Large Caliber CCW

[Wolfeye]

I'd consier a Ruger Alaskan or snub Smith 329 in .44 mag. I'd load it up with .44 spl, which is ballistically about the same as .45acp.

 

[Norinco982lover]

I carry a Springfield Armory XD .45 compact (4" barrel)

 

[loop]

Until recently my small concealment gun was a Kahr K40 that I really liked, but I realized a few months ago I hadn't fired the thing in years. I was also never happy about the mag capacity. The carry mag was 5+1 and the spare was a six-rounder.

All of my "shooting" handguns are in .45 ACP so I began looking for one to replace the Kahr. Slim was not as much of a consideration as overall size so I ended up choosing a Para Warthog.

Despite all the negative comments about their reliability I have completed the 300-round break-in period without a failure of any kind. Almost a disappointment as I enjoy tinkering with my 1911s.

I'm much more comfortable with 11 rounds of .45 before a reload than I was with the six in the Kahr.

The only changes to the stock configuration were to replace the mainspring housing with a Smith & Alexander arched mainspring housing. It fills my hand a bit better and is a considerable aid in maintaining control under recoil.

And, a fiber optic front sight was requisite. I don't have them on all my shooters yet, but in time I will. They are a huge aid.

I do not like the striker-fired system or plastic guns. JMHO, but I'd go with a quality 1911 format of some kind. There are so many nice guns to choose from it shouldn't be hard to find one that is satisfactory.

 

[MikePGS]

What, no 10mm?

 

[ArchAngelCD]

If you want something big I would suggest a S&W Mountain gun in either .44 Magnum or .45 Colt.

 

[pickerngrinner1]

I just bought a brand new Kahr PM45. It is one of the best guns I have ever held in my hand. I fired the first 30 rounds of the Magtech 230 grain through it today. It fed and fired every round perfectly. I'll keep everyone posted on the progress I make with the break-in period. I must add the fact that my mother who is a very small woman shot a couple rounds off in it. She had no complaints other than the stippling on the backstrap ruffled her feathers. If she can shoot it, anyone can. She hasn't shot a gun in years. I was shooting at a can on top of an old deflated basketball of all things for giggles. I hit the can at 15 yards and put a beating on the basketball. Then I stepped back to 25 or so yards and moved the ball a couple times out of 5 shots. It has a VERY smooth trigger pull. It can't be much over 4 pounds if that. It is perfect for concealed carry and it digs the same hole as a 1911. I wouldn't want my mom shooting it at me! She hit the basketball at 15 yards too. I have medium sized hands and my pinky stays right where it should, on the grip! I love this pistol! But hey, the Colt New Agent is really nice also if you like a 1911 style pistol. That was my second choice. Just not quite as small and the trench site isn't gonna cut it in the dark if you have to use it on a mean person. But crimson trace has the remedy for that as well. You just aren't gonna find a .45 acp in a frame as small as the Kahr PM45 that shoots like the one I have. It shoots GREAT!

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

In my state, it's ".45 caliber or smaller", so......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D83tzCMeLPo

there's your large caliber handgun, perfectly legal to CCW.

 

[ebarber]

Glock 30

I usually carry my Glock 30sf but sometimes when im wearing light yard clothes without a belt Ill pack my airweight snubby in the front.

 

[ojibweindian]

I carry an XD45 Tactical all the time in a strong side paddle holster. Just buy a sports coat, and it disappears. A spare 13 round magazine in my left back pocket and I'm pretty much good to go.

 

[ZO6Vettever]

Glock 30, 10 or 13 round mag, not too big or heavy and it's a Glock.

 

[mothergoose]

If you want a CCW in .45acp I would reccommend the Sig Sauer C3. I have carried it for over a year now and am very happy with it.

 

[raskolnikov_22]

Take a look at the Sig P239 in 40. I held one at a gunshow and seconds later was filling out the paperwork.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

[/IMG]............. .500 Snub. Still waiting on a Sparks Hi Ride.