compact .45

[zero]

Who carries a compact .45? I mean one that is small easy to conceal and shoot. What I’m looking for is a step up from my J frame and smaller than my XD.

Any advice?

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[AirMech74]

I did carry a Sig P245, its a compact...but I traded it for a J-frame..lol

[zero]

I did carry a Sig P245, its a compact...but I traded it for a J-frame..lol

I had been reading the other .45 carry post. Most of the pistols I'm familiar with. I’m just looking for something smaller…maybe there isn’t.

[srfl]

The Kahr PM45 is smaller than the SIGARMS P245. I have the older/bigger sister to the PM45, the P45, which is at least thinner (by quite a bit) and lighter than the P245.

Very effective guns. I've never fired a PM45, but I'm sure its as controllable as the P45, which is very controllable and easy to recover from recoil.

[zero]

Very effective guns. I've never fired a PM45, but I'm sure its as controllable as the P45, which is very controllable and easy to recover from recoil.[/QUOTE]

Everytime I hold a kahr I want to get one. They seem to fit my hand very well. Haven't fired any yet.

Some of the reviews/forums online spook me. Any issues with yours?

[glock21guy]

I am not sure how small a J frame is but my Glock 30 is the same size as my wifes Ruger SP101. You could go a little thiner with the G36. But the 6 rounds vs. 10 with the G30 was not worth it to me.

My G30 has served me well for the last year or so.

[PeterCartwright]

Lot's of choices. Sure like my Sig P245.

[srfl]

Everytime I hold a kahr I want to get one. They seem to fit my hand very well. Haven't fired any yet.

Some of the reviews/forums online spook me. Any issues with yours?

Unfortunately, yes....I've had issues with mine, but bear in mind, I purchased mine within a year of it appearing in the gunstores; I don't think Kahr got all of the kinks out.....I understand from other P45 owners that their guns have been stellar in the reliability department.

Post when I first purchased the P45, with my observations:

http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...ead.php?t=5194

My P45 review:

http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...ead.php?t=5247

Here's a follow-up...not a good one though:

http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...ad.php?t=10592

Regarding the PM45, I haven't seen any reviews yet, but then again, I haven't been looking for any.

[zero]

srfl,

Thanks for the info/links. I'll be sure to check them out.

I love my XD45 service....who knows maybe someday they will come out with an XD subcompact in 45???

[matdicdad]

I like my Glock 30. Small and easy to carry, very reliable too.

[azchevy]

I carry a PT-145 and I love it.

[SammyIamToday]

srfl,

Thanks for the info/links. I'll be sure to check them out.

I love my XD45 service....who knows maybe someday they will come out with an XD subcompact in 45???

Have you tried the XD45 compact? That couple inches of grip makes a huge difference when concealing and you can use the full capacity magazines in a reload.

[zero]

Have you tried the XD45 compact? That couple inches of grip makes a huge difference when concealing and you can use the full capacity magazines in a reload.

I bet it does. I been checking the web site and measuring my pistol. It is always the grip poking out when I wear mine.

Those XD40 subcompacts are small too. Never shot one yet.

[AirMech74]

The XD40 subcompact is nice...i shot one and have a couple of friends that own them....that was my original pick for a daily carry, but I ended up gettin the Sig because it came with a good price at the time.

[ExSoldier]

Sig P245. Six +1 small accurate and utterly reliable. They're no longer made, but you can still find them at gunshows. Best deal I ever made. I traded a POS Jam-a-matic Springfield "micro" + $100 and it's now my primary carry when I wear IWB instead of pocket.