Hey y'all,
Have been looking for that one piece that will satisfy me needs for a ccw in .45acp
Hoping to learn what others have about which models fit the bill. I know there 'slims' and polymer '1911s' and subcompact double stacks, so I'm looking to hear about the trade offs. I am a big guy but thinking a full-size anything is too much in .45
Thanks in advance!
I carried full-size 1911s for the better part of three decades, but decided to look at others a couple of years ago. I'm 6'3, 285, XXL.
A good IWB holster like a Crossbreed SuperTuck really helps, along with a true gunbelt, regardless of the gun you choose. I have a top-tier membership at the local range, so I was able to try out all the rental guns for the price of the ammo. NOTHING was very satisfying to me until I tried the Glock 30. I shot it well, and fast, and comfortably. I bought one immediately, and it's my primary CCW. I also have a G36, but don't like it quite as much. My G26 is my #2 CCW piece. I'd just rather have 11 rounds of 9mm than 7 of .45acp. YMMV.
With a good holster and belt, you can carry a lot of guns comfortably. I wanted to reduce the weight but don't care for alloy frames. Once I learned the Glock platform and practiced a bit, I have become very comfortable carrying them. I have found them to be extremely reliable, reasonably accurate, and they eat any ammo I've tried. I like the thicker grip, as I find it fits my hand and reduces felt recoil. I can take it to the range and shoot 300 rounds without feeling beaten up.
If you can, try out all your candidates. There are many suitable choices, and only you can tell what fits your hands best. I will say that the extra thickness of the G30 doesn't bother me. The weight reduction compared to a steel 1911 is terrific, and the extra capacity is pretty nice, too.