{"id":24566,"date":"2014-09-08T12:26:14","date_gmt":"2014-09-08T16:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=24566"},"modified":"2026-02-02T13:17:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:17:07","slug":"top-5-45s-concealed-carry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/top-5-45s-concealed-carry\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 .45s for Concealed Carry"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s no denying the feeling of potential instilled by a handgun. And when that gun fits your hand just right, the feeling is even better. The last decade has seen a resurgence in the popularity of the .45 ACP, a round whose reputation has been built by more than a century of proven results. Here are 5 .45 ACP concealed carry pistols that push the limits of form and function.<\/p>\n

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#1 Springfield Armory XDS<\/sup> 3.3\u201d or 4.0\u201d<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s start right at the top of the list and avoid the artificial drama. The XDS<\/sup>.45<\/a> has proven to be durable and reliable. I\u2019ve had my copy for a couple of years now, and I\u2019ve fed all kinds of ammo through it. I\u2019ve yet to have a failure of any kind. The slimness of the XDS<\/sup> is now legendary at exactly 1\u201d. And at just under 4 \u00bd\u201d tall it disappears when carried. Add a crisp short-stroke trigger and great stock sights, and it\u2019s a born shooter. Down sides to the XDS<\/sup> include hard recoil and low round capacity (5+1 with the flush mag). Tiny enough to carry inside the waistband (IWB) in any weather, no manual safety to manipulate under stress, and the reliability it has demonstrated make this my first choice every time. MSRP ranges from $600 to $650, depending on finish.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0#2 Glock 30S<\/h2>\n

One thing the Glock 30S<\/a> is not \u2013 slim. It\u2019s a double-stack .45 ACP with a grip circumference to match. But in every other way it is about as svelte as the Glock 19, and just a hair thicker at the slide than the Springfield XDS<\/sup>. At 1.18\u201d the 30S is not at all uncomfortable to carry nor especially hard to conceal. Smart holster choice and proper cover garment selection, and even the rotund grip becomes a non-issue. What you get in return is eleven (10+1) rounds of .45 ACP! And that\u2019s in the standard magazine. Did I mention that the G30S will also accept the standard mags for the G21\/G41? Yep. So your backup magazine can hold 13 rounds, and if your duty weapon or home defense pistol is a full-frame Glock, the G30S will integrate nicely as a backup or alternate. Easy to field strip, easy to maintain, and easy to shoot (downright fun, actually). I put the Glock 30S at number two because I consider it to be the most reliable, durable, and best compromise of caliber and capacity out there. Should be priced under $600 at your local shop.<\/p>\n

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The author has previously nicknamed the G30S, “the IWB sledgehammer”.<\/p><\/div>\n

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#3 Kahr PM45 \/ CM45<\/h2>\n

Kahr Arms has been making some superb firearms for some time, and the PM45 is no exception. The CM45 is not as refined, and relies on forged rather than milled primary components \u2013 but that aside, there is no evidence I\u2019ve seen to suggest any deficiency in performance. I include them both as #3 with it coming down to a price range choice.<\/p>\n

Kahr makes a finely engineered and constructed pistol. And tight. When I purchased a Kahr years ago, it took several hundred rounds before I didn\u2019t bruise my fingers just trying to field strip it. Tolerances are taken seriously at Kahr, and it shows in performance. The PM45\/CM45 uses the double-action-only (DAO) trigger. The pull is heavy and very long, but silky smooth. It is also very thin, at 1.01\u201d and the height is about 4 \u00bd\u201d exactly. The Kahr holds 5 in the mag and one chambered, and extended magazines of up to 7 rounds are available. There are several configurations, with prices ranging from $855 to $1,022 for the PM45. The CM45 is more budget friendly, at $460 \u2013 but only comes in one flavor.<\/p>\n

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Among the high-end options, the Kahr PM45 is superb.<\/p><\/div>\n

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#4 The Ubiquitous 1911<\/h2>\n

Which brand 1911 and in what length would be a long story on its own. So I\u2019m lumping them all together. I know guys that carry a full size 5\u201d 1911, people who prefer the commander length (4 \u00bc\u201d), and many who love the 3\u201d ultra-compacts. The 1911 in most any configuration has one common trait \u2013 it\u2019s thin. Even the tiny versions usually accept 7 round magazines. The platform is so well supported that parts, accessories, and options are virtually limitless. What it usually comes down to is this \u2013 \u201ccocked n\u2019 locked.” You are either comfortable with that or you\u2019re not. Unlike all the previously mentioned guns, the single-action-only 1911 requires some extra skills and training to make it a safe and effective choice. Among the 1911\u2019s I personally prefer the commander length \u2013 4 \u00bc\u201d barrel, for carry. The 3\u201d models can be extremely finicky (the Browning design never intended it to be that short). A couple of brands have mastered it \u2013 a gunsmith I trust swears by the Kimber when it comes to 3\u201d models \u2013 but most others will malfunction. For those who train to carry and use the 1911, there are endless variations and options out there and probably always will be.<\/p>\n

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A full sized 1911 has been the carry gun of choice for many since long before the author was born.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0#5 Glock 36<\/h2>\n

The G36 is a polarizing conversation piece among gun folk, some love it and swear by it, and some don\u2019t see why it exists. I\u2019m somewhere in the middle of that debate, but I do think it belongs on the list. The G36 is about the size of the G19<\/a>\/23 in both frame and slide. This makes it very appealing for concealed carry \u2013 especially in the thickness dimension. Glock kept the polymer frame as thin as possible. So, why doesn\u2019t everyone just carry a G36 instead of a 9mm G19 or the .40 G23? Mostly \u2013 capacity. The 36 is a 6+1 capacity handgun and there are no alternate magazines for it. The mags for this pistol are not compatible with any other Glock, and vice versa. But if you\u2019re okay with that, it is a reliable and dependable Glock that is easy to carry. Expect retail to be closer to $550 on this one.<\/p>\n

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Limited only by its maximum 6 rounds, the G36 is a thin Glock .45 ideal for carry.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0There you have it – my list of the Top 5 .45\u2019s for concealed carry. Disagree? What would your list be?<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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