Concealed carry weapon in .45

[Walter45Auto]

From: Ovie
Date: 4/11/2008 9:50:39 PM
     
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    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.

Well, I have the GLOCK model 30, .45 ACP Subcompact. I LOVE it. It's an excellent gun, and I reccomend it. I have a cousin in law who has a Kahr P45, and he loves it. Says it's been reliable, accurate, and it's lighter and thinner than the GLOCK. I've held his Kahr, and it feels good in the hand. I'll probably get the smaller size Kahr .45, the PM45 when I do get one. The Kahr's advantage is it's thinner size and lighter weight (Don't get me wrong, the G30 is a good light gun, too.). It woud be the easier of the two to conceal. The GLOCK 30 is an awesome gun, but it's a FAT gun. However, that fat gun holds 10 rounds in its magazine, as opposed to the Kahr's 5 or 6 rounds. And the GLOCK 30 can accept 13 round GLOCK 21 magazines.  A friend of mine has a Taurus Mellinium .40, and he likes it a lot. The main gun I carry is a Taurus 617 .375 Mag snub nosed 7 shot revolver. My dad has a Kimber Ultra Carry that is an excellent gun. If It's between the GLOCK and Kahr, if you need the extra concealability, get the thinner Kahr. If you want something with more than 5 or 6 rounds, get the Glock 30.

[hodman]

I carried a Kimber ultra CDP for years in 45ACP. I just changed over last year to a Karr P45 and love it. I would also look at the PM 45.

My 2 cents worth

Jon

[Dougdubya]

Anyone find the 3 inch Springfields reliable?  I really like their features and how they fit my hand.

[hodman]

Anyone find the 3 inch Springfields reliable?  I really like their features and how they fit my hand.

That was my issue with Springfield’s small guns some of them had issues. But I know as many who loved them and thought they were a bargain. I will stick with my original statement the more you get away from the original design (size and caliber) the harder and more expensive it is to make run

Jon

[ellis4538]

I carry a lightly modified LW Colt Officers ACP on a regular basis with either Wilson or Chip McCormick 7 round mag and it has been 100% with factory ammo except Speer "Flying Ashtray" 200gr. HP.  All other HP ammo works fine. 

Richard

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[m25operator]

I have a Para c-7 LDA,  that is a joy to carry and shoot, I do use an IWB HOLSTER for this. I also have a C-6 LDA, and it is hard to get a good grip from the holster because the butt is so short, but it really hides well. Everyone who has shot either of mine are very surprised at the recoil characteristics, very controllable.

[Burt Gummer]

For CC I am a fan of the G30. Glock has a modified G30 called the G30 SF which is a smidge smaller in some dimensions than the G30 and also there isthe G36. I have not carried a G36 but I understand it is thinner since it is a single stack.

Also Kahr has a compact 45 model out I have yet to get trigger time on.

You will get many opinions here on the best .45 but put your meathooks on some models and narrow it down for yourself.
Good luck.

[rojawe]

I agree with the post above go to a range and rent several, since your new to guns a 45 might be a bit much for a starter. I have seen many at the range shooting something to big for them to start with and go away feeling this in not what they wanted. I don't care what you carry if you can't hit with it your screwed. Most at the ranges are eager to help and ask several, asking doesn't cost and it may save you big bucks. Guns are like cars what I like you may not and take your time.

[Lucas]

Has anyone mentioned the Para Warthog?

[Gun Shooter]

Pure Carry Defensive; Kahr CW45, Pure Carry Defensive (if he's not right on top of you) Kahr TP45 w/XS24/7 Tritium Big Dot 725mag (7rd) in both. PULL AND PRESS, PROBLEM ENDED!!!