[The Old Anglo]

For us budget minded shooters I`ve found Rock Island weapons to be a great find. I have three, Tac,Gi & Compact all in ,45ACP. Good accurate and reasonable. Check them out.

 

[Cosmo M3]

HK45C

probably the best modern polymer .45 pistol you can buy out of the past decade.

 

[maverick64]

Had a Kimber 1911 Ultra Carry carry...great shooter but could not get used to the Cocked and locked.................went with a Kahr P45 and have never looked back..........thin ( like 1911) recoil is manageable............had a Glock 30 (brick) but it was sold

 

[Kimberpackn]

I carry my ultra covert II kimber everyday. Love this gun. No issues with the safety or performance of the weapon.

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[Gary T]

jlis914,

For us budget minded shooters I`ve found Rock Island weapons to be a great find.

I don't have a Kimber, but I do have a 3.5" Citadel Compact model, made by RIA. I've been very pleased w/ the gun. I got it instead of the RIA version because the Citadel had a few upgrades the RIA lacked (Novak type sights, extended slide release/safety, beavertail grip safety and target hammer/trigger). You might want to consider this gun, as well.

I can also second the earlier recommendation for the Kahr. Although I like my 1911's, I think I need further practice on it's manuel of arms. I've since added a Kahr CW45 to my rotation. I find that I'm really liking it's light weight compared to the 1911 (20 ounces vs 32 ounces).

 

[Kilowatt3]

...I can also second the earlier recommendation for the Kahr. Although I like my 1911's, I think I need further practice on it's manuel of arms. I've since added a Kahr CW45 to my rotation. I find that I'm really liking it's light weight compared to the 1911 (20 ounces vs 32 ounces).

^What Gary said!

It's not a 1911, but I think the CW45 is pretty much the gold standard for a .45 CCW. Love mine, and the only reason it's not my CCW all the time is that the size & weight of the CM9 gives it an edge on comfort & concealability.

Regards,
Jim

 

[Ramjet]

http://www.kahr.com/GetDynamicImage.aspx?dir=itemImages&path=CW451638.jpg&w=652&h=556


CW45

CW4543 (3.64" Barrel)
Black polymer frame, matte stainless slide
MSRP: $485.00
Ships with one magazine only
Register as an authorized dealer.


Caliber: .45 ACP
Capacity: 6+1
Operation: Trigger cocking DAO; lock breech; "Browning - type" recoil lug; passive striker block; no magazine disconnect
Barrel: 3.64", conventional rifling, 1 - 16.38 right-hand twist
Length O/A: 6.32"
Height: 4.8"
Slide Width: 1.01"
Weight: Pistol 19.7 oz., Magazine 2 oz.
Grips: Textured polymer
Sights: Drift adjustable white bar-dot combat rear sight, pinned in polymer front sight
Finish: Black polymer frame, matte stainless steel slide*
Magazines: 1 - 6 rd, Stainless
>> Guide to Kahr Magazines


With this said my TP45 out shoots every Kimber I have ever owned. Now I sound like I ain't-Kimber I am not I still own one but for CCW Kahr is the ticket. Kimber certainly are wonderful guns look great and they are good shooting guns to boot. The Kahr is designed specifically for CCW.

 

[jlis914]

Once again, thanks to all the input received regarding my newest venture. After much thought and having handled several different compact and sub-compact .45's, I finally chose and put a deposit on a new Glock 30SF. Can't wait to bring it home!

 

[TWO GUNS]

Looks like a great choice you made Sir.

 

[claude clay]

for all that say about shorter being.....
everyone is entitled to an opinion(im purtty sure my spelchuck dun sewercided) but to
your question---ive had a defender and ultra ll; both were 1.5" at 25 yards and ate everything just fine.

but i've succume to arthritis and wented a heavier gun---Sig C3 made 10/2010 and had perhaps 2 boxes through it. in 5 days i've put 600 assorted shapes, jacketed and lead with only induced faliours. and its deadnuts acccurate and carries as easy as the 3" defender.

don't know about you but id rather have 8 rounds of Auto COLT Projectile than some
rama rama dum dum round:ticking:

 

[tpdtom]

Cant go wrong with that choice !