.45 ACP Pocket Pistols - Whose got one?

[Cokeman]

Let's see it.

 

[jimbo555]

The amt backup 45 I tried had about a 20lb.trigger pull, better options are out there in my opinion. Springfield xds is one of them.

 

[toivo]

I think the definition of "pocket pistol" has changed along with the size of men's pockets.

 

[420Stainless]

PM45. Pretty much all I've been carrying for the past couple of years. It works good and I shoot it well. I've handled the XDs and like it alot, but I had the Kahr before the XDs came out and don't see any noticeable advantage to the Springfield. Based upon my experiences with older XD guns it should be a good one though. The XD compact is an excellent choice for carry and overall use, but bigger than I personally like.

 

[jeepnik]

He's contemplating using cast boolits for carry? If not, he can get an after market barrel for a G30 (I have one for my G30SF) and enjoy the best of both worlds.

Of course there are thousands of casters like myself (started circa 1970) who shoot tens of thousands of cast boolits through all our Glocks. It wasn't until I was kerrectalyy edumicated via the internet about the horrors of cast boolits in Glock barrels that I even knew I was doing anything rong.

You were incorrectly educated. Cast is fine in Glocks if you use a hard enough alloy, size them properly, and clean the darned thing.

If got literally thousands of .45 acp cast bullets down my G30 without any issues. But then, I'm old and someone taught me to clean guns when I was done with them, not believe the internet that says you don't need to clean glocks.

And to the OP, I've been carrying AMT .45 and .380 (single action) backups for decades. Mine are just fime, and the .45 being steel makes a much better club is the ammo runs dry.

 

[cwl1862]

I have two compact 45's that I carry the first is a Kimber Ultra Carry II and a SIG P245. Both will fit in a pant's pocket however will pull your pants down unless your wearing a good belt. Both are better suited to belt carry though.

 

[PT92]

I just got back from the NRA convention. Two vendors were showing 2 different 45ACP 2 shot derringers. They were real pocket pistols, about .75" wide. Hezler(?) said they began shipping this month. The other brand is DoubleTap shipping in June. 5.5 inches long and less than 4 inches high. They may be the answer how to carry a 45 in a Texas summer.

I saw the Bond Derringers while in Houston in .45LC/.410. But to me they are in no way a CCW (perhaps as a BUG in a fanny pack or ladies purse).

 

[mnhntr]

XDS rocks

 

[Dframe]

I never carry it in a pocket, but I have a Colt Defender. VERY small, light, and reliable.

 

[mavracer]

Kahr CW45 covert

 

[gunownerz]

Love my XDs

 

[travisd]

I wouldn't call my XDs a pocket carry with normal jeans, but in something baggier I imagine it would work very well. I would definitely go XDs over Glock for pocket carry.

 

[Cokeman]

Love my XDs

Did you spray paint it silver?

 

[btg3]

XDS rocks

Yep, you can throw it or use it as a club j/k.

The IDPA World Championship reports what guns shooters compete with and that data shows that XD is not very popular compared to Glock or M&P. Any thoughts as to why?

 

[CZguy]

I've carried a Kahr P45 daily for three years. I like it because it's thin and conceals well, and I can shoot it as accurately as a full size 1911.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I pocket carry an XDs in cargo shorts with a Galco pocket holster. Works great, but does require a large pocket.

 

[David E]

The IDPA World Championship reports what guns shooters compete with and that data shows that XD is not very popular compared to Glock or M&P. Any thoughts as to why?

Because they put the XD in Enhanced Service Pistol, competing directly against tuned 9mm 1911's.

In contrast, Glocks and M&P's are in Stock Service Pistol, competing against each other, Berettas, Sigs and such.

 

[elkhunt]

Someone on a forum asked for some comparison pictures, so I provided these. I have thrown my Ultra in my pocket a few times heading to the store at night... but it's not what I would call practical or comfortable. The 342 is with me 6 days a week, IWB appendix.

 

[MICHAEL T]

I have a couple pair of jeans that allow my Colt Defender to be pocket carried. But I think it belongs IWB

 

[kim breed]

a para warthawg works for me. small, accurate, and I have 10 plus 1 capability.

 

[mnhntr]

Yep, you can throw it or use it as a club j/k.

The IDPA World Championship reports what guns shooters compete with and that data shows that XD is not very popular compared to Glock or M&P. Any thoughts as to why?

Not too sure but the prodction division of our local USPSA club is dominated by the XDM. I believe it may be due to the use of the others you mentioned by more LEOs and that could be the reason.

 

[David E]

Unlike IDPA, USPSA correctly places the XD/XDm in Production Division where it shines.

 

[Armybrat]

Kahr is coming out with the CM45 soon - a plainer version of the PM45:

 

[billpocz]

I did a covert conversion on my Kahr CW45 basicly just cut grip frame down to PM45 length and using a PM mag.

Can you tell us how you cut it? Got any photos?

I had a PM45 that I wanted to love, but it did not love me...

 

[mavracer]

Can you tell us how you cut it? Got any photos?

Hack saw then smoothed cut with dermil and sanding wheel. see post 60 for pic