Concealed carry weapon in .45

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From: Ovie
Date: 4/11/2008 9:50:39 PM
     
Mr. Bane
 
    I am in no way new to guns and rifles, but I am new to concealed carry. My question to you would be what type of gun do you prefer in a concealed weapon chambered in 45? A friend and I have been going to gun shops and gun shows right now it looks a glock,or a kahr. I have been trying to read up on these and many other but after so much reading they all start to look good and bad at the same time. NEED HELP OR AT LEAST A DIRECTION.
                                                            Thanks Ovie.

[gunman1911]

You are asking a Sig fan?

[baershooteer]

Here are two suggestions from a 1911 fan.  I usually carry either a commander size 1911 (an Ed Brown Kobra Carry or Kimber Pro Elite) or what I feel is the best compact based on the 1911 platform: a Detonics CombatMaster.  Just my opinion, for what it's worth.

[Outlaw]

Is price an issue? If so, Glock is probably as fair and dependable as it gets. Some folks that carry IWB worry a bit about the Glock safety setup. Your call on that one.

[2HOW]

Im a huge fan of the millinium pro series ,the PT145 from Taurus. And dont believe the bad press on these, that was the first series I bet my life on mine (PT140) and will soon have a 145. Good luck OBTW you cant go wrong with a 1911 either, 

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[someguy]

IMO, you've made the right first step by deciding that the carry gun needs to be a .45.  Best advice I can give
is to find a range, if possible, that can rent you several widely varying styles.  I tried 1911's, double-stack guns,
other single-stack guns, DAO triggers, single-action triggers...  You need to find what conceals well, fits your
hand well, and allows for a natural trigger movement that you can develop good habits with.  As you are no
doubt aware, any single gun recommendation might turn out to be a gem or a turd in your hands.  I settled on
a Sig P220 Compact Carry in a Milt Sparks VMII IWB holster.  I wear a suit everyday; your normal will likely come
into play on some of these decisions as well.

Try as many as possible before buying, is what I'm trying to say.  Good luck, and thanks for carrying.

[CurrieS103]

I carry a Kimber Ultra-Carry in an IWB.

[gunman1911]

Yes the .45  caliber choice is a great one and so is the 1911 platform as I carry a Kimber IWB with no problem but it still comes down to personal choice.

[TAB]

I use to carry my colt combat commader... that was until I bought my 1st delta eilte...

1911 tend to CC better then pistols of simlar size and weight.

[.45]

I highly recommend the GLOCK 30.  Light recoil, accurate, and holds 11 rounds of .45.