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Do you carry a .45?

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March 24, 2024, 07:03 PM
bcjwriter
Do you carry a .45?
With everything new coming out these days all being in 9 mm, I was curious to see who is still carrying a 45 ACP. If you carry one, what do you carry?

Here in California, we are limited to only the clock, 30, or a 1911 for the most part. For any of my friends here on the form from California that carry a 45, any suggestions would be great.



March 24, 2024, 07:05 PM
cslinger
At times I will carry an HK45c or a USPc in .45 but it is rare and usually for capacity restricted locales. Love them though.






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March 24, 2024, 07:07 PM
rkentm
Of all the .45’s I own, the one I carry significantly more than anything else combined, is a Dan Wesson TCP, with 2 spare 10rd Tripp Research Cobra Mags.


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March 24, 2024, 07:10 PM
sorenson
Usually I carry a P365, but on occasion I will adorn myself with a Sig 1911 CO. Nice, thin carry model.
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March 24, 2024, 07:28 PM
MikeinNC
Ruger 4 1/4” lightweight 1911 in 45.



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March 24, 2024, 07:29 PM
Ogie
Lately my Colt Wiley Clapp Lightweight Commander or my Colt Defender. It's been awhile, but I also occasionally carry my HK 45c, or HK USPc in 45. I seem to carry my 45s more than my 9s.
March 24, 2024, 07:39 PM
92fstech
These still get carry time, especially the bottom one. Although the 9mm P229 is getting more and more of it these days. I like the grip on the P220 a tiny bit better, but it's hard to argue with the capacity on the P229.


March 24, 2024, 07:43 PM
sig operator
Not in Califorina, but my son carries a Ruger 1911 OWB with an offside double mag carrier. Total of 22 rounds and he shoots them better than any 9mm I have. He is 6' 4" and 250 lbs and the pistol just fits him.
March 24, 2024, 08:00 PM
armored
I quit carrying my P220ST when I bought my CZ SP01 Shadow years ago. I switched because the 9mm had a higher capacity(19) compared to the P220ST, 45, with (9).
Since IL now has horrible new gun restrictions that limit my semi to 15 rounds I can't find 15rnd mags so have to go with 10rnd mags in the 9mm CZ.
I might have to go back to the 45acp.
March 24, 2024, 08:29 PM
Vaftocr
Nope. Never. Too heavy and restrictive. It’s my favorite round to shoot and for home self defense though. .38 or .380 are my two carry guns now. I really like the size and weight of the .380s
March 24, 2024, 08:30 PM
stormin
I don’t really carry it as an EDC but one of my BUG out options is my HK 45C in LEM. Great pistol that I keep ready to go alongside my Wilson 870P.

When I say BUG out, I mean more for prolonged hurricane or ice storm issues, which we can get down here in Carolina. If I have to leave the area and go to family up north, these are my preferred choices for travel during “normal” times. The AR’s and Glock 19’s get reserved more for “civil unrest” duty.

I also have a Glock 21sf with a Streamlight TLR-1 and a TTI +4 that gives me 17+1 for nightstand duty.
March 24, 2024, 09:37 PM
inspcalahan
At least 50% of the time, usually a Colt Lightweight Commander or a Springfield full rail Operator with Surefire X300U on duty.
March 24, 2024, 09:53 PM
jbourneidentity
Yes. I do carry a .45 often. It's a S&W Shield .45 and I carry it in a Blade-Tech OWB holster. Super light and not much bigger than the 9mm version. The recoil is surprisingly mild. It's nowhere near Glock 21 mild, but I actually like shooting it better than my P220. It's accuracy is at least as good, if not better, than my bigger .45 handguns.
March 24, 2024, 09:56 PM
SevenPlusOne
SIG P-220 DAK.



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March 24, 2024, 11:54 PM
ohioup
Lightweight Colt Commander 45acp is my daily carry. It's a rare day when I carry a Glock 19 or 26 but it sometimes happens.
March 25, 2024, 12:30 AM
monoblok
Nope. But I also don't normally carry a 9mm either. .40S&W remains my projectile poison of choice.

Ages ago I attempted to carry my S&W E-series round butt commander a couple of times. Relatively light in weight due to its scandium frame and slim because it's a 1911, but I realized quickly that my brain and reflexes are simply not wired for thumb safeties, in particular 1911 thumb safeties of a certain size and shape. Riding the one that came on the S&W was and still is a challenge for my short thumb. The curse of small hands and baby sized fingers continues...


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March 25, 2024, 05:17 AM
reluctantpaladin
I carried a P220 for years. In fact, my first one had the European release as that was all there was.

Now days when I carry a 45 its usually my Glock 36.
March 25, 2024, 08:07 AM
Bigjoe001
Still use my S&W Shield .45 quite often. Shoots good and is more than accurate enough for carry purposes.
March 25, 2024, 08:32 AM
RGRacing
Sig 1911 Ultra Carry - I practice dropping the safety 5-10 times a day. Love this gun but I've carried it for 5 years. Beretta Pico is my light weight little buddy.

I do hate that 1911 safety.
March 25, 2024, 08:39 AM
TheGreatGonzo
In cooler weather I regularly carry my Sig P245.


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