dcb188

For years I carried a Ruger P90 .45, then a .38 S&W Titanium Airweight, and now it is a Ruger SP101 only. I don't have the other guns anymore.
What would you recommend for a smaller sized .45? I was thinking about a KP345 (?)
The P90 was too big to carry. So I would go for a smaller .45 Thanks for any and all suggestions.

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SilenceDoGood

Check out the Glock 21 SF, or the XD 45. Both light and very carry friendly with the proper rig (i.e. belt and holster). Can't go wrong with either.

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dcb188

Thank you, and is there a particular smaller .45 which is more popular than others now? Are the two you mentioned among the most popular?
Trying also to see what most folks carry re the smaller .45s

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falcon1

Also check out the Glock Models 30 (or 30SF) and 36. Good luck with whatever you choose!

Delta Force

How about a Colt Commander.

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msgt/ret

My current carry is the SA Micro-Compact with 3" barrel, small but not so light and easy to conceal.

KenpoTex

if you're set on getting a .45, go with a Glock 30 or 30sf

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pogo2

My smallest .45 is the Colt Defender, which has a 3 inch barrel, Officer's size grip, is 0.90 inches thick in the slide, 1.05 inches thick in the grip (slim grip panels), and weighs 24 ounces empty. It holds 7+1 rounds with Wilson 7 round magazines. The gun conceals quite easily in a good belt holster but is too large for pocket carry. Here is a shot of the gun with a full size Colt 1911 and a 4 inch Kimber Pro for comparison:

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SleepingZ

The Taurus P-745, I think it is a small single stacked auto. I don't know much about them, some like Taurus and some don't.

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45disco

i carry a taurus pt-145 pro ss (small 10+1, cheep), or a kimber 1911 full size, i love the kimber, and am thinking of getting 3 in. or 4in. to replace my taurus. i have heard good things about the kahr. you can't go wrong with what is comfortable to you, glock 30, taurus, kahr, ect.

my bet would be a 1911 in 3 or 4in. (more concealable than full size)or go big get the full size.


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