45 subcompact recommendations I

[michaeladkins]

I know this might be a tough one, but my friend is looking for a nice 45 subcompact. He is left handed to boot.

Can anyone recommend a nice gun?

thanks.
Mike

 

[Lonewolf]

The smallest one on the market currently is the Springfield XDs.

 

[katfishinking]

agreed. the XDs is my EDC weapon. I love it. even my wife likes to shoot it. its very easy to conceal. I have saw them for 500 and under on some forums. you should try shooting one to make sure you like it first.

 

[TLHelmer]

I love my XDS in .45! It is a great choice.

 

[gunman41mag]

I have SAFARI ARMS ENFORCER, COLT OFFICERS, & a PARA ORDNANCE LDA CARRY 12, like all my compact 45. You can customize the 1911 any way you want it

 

[Collin]

+1 for the Springfield XD-S. It's about as small as a .45 gets right now. Also has a great sight picture for me. 1911's are getting lighter and they are thin pistols. I picked up a Smith and Wesson with a 'Scandium' frame - the weight suprised me in a good way.

Best wishes!

 

[Slawburger]

Glock 30SF might be worth a look (or actually a feel) to see if it is compact enough for your purposes.
You can add extensions to the mags if you need room for your pinky.

 

[LCSOSgt11]

One may wish to consider the Glock 36. Single stack, small, thin also. 6+1 capacity.

 

[michaeladkins]

Thanks for the suggestions, I will pass the info on.

Mike

 

[Bigc177]

+1 for the Glock 30 SF.

I pick up one a couple months ago, and it quickly became my EDC. BTW, I'm also lefty!

 

[leakywaders]

Agree Glock 36

 

[IronRanger1080]

If you want to go with a ultra compact 1911, I love my Kimber Super Carry Ultra.

 

[bmwguru]

+1 for the Glock 30 SF

The Glock 30S is actually a bit thinner than the 30SF as its a 36 slide on a 30SF frame.

 

[Sniper 79]

Kahr CW45

 

[mfd111]

XDS is a good choice

 

[Mrwindow]

+2 G30sf

 

[CathyInBlue]

The S in XDS is not for subcompact, it's for single-stack. As such, an XDS is not necessarily a compact model. For my money (buying a double-stack) the choice would be between the XD(m)-45 compact and the Glock 30, and as mentioned the G30SF.

 

[Papabeargsh]

XDs is my personal choice for carry. My son has The Kimber Ultra Carry II.

 

[jwh20]

I'm going to jump in here and agree that the XDs is possibly the best subcompact .45 ACP on the market. I have the bi-tone model as my EDC. I've fired several hundred rounds at the range and I appreciate how well it functions and am impressed with its accuracy.

Probably the only complaints are the magazine capacity, but you can get the extended mag if you need more rounds and some people don't like the texture of the grip. I like it.

 

[Dirtebiker]

I like my XDs.