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New CCW - Need Help Choosing 45ACP Pistol

scrumscrum Member Posts: 32 ✭✭
edited April 2004 in Ask the Experts
Moved to a Shall Issue state, and can finally carry.

I shoot 45ACP. Prefer it to other cartridges and shoot it well. I have Sig 220, 1911A1. I really like my Sig 220, but want something lighter/smaller for concealed carry. I would like to stick with 45, but can go with .40S&W if recommended, just stubborn about stocking, reloading, and practicing a new round along with the new gun.

Anyone using the Sig 245 for CCW carry got any advice? I also looked at a Kimber Ultra Compact, but wanted to stay DA if possible. Realistically should I go SA to keep 45, or stick with DA and go 40 (ie. Sig 239)? One of you gurus out there got any advice?
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  • jsergovicjsergovic Member Posts: 5,526
    edited November -1
    The Kimber Ultra RCP II looks pretty sweet. It's a 2003 Special Edition. Sighting trench in slide. 3" barrel. $1250 list, but I see them for $950

    Para has a C6.45 LDA Double action only; VERY sweet. About $700. I have the CCW7 in stainless 7.7" long. Very-well machined.

    I'd take the Para Companion Carry-Option, the 3.5" barrel with the bobbed beavertail, then take the sights off.

    40S&W is just about my favorite caliber, and the P-239 is very sweet. That Nitron is a good-looking finish, also. About $500.

    Have you considered a revolver? The Ruger SP-101 KSP-321XL is a 2.25" barreled 5-shot. Build to last forever, fun to shoot, and really hugs the body well.
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  • slyboneyslyboney Member Posts: 18 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    If your partial to a compact DA .45 then I`d recommend the
    H&K USP Compact [8+1 rnds.] in the #3 variant. The #3 variant has no manual safety and can be carried safely with a round in chamber due to its unique internal safety block between hammer and firing pin.
    If the crap hits the fan and the adrenalin kicks in the last thing I would want to have happen is forget about the safety. Just my opinion.
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  • RocklobsterRocklobster Member Posts: 7,060 ✭
    edited November -1
    My favorite is a Colt's Defender. Also like the SA V10 Ultra Compact.
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  • bigbossmanbigbossman Member Posts: 154 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Taurus Millenium series sell like hotcakes,and they come in .380, 9mm, .40, and .45. Check them out- a good bang for the buck and not nearly as expensive as some others.

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  • J DaveJ Dave Member Posts: 22 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    My personal favorite is the Para 6.45.Some may
    consider it alittle heavy,but the weight makes it
    comfortable to shoot.The gun is reliable and accurate
    Dave
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  • Contender ManContender Man Member Posts: 2,110 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I like the Kimber RHC, but for a light DA there is the Glock 36 to throw into the "consideration pot".


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  • Winchester-muttWinchester-mutt Member Posts: 212 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Smith and Wesson CS-45. IMHO, hands down the best "small" 45 out there. Forget the Kimber for over $900. [:D] CS-45 will set you back around $400.
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  • allechalleyallechalley Member Posts: 888 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I also have a new ParaOrdinance LDA 6.45. Sweet very nice trigger (sort of like DA only without all that takeup). Just got it so haven't been carrying yet. Have had a Kahr PM9 which is great to shoot and very small, light, compact. They now make a PM40 which is only very slightly larger.
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  • oldemagicsoldemagics Member Posts: 5,851 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i can agree the .45 is nice, but for ccw i recently picked up a s&w40f the resin frame makes a heck of a weight difference!
    o m
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  • pickenuppickenup Member Posts: 22,844 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I usually carry my 220 or 226.
    Picked up a Walther P-99 in 40.
    If you are going to change calibers,
    this one is not bad in my opinion.


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