one to stay in your price range. Para ordnance makes several "carry size" 45's including one in DA to address Saxon's correct concerns regarding SA pistols in as he referred to condition one which I presume to mean cocked and locked. In Yakima Washington, currently there are several used compact Para's for sale in the $475 to $500 range. Good luck in your search.
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  • KadaverKadaver Member Posts: 333 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Saxon,what i meant was...The Beretta is too big overall,1911's, whether compact or not, are too narrow for my hands, i would really like a 1911 if i can get some thicker grips (i have big hands).Para Ordanance huh?....maybe i will take another look at that style...Thanks.
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  • rballirballi Member Posts: 770 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you like 45's try a double stack frame like Para or Kimber; 1911 style with wider grip.Roy
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,342 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Kadaver, I have the same problem. My hands are large and a 1911 with standard grips does not "fit" my hand well. I experimentedwith several different grips and finally settled on Hogue rubber grips with the finger grooves. I have three 1911 style pistols and all three have Hogues on them.Not as pretty as some of the other choices, but they really work for me....Good luck
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  • woodsrunnerwoodsrunner Member Posts: 5,378 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I saw American Grafiti in a drive in theatre, how old do you think that makes me feel?? Try the para ordinance, I think you'll like it's feel.WOODS
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  • Prescott PetePrescott Pete Member Posts: 207 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Kadaver,This might get deleted but you can't blame me for trying.Look up auction # 3422116ThanksJoel
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Big hands? Have I got a pistol(revolver)for you. It's a Colt New Service 38-40.
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  • JudgeColtJudgeColt Member Posts: 1,790 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Try a Para-Ordnance LDA or a Heckler & Koch USP 45.
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  • KadaverKadaver Member Posts: 333 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks guys...
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  • KadaverKadaver Member Posts: 333 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks guys...i'll check out those para's
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  • Matt45Matt45 Member Posts: 3,185
    edited November -1
    Don't overlook Gov't Auto or Compact versions of the HK USP's.

    Reserving my Right to Arm Bears!!!!
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