.45 Subcompact DA/SA or DAO Recommendations

bamiller · October 5, 2012, 10:01 PM

Looking to purchase a reliable subcompact .45 ACP pistol, double/single or double action only, no manual safety, good trigger, for concealed carry and would appreciate recommendations and why.

Ralph Allen · October 5, 2012, 10:09 PM

Just recently added a Springfield Armory XDs to my collection. Small, compact, carries 5+1 in 45ACP. Shoots well, has been 100% reliable. Light enough that I have carried it all day as a back up in an ankle holster.
Ralph

Technosavant · October 5, 2012, 10:16 PM

I enjoy my Sig P250s; good DAO trigger (if you like wheelguns, you'll transition well to this), and available in multiple sizes and calibers.

orionengnr · October 5, 2012, 10:17 PM

I had a Kahr PM45 for a while. Again, 5+1, lightweight poly frame single stack. Neat design.

But I had it bracketed by my PM9 (smaller, true pocket-size) and my P45 (small, light IWB).

Bottom line, and this is only one man's opinion: if I did not own the PM9 and the P45 I would have loved the PM45.

October 5, 2012, 10:01 PM	#1
bamiller Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2010 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 432	.45 Subcompact DA/SA or DAO Recommendations Looking to purchase a reliable subcompact .45 ACP pistol, double/single or double action only, no manual safety, good trigger, for concealed carry and would appreciate recommendations and why.

October 5, 2012, 10:09 PM	#2
Ralph Allen Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2007 Posts: 364	Just recently added a Springfield Armory XDs to my collection. Small, compact, carries 5+1 in 45ACP. Shoots well, has been 100% reliable. Light enough that I have carried it all day as a back up in an ankle holster. Ralph

October 5, 2012, 10:16 PM	#3
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 3,670	I enjoy my Sig P250s; good DAO trigger (if you like wheelguns, you'll transition well to this), and available in multiple sizes and calibers.

October 5, 2012, 10:17 PM	#4
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 4,879	I had a Kahr PM45 for a while. Again, 5+1, lightweight poly frame single stack. Neat design. But I had it bracketed by my PM9 (smaller, true pocket-size) and my P45 (small, light IWB). Bottom line, and this is only one man's opinion: if I did not own the PM9 and the P45 I would have loved the PM45.