S&W M&P 45 Compact Holster???

choice89 · May 2nd, 2009, 10:32 PM

I am new to this forum and I am loving all of the insight and information it has provided so far! I am an active duty Security Forces Law Enforcement officer that has served for the last 13 years and have carried a Beretta 9mm at work and owned Glocks at home.

I finally purchased myself my first .45 pistol on Thursday in the form of a S&W M&P 45 Compact and was wondering if anyone has found any CCW holsters specific for this model. I have surfed and seached the web and found very few options, mostly holsters that are for the Full size .45 or 9mm/.40 compact M&P's.

Any help would be appreciated!!!

Tally XD · May 2nd, 2009, 11:02 PM

If it is like most compact models the slide is the same length as the full size. The pistol butt/handle is the only difference.

So, if that is indeed the case with the M&P, any holster for the S&W M&P full size will work.

Suggestions:

TT Gunleather
CompTac Victory Gear
Tucker Holsters

SigNY · May 2nd, 2009, 11:19 PM

Check out Little Bear Custom Holsters He list on his website that he makes them for the M&P45 Compact. Seems like a very nice guy and I plan on ordering from him on Monday.

fotomaker57 · May 3rd, 2009, 12:21 AM

Give Kevin a call at K&D Holsters K&D Holsters | Custom Gun Leather and Shooting Accessories
He can fix you up. His work is second to none. I have holsters from Kevin for all my pistols. I also have one coming for my newest Glock. Also welcome from another from the show me state.
Mike

Pure Kustom · May 3rd, 2009, 02:56 AM

I have them for all M&P's

choice89 · May 3rd, 2009, 06:59 AM

I appreciate all of your responses, I can't believe there are so many options out there that I did not find myself searching the web!!! I will be spending all of Sunday shopping on the web for a new CCW holster!!!

JAT40 · May 3rd, 2009, 08:25 AM

Can anyone recommend a concealment holster for the S&W M&P 45 Compact?

Try this thread, also did you do a search on mp-pistol.com?

Pikachu711 · May 3rd, 2009, 08:28 AM

Welcome from Las Vegas, Nevada!

Pistology · May 3rd, 2009, 11:56 PM

The FIST Dave Spaulding at a 25-degree muzzle-forward cant is my M&P 45c holster. I can wear it strong side, where, somehow, it works out to a straight drop; or I can wear it cross draw. FIST custom added the sweat guard, doubled the cant for me and can make almost any holster IWB or OWB (like mine) or leather or kydex (like mine).

Pistology · May 4th, 2009, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tally XD

If it is like most compact models the slide is the same length as the full size. The pistol butt/handle is the only difference.
So, if that is indeed the case with the M&P, any holster for the S&W M&P full size will work.

The grip and slide thicknesses are exactly the same between the 45FS and 45C. That is Grip Frame Thickness Maximum (all in inches and from gunblast) 1.190 to 1.321, Grip Frame Thickness Minimum 1.082, and Slide Thickness 1.082. Other comparisons:
Spec 45 45C
Height w/mag 5.4 5.085
Overall Length 7.75 7.25
Barrel Length 4.6 4.03
Ammo Capacity 10+1 8+1

Remember the option to use the mag without the butt pad.

My leather Mitch Rosen President X is made for the M&P 40 compact but can take my M&P 45c. However, my Comp-tac belt holster for the 40c won't open enough to take the width of the 45c.

May 2nd, 2009, 10:32 PM	#1
choice89 New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 6	S&W M&P 45 Compact Holster??? I am new to this forum and I am loving all of the insight and information it has provided so far! I am an active duty Security Forces Law Enforcement officer that has served for the last 13 years and have carried a Beretta 9mm at work and owned Glocks at home. I finally purchased myself my first .45 pistol on Thursday in the form of a S&W M&P 45 Compact and was wondering if anyone has found any CCW holsters specific for this model. I have surfed and seached the web and found very few options, mostly holsters that are for the Full size .45 or 9mm/.40 compact M&P's. Any help would be appreciated!!! __________________ TSgt STAPLES S&W M&P 45 Compact

May 2nd, 2009, 11:02 PM	#2
Tally XD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,011	If it is like most compact models the slide is the same length as the full size. The pistol butt/handle is the only difference. So, if that is indeed the case with the M&P, any holster for the S&W M&P full size will work. Suggestions: TT Gunleather CompTac Victory Gear Tucker Holsters __________________ “I am consistently on record and will continue to be on record as opposing concealed carry.” - Barack Obama Chicago Tribune, April 27, 2004

May 2nd, 2009, 11:19 PM	#3
SigNY Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mid-Hudson Valley area of NY Posts: 128	Check out Little Bear Custom Holsters He list on his website that he makes them for the M&P45 Compact. Seems like a very nice guy and I plan on ordering from him on Monday. __________________ S&W M&P 340--HK P2000 V2 40SW--HK P2000SK V2 40SW--Beretta 92 INOX Vertec--SIG P220 45ACP Phil 1:6

May 3rd, 2009, 12:21 AM	#4
fotomaker57 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 1,326	Give Kevin a call at K&D Holsters K&D Holsters \| Custom Gun Leather and Shooting Accessories He can fix you up. His work is second to none. I have holsters from Kevin for all my pistols. I also have one coming for my newest Glock. Also welcome from another from the show me state. Mike __________________ Created September 17, 1787 Ratified June 21, 1788 Signers 39 of the 55 Philadelphia Convention delegates *Let Us Never Forget*

May 3rd, 2009, 02:56 AM	#5
Pure Kustom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 580	I have them for all M&P's __________________ "To save our country, Slap a liberal. To save it faster, Slap them again!!!!" www.purekustomholsters.com www.pkiholsters.com

May 3rd, 2009, 06:59 AM	#6
choice89 New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 6	I appreciate all of your responses, I can't believe there are so many options out there that I did not find myself searching the web!!! I will be spending all of Sunday shopping on the web for a new CCW holster!!! __________________ TSgt STAPLES S&W M&P 45 Compact

May 3rd, 2009, 08:25 AM	#7
JAT40 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ma Posts: 2,209	Can anyone recommend a concealment holster for the S&W M&P 45 Compact? Try this thread, also did you do a search on mp-pistol.com? __________________ While people are saying "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, ... and they will not escape. 1Th 5:3

May 3rd, 2009, 08:28 AM	#8
Pikachu711 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,033	Welcome from Las Vegas, Nevada! __________________ "80 Million gun owners can't be wrong!" Glock 26 (9mm) Nevada CFP Holder NRA Member

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