I have been shooting .40 for CC and for defense and .357 Sig for home defense against hard targets (gangs, armor, etc). But the ability of the .357 to travel far in the neighborhood doing damage bothers me. I am thinking the .45 would be a better choice for the home since it will not go through as many obstacles (like bodies, walls, car doors, etc). It may not penetrate armor but it will probably stun a bad guy allowing a careful second shot. I have found it necessary to carry in the past but not regularly. Still I think any gun I own should be ready to go with me when needed. So a short .45 ACP seems a good idea. I have foun d the following three at my LGS. I will probably keep my .40 and trade the .357 Sig for one of these:
Glock 30 (in .45ACP), Ruger SR45, EAA Witness Compact Steel .45.
I rented the Glock 30 and fired a box of 50 through it. I did not do very well but I felt I could get good enough with practice. The Ruger SR45 is probably similar in function to my Ruger SR40c so I could get pretty good with it. The EAA Witness looks like something I'd like to shoot but it is a bit of a guess. There is not too much published on the small EAA .45. I am also interested in the Commander-size version of the Ruger 1911 but have no example in sight at the moment.
I would appreciate any suggestions based on hands-on experience with these guns. I have found that my SR40c is comfortable to carry and is probably sufficient for defensive carry. The .45 would only be carried if I get comfortable and accurate with it. I did fire full-size 1911's many years ago so I think I would do well with a Commander-size 1911.
Glock 30 (in .45ACP), Ruger SR45, EAA Witness Compact Steel .45.
I rented the Glock 30 and fired a box of 50 through it. I did not do very well but I felt I could get good enough with practice. The Ruger SR45 is probably similar in function to my Ruger SR40c so I could get pretty good with it. The EAA Witness looks like something I'd like to shoot but it is a bit of a guess. There is not too much published on the small EAA .45. I am also interested in the Commander-size version of the Ruger 1911 but have no example in sight at the moment.
I would appreciate any suggestions based on hands-on experience with these guns. I have found that my SR40c is comfortable to carry and is probably sufficient for defensive carry. The .45 would only be carried if I get comfortable and accurate with it. I did fire full-size 1911's many years ago so I think I would do well with a Commander-size 1911.