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I occasionally carry a Sig P220 Compact with the 8 round extension. I have both DA/SA and SAO versions, carry the SAO and they are wonderful shooters - although a bit heavy.
 
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Just bought one myself.
Smith Wesson MP compact, with manual safety. 4 inch barrel, 10rd magazine.
Only thing I did was replace the sights with ameriglos.
 
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Sig P227 SAS, really enjoying mine.
 
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I CCW a Ruger Commander sized 1911. https://www.ruger.com/products...specSheets/6711.html


Capacity. 7+1. It if you use Wilson Combat mags it’s 8+1
Stainless Steel slide
Barrel 4.25"
Frame Aluminum Black Anodized
Sights-Novak® 3-Dot
Width. 1.34"
Weight. 29.3 oz.
Overall Length. 7.75"
Height. 5.45"


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stop worrying about a manual safety....and you have a host of options.
 
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P320
 
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S&W Shield in 45acp is what you seek..


Absolute truth here. Look no further.
 
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I also prefer the 1911 CCO sized pistol for this requirement. I built my own as I am in California, and the CCO is not generally on the list.


Sigs and Non-Sigs: I enjoy having options!
 
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My EDC gun is a Shield .45, and it works great for my needs. I just got a Sig 365 for summertime carry, but in the winter I'll probably go back to the Shield.



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I have an HK 45C that I sent to Rick Holm at Lazy Wolf for an action job, and it is fantastic. It is my home defense choice. Excellent suppressor host as well
 
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What constitutes a safety? A physical safety switch like a 1911 pattern gun? Internal safeties like a classic Sig? If easy, safe, and covert concealed carry is the goal, the best safety is between the ears.



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You could always try and find the somewhat limited edition P220SAO Compact. Worth the hunt!



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Colt Defender or Colt Combat Elite Defender?
 
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I CC an HK USP 45C. Kramer made me a great holster for it, and at 5 oclock it just goes away. It has a safety, but I never use it. The hammer drop and 1st shot DA is a lot safer. Weight can be a problem. Weigh the various models LOADED. There is where the HK's polymer frame shines. Lighter than a loaded 239-357, or P228, or P220 Carry. Those stainless slides are heavy.
 
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I CC an HK USP 45C. Kramer made me a great holster for it, and at 5 oclock it just goes away. It has a safety, but I never use it. The hammer drop and 1st shot DA is a lot safer. Weight can be a problem. Weigh the various models LOADED. There is where the HK's polymer frame shines. Lighter than a loaded 239-357, or P228, or P220 Carry. Those stainless slides are heavy.


I CC a HK 45C in a Kramer AIWB holster. I am waiting for one for my HK P30 SKS. It should be here any day. These holsters are great.
 
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This is my only compact 45. I don’t carry it, but it is a nice shooter.
 
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P245. Try one, you might like it!

I bought mine used, the DA trigger was one of the worst I have ever shot. A quick trip to Robert "The SIG Armorer" Burke turned it into an outstanding pistol.


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compact??? eh!

https://fnamerica.com/products/pistols/fnx-45/
 
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Gents,

I'm a big fan of Sigs, but my bid for a compact .45, after all my years, goes to a Commander or Combat Commander.

I've carried this one over 20 years and it's gotten me out of one very tough spot. It doesn't get any better than that...



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I echo the CCO recommendation. Here's my Dan Wesson CCO "brace":



But if you'd rather have the standard length grip, here's my Dan Wesson CBOB (bobbed commander):



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