What's the smallest 45acp for carry? I'm looking for the PF9 equivalent in 45

[Smokepole]

12 round capacity American Tactical Imports 1911-Style FX45 "Fatboy" 45 ACP Pistol

That's a sweet little number. Right price too.

 

[45acp223]

I don't see the fatboy offered anymore. It's their high capacity model. I'm on the fence about the 3" model. They are not true 1911A1 as they don't have the normal barrel setup. I'm thinking more about the Glock 30SF, anyone know how it compares to the Glock 36?

 

[d30carls]

the xds45 would be my choice 3.3"

 

[sparkyfender]

the xds45 would be my choice 3.3"

Absolutely. I really like mine.

 

[BurninBrass]

Why that over 124gr?

Some tests have shown that the larger 147 exhibits deeper penetration with more controlled expansion. I've used the 124 HST for a while now and have zero complaints so

By the way, as keeping with the original (and outdated) subject of this thread, I am absolutely loving my XDS!

 

[jdg0724]

I would have to say the Springfield XDS is my first choice. I also own a Glock 36 and I find that the XDS, from my personal experience, is more accurate and reliable. I have 1,200 rounds through the Springfield XDS without any issues. I have had some issues with the Glock 36. Never had any issues with any of my 7 other Glocks. Im not trying to bash Glocks in any way though. My primary carry gun is a Glock 30. I just find the XDS to be a verry accurate reliable gun with quite a bit of versitility when you put the 7 rd mag in.

 

[hps]

I carry a Glock 30, kinda thick but is a really good carry. Its my life and my families, I CARRY A GLOCKS!!!

 

[TheWabbit]

I carried a PF9 for a year but wanted to stay with the .45 ACP that my M&P uses. I sold the PF9 and bought a XDs. The XDs is a bit heavier but is very similar in dimensions and shoots a lot better.

 

[undeRGRound]

I don't know anyone who owns one, but there's the DoubleTap: two rounds of .45 ACP. I can't imagine it'd be kind to your wrist, or that you'd want to try for a target more than 8' away...

DoubleTap Firearms - Creators of DoubleTap™

For that price, it had better Fluff & Fold and bring me a cold Beer!
(or include a Laser, since it has not real sights)

nice Gun tho...

 

[Nayls47]

Probably the Para Slim Hawg.

 

[Hohn]

I am going to reach back into the past and say take a look at the Star PD. They are a compact 45acp with an aluminum frame. Very easy to carry.

Aluminum doesn't belong in a firearm frame, imo. Its low fatigue life means it WILL crack eventually. I'd like to see some endurance testing data before I ever bought an AL frame pistol.

JMO

 

[Huzrjim]

Just picked up a Kahr PM45 off another member. Have not shot it yet, but it is definitely one of the smallest .45's available.

 

[KingJester]

I carry daily my Glock 30 and have no complaints

 

[Solitaire]

I don't know anyone who owns one, but there's the DoubleTap: two rounds of .45 ACP. I can't imagine it'd be kind to your wrist, or that you'd want to try for a target more than 8' away...

DoubleTap Firearms - Creators of DoubleTap™

These guns don't exist.

The Firearm Blog » DoubleTap Pistol Production Canceled

 

[88E30M50]

A Bersa Thunder in .45 is a nice gun. Not small, but there are really not many small .45s out there. The Bersa is about the same size as a Glock 36. A Glock 30 might be worth checking out. They are not much larger than the 36 and give you more options with what magazine to carry.

I had a Kimber Ultra in .45 and really liked it. Some say the small 1911s are trouble prone, but that Kimber worked for me. I have a RIA Compact which is slightly larger than the Kimber and definitely heavier, but it also works well.