.45 ACP for CCW use

[kthomk]

Just wondering how many carry a .45 for a concealed carry piece. I usually carry a .38 snub but am toying around with carrying the .45 If you carry a .45, what holster have you found works the best for you??

 

[Rustler]

Kimber Ultra CDP with a Milt Sparks VM-II.

All my guns calibers start with a "4"...

 

[nitesite]

The 1911A1 is one of the most concealable pistols I have owned, when the holster matches the style of clothing I wear. Overall length is rarely the issue when CCW, but becasue it is so slim it has distinct advantages over some shorter revolvers.

I CCW a 5" 1911A1, a Springfield XD-45 or a Glock 29 10mm every day.

My S&W 442 .38 Centennial is still carried quite often as a pocket carry defense gun.

 

[Black Majik]

I carry a Kimber Classic Royal 5". For deep concealment, I can easily hide it under a t-shirt with a Milt Sparks #1 Heritage IWB holster. It's a great low riding IWB holster, and since the gun is thin it'll seriously just disappear quite easily.

 

[hkenvy91]

i carry an h&k usp compact 45 in a iwb clip on.im also thinkin about a 686 with 2 1/2 barrel. i do have a 3 inch 44 mag i might pack this winter with 165g jhp specials(corbon)

 

[Jac]

5" 1911 in a tuckable IWB for me.

 

[psychophipps]

Ruger P97DC in a OWB belt-slide holster, myself.

Mark(psycho)Phipps( HAHAHA! )

 

[spankaveli]

i just picked up a kimber ultra carry for ccw but i need to get a holster before i start carrying.

 

[BullfrogKen]

Started out with a 5" 1911 in a Sparks Heritage IWB holster.

After health issues, I cannot tolerate an IWB holster. Now I carry a LW Commander in 9x23 (essentially no different) in a Sparks Road Runner OWB holster.

 

[Handgun Midas]

Ruger P345, but I'm fairly new to carrying.
It's cold now, so it'll be in a shoulder holster a lot, but I also have a kydex OWB that conceals pretty well.
I have a IWB for it on order.

 

[eastwood44mag]

Uncle Mike's makes an IWB holster that's usable with a full-size .45 (I think it's a #4 or 5, but I'm not sure)

 

[Arkie]

Ruger P345 here also, with a IWB holster.

 

[mbott]

When I carry my full size M1911A1, it is in a Roy's Pancake belt holster. I've had and used the Roy's Pancake holster for nearly 30 years.

--
Mike

 

[P97]

Ruger P97 in IWB holster.

 

[CDH]

To add another to the mix; I carry a Colt XSE LW Commander most of the time.

Carter

 

[PCRit]

XD45 for winter in either a Crossbreed or FIST IWB holster

PT-745 for summer in the same holster, but may have to replace the Taurus with the new shortened grip XD45 which was just announced.

 

[stormspotter]

45 ACP for CCW

Glock 21 with 1 spare mag. Getting ready to order Comp-TAC's new Infidel holster for it.

I also like their definition of Infidel - One who will protect their women and children, not hide behind them.

God bless our troops and their families.

 

[Shooter973]

45 ACP for CCW

I carry a Firestar in 45ACP as my all the time CCW. Heavy but I like it!!!

 

[doncameron]

EAA Witness in .45
everyday carry.

 

[Bainx]

I beg of you, ditch the .38 unless you carry it as a backup piece

Do the .45 and don't look back

Charles Daly EFS in a Don Hume left hand version of the JIT belt slide


aside: Shooter973, I don't blame you for liking the Star, I have the M43 9mm and love it!

 

[rmw]

Dan Wesson CBOB in a Miltsparks Watch Six

 

[CZ-100]

I just purchased a Taurus Millennium Pro PT145 (.45 ACP) on Sunday, that will hopefully, soon replace my 9mm for everyday carry.

Of course it will keep my P3AT company.

 

[klover]

.44 here

oh darn, .020 inches undersize.

 

[TonyT]

I have used a Glock 36 but prefer the S&W 642. The G 36 has more firepower but is a bit bulky.

 

[Gordon]

I have on my Ca. CCW card: Colt Lt. weight Officer's model ,Colt Combat Commander and now a S&W Scandium PD Commander. I use a Mad Dog 'Taylor Thunderbolt' Kydex(hold all 1911 series) on a Liger 1.5 "Ligerthane ' belt. I am leaning toward the S&W commander lately, I put 2500 rounds thru it to trust it!