Need Help and Suggestions on a small 45

harley2007 · October 29th, 2009, 07:50 AM

Hello,

I have canned a idea I had to buy a AR-15 for the time being and as such I have a few hundred on deposit at my local gun store. I would rather have a small concealable 45 at the present time.

I WANT rather than NEED this gun so it may not be carried, but I want the option to if I decide.

Here is what I have seen but was hoping others would chime in with any other options.

I like the Glock 36 ALOT and as of now am leaning that way.....even like the 30, but it may be too big. I want to spend no more than $600. I held a Kahr CW9, it was ok, liked the trigger in that I currently have a PM9 and if going with a Kahr would rather have the P45 but dont want to spend that much.

So, what else it out there for about what I want to spend? Oh yeah, not thinking 1911 platform, too pricey and I like DAO/Striker Fired, etc better.

Thanks in advance!

SIGP250 · October 29th, 2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by harley2007

Hello,

I have canned a idea I had to buy a AR-15 for the time being and as such I have a few hundred on deposit at my local gun store. I would rather have a small concealable 45 at the present time.

I WANT rather than NEED this gun so it may not be carried, but I want the option to if I decide.

Here is what I have seen but was hoping others would chime in with any other options.

I like the Glock 36 ALOT and as of now am leaning that way.....even like the 30, but it may be too big. I want to spend no more than $600. I held a Kahr CW9, it was ok, liked the trigger in that I currently have a PM9 and if going with a Kahr would rather have the P45 but dont want to spend that much.

So, what else it out there for about what I want to spend? Oh yeah, not thinking 1911 platform, too pricey and I like DAO/Striker Fired, etc better.

Thanks in advance!

Sig P250 45ACP CMP.

pogo2 · October 29th, 2009, 08:15 AM

If you eliminate small 1911s (which you did) and want to stick with name brand guns having a decent reputation, the Glock 36 and the Kahr P45 are pretty much it. The Sig P245, which has the same 6+1 capacity, is probably going to be too large and too expensive, given your $600 price limit. The polymer Sig P250 comes in a small .45 version, but is a brand new gun on the market and somewhat untested as yet.

Personally I'd get the Glock.

harley2007 · October 29th, 2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by pogo2

If you eliminate small 1911s (which you did) and want to stick with name brand guns having a decent reputation, the Glock 36 and the Kahr P45 are pretty much it. The Sig P245, which has the same 6+1 capacity, is probably going to be too large and too expensive, given your $600 price limit. The polymer Sig P250 comes in a small .45 version, but is a brand new gun on the market and somewhat untested as yet.

Personally I'd get the Glock.

Yeah, I think I am already there as you said, but was hoping for other options. I have held a P250 and it didnt really do anything for me. Also, I have a S&W 4516-1 that I bought in 1989 or so and that sort of covers me on the "SA/DA" front for a gun roughly the same size as the Sig.

Looks like my criteria points tothe 36...any thoughts on a 30? (I know, greater capacity but the size may be too different...I cannot seem to find a dealer with both in stock).

ripley16 · October 29th, 2009, 08:30 AM

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...and if going with a Kahr would rather have the P45 but dont want to spend that much

Why not a Kahr TP9? This gives you a longer barrel, full grip and a extra round in the magazine, yet is still small and light enough to carry. For some reason these seem to sell for less than the P45... around $525 or so.

lws380 · October 29th, 2009, 08:41 AM

You can get a Springfield Armory 1911 for your price range. You mention small and concealable. Their Gov't models have a 5 inch barrel. However, they can be concealed with a good holster. I would suggest you consider the 1911 platform. Thin is the best thing for concealment and the 1911 does that. Length of the barrel is less important than having a thinner gun IMO. Good luck to you on your search.

harley2007 · October 29th, 2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ripley16

Why not a Kahr TP9? This gives you a longer barrel, full grip and a extra round in the magazine, yet is still small and light enough to carry. For some reason these seem to sell for less than the P45... around $525 or so.

You are right I overlooked the TP althoguh it may be a bit large for CCW.

harley2007 · October 29th, 2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lws380

You can get a Springfield Armory 1911 for your price range. You mention small and concealable. Their Gov't models have a 5 inch barrel. However, they can be concealed with a good holster. I would suggest you consider the 1911 platform. Thin is the best thing for concealment and the 1911 does that. Length of the barrel is less important than having a thinner gun IMO. Good luck to you on your search.

All of my current carry pistols have the same controls (no manual safeties) and all have DAOor similar triggers and would like to keep it that way if possible. If I were to go to a 1911 platform a Springfield would be at the top of the list.

gottabkiddin · October 29th, 2009, 09:34 AM

I don't know off hand... I'm looking to add another pistol too. Right now my eye is on the G36 as well. I really like the feel of the slimmer G36 over the G30 and being a glock, it's gonna function as expected. I started thinking I wanted a 1911, but after pricing a few I found that, I could get two quality pistols for the price of one good 1911. I'm either gonna get the Kahr PM9 and the G36, or the G26 and the G36 as a xmas present to myself...

Good luck with your search... My suggestion would be the G36.

jwhite75 · October 29th, 2009, 09:35 AM

The PM45 is nice. But i tend to be a fan of Glock So that is how I would go.

October 29th, 2009, 07:50 AM	#1
harley2007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 540	Need Help and Suggestions on a small 45 Hello, I have canned a idea I had to buy a AR-15 for the time being and as such I have a few hundred on deposit at my local gun store. I would rather have a small concealable 45 at the present time. I WANT rather than NEED this gun so it may not be carried, but I want the option to if I decide. Here is what I have seen but was hoping others would chime in with any other options. I like the Glock 36 ALOT and as of now am leaning that way.....even like the 30, but it may be too big. I want to spend no more than $600. I held a Kahr CW9, it was ok, liked the trigger in that I currently have a PM9 and if going with a Kahr would rather have the P45 but dont want to spend that much. So, what else it out there for about what I want to spend? Oh yeah, not thinking 1911 platform, too pricey and I like DAO/Striker Fired, etc better. Thanks in advance! __________________ I would rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy!

October 29th, 2009, 08:15 AM	#3
pogo2 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Posts: 2,282	If you eliminate small 1911s (which you did) and want to stick with name brand guns having a decent reputation, the Glock 36 and the Kahr P45 are pretty much it. The Sig P245, which has the same 6+1 capacity, is probably going to be too large and too expensive, given your $600 price limit. The polymer Sig P250 comes in a small .45 version, but is a brand new gun on the market and somewhat untested as yet. Personally I'd get the Glock. __________________ Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the Peoples' Liberty's Teeth." - George Washington

October 29th, 2009, 08:41 AM	#6
lws380 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 165	You can get a Springfield Armory 1911 for your price range. You mention small and concealable. Their Gov't models have a 5 inch barrel. However, they can be concealed with a good holster. I would suggest you consider the 1911 platform. Thin is the best thing for concealment and the 1911 does that. Length of the barrel is less important than having a thinner gun IMO. Good luck to you on your search. __________________ www.bearcreekholsters.com

October 29th, 2009, 09:34 AM	#9
gottabkiddin Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth, 33°46'18.21"N 84°23'21.87"W Posts: 1,365	I don't know off hand... I'm looking to add another pistol too. Right now my eye is on the G36 as well. I really like the feel of the slimmer G36 over the G30 and being a glock, it's gonna function as expected. I started thinking I wanted a 1911, but after pricing a few I found that, I could get two quality pistols for the price of one good 1911. I'm either gonna get the Kahr PM9 and the G36, or the G26 and the G36 as a xmas present to myself... Good luck with your search... My suggestion would be the G36. __________________ When seconds count, a Cop is only minutes away. Never hit anyone in anger unless you're sure you can get away with it. "Russell Ziskey" Glock 36, Kahr CW9, Glock 23, Taurus 24 7 Pro DS, Ruger LCP, S&W 642...ect

October 29th, 2009, 09:35 AM	#10
jwhite75 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,306	The PM45 is nice. But i tend to be a fan of Glock So that is how I would go. __________________ Friends don't let friends be MALL NINJAS. "May God have mercy on my enemies...because I won't." -Gen. George S. Patton.

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