GeorgeMason Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 As the title implies, I’m looking for a new carry piece in .45 ACP. I currently carry a G19, but suspect that State legislators are soon to implement a magazine ban. If I’m forced to carry 10 rounds, 10 rounds of 9mm in a g19 sized gun seems kind of inefficient. A larger caliber would allow me to pack a lot more punch, while maintaining a weapon size with which I’m comfortable. I’d prefer a striker fired gun, but could be talked into the right sa/da setup. Nothing bigger than a g19 will work as a full time carry piece for me. Clearly a 10 round magazine option is a necessity. Some of the guns I’ve been thinking of are the S&W MP45 2.0 compact, Ruger American 45 compact and Glock 30. Anyone have experience with these? What models am I missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccabeus Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Those are all solid pistols. There may be a few other options, but since you are already familiar with carrying Glocks in general and the G19 size in particular, I think the G30 or G30S would be the most natural choice. As long as you are comfortable with the slightly larger girth of the .45 ACP frame, you can't do better for maximum capacity in as short a grip as possible. The M&P 2.0 Compact in .45 doesn't have a shorter grip as the 9 & 40 2.0 Compacts do. It's still a full size grip. I assume the Ruger is, too, although I haven't paid much attention to it. The other option would be the G19 sized M&P45c (1.0), although it is only 8+1. I'm a fan of the narrower G30S carried with the flat 9+1 base plate set up, but I do wish it came with a gen4 grip style. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaDub Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 The Glock 30 or 30S is a really good choice. You are used to them and they're a Glock. The grips are too thick for my use. I love my Glocks in 9 and 40. I had to look elsewhere for my 45s. I ended up with the XD Mod 2 Sub-compact. The grip circumference is actually a little less than the 9/40 Glocks but they still managed to pack 9 rounds (or 13 in the extended ones). The length is 1/4" longer than a G26 and shorter than the 19. The height is about halfway between the 26 and 19. Loaded weight is the same as the model 30, so about 3ish ounces heavier than the 30S. I keep a couple short mags stock and put Pearce extensions on a couple more for the pinky finger. The 13 rounder is backup or for the home. Very reliable and accurate gun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverRidge01 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Carried a model 30 gen 2 for a few years absolutely the very best CCW .45, then went to the 42 in .380 you talk about having confidence in a firearm the 30 is IMHO the finest most accurate handgun out of the box that I have ever experienced, and I've had a few .45s over the years, it's a flawless functioning weapon in every way, but then again when you carry and depend on a weapon to defend your family and your life one has to have that kinda confidence in it, it was like a part of me, I knew it would function perfectly without hesitation, if I walked outa the house without it I might as well have forgotten my pants I felt that naked with out it ..my choice everytime in the .45 platform is the Glock model 45 !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeMason Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Maccabeus said: Those are all solid pistols. There may be a few other options, but since you are already familiar with carrying Glocks in general and the G19 size in particular, I think the G30 or G30S would be the most natural choice. As long as you are comfortable with the slightly larger girth of the .45 ACP frame, you can't do better for maximum capacity in as short a grip as possible. The M&P 2.0 Compact in .45 doesn't have a shorter grip as the 9 & 40 2.0 Compacts do. It's still a full size grip. I assume the Ruger is, too, although I haven't paid much attention to it. The other option would be the G19 sized M&P45c (1.0), although it is only 8+1. I'm a fan of the narrower G30S carried with the flat 9+1 base plate set up, but I do wish it came with a gen4 grip style. I’ve shot the Glock 30 before, and it felt chunky. If I were to carry it, I would use a pinky extension for sure. I didn’t realize that the MP45 2.0 has the full size grip. They don’t have the height listed as one of the dimensions on their website (stupid). That could be a deal breaker for me. I need to get to a store and fondle one. A 1.0 MP45c is a good option as well. Either S&W would require an Apex as I hate their hinged OEM triggers. The Ruger seems to be closer in size to the 1.0 MP but comes with a 10 rd extended mag with the 7 rounder. 35 minutes ago, TeaDub said: The Glock 30 or 30S is a really good choice. You are used to them and they're a Glock. The grips are too thick for my use. I love my Glocks in 9 and 40. I had to look elsewhere for my 45s. I ended up with the XD Mod 2 Sub-compact. The grip circumference is actually a little less than the 9/40 Glocks but they still managed to pack 9 rounds (or 13 in the extended ones). The length is 1/4" longer than a G26 and shorter than the 19. The height is about halfway between the 26 and 19. Loaded weight is the same as the model 30, so about 3ish ounces heavier than the 30S. I keep a couple short mags stock and put Pearce extensions on a couple more for the pinky finger. The 13 rounder is backup or for the home. Very reliable and accurate gun. I always seem to overlook the Springfield guns. I think I get overwhelmed by their ridiculous amount of different models. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Husker Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Is the M&P Shield 2.0 too small? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Beararms Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Sorry to hear you live in a Marxist State. If magazine bans come into play in all the socialist states where the majority of the voters are servile subjects, there could be enough demand to warant innovations in .45 ACP pistol design. I remember during the 1994 assault style weapon ban, there were some nice lever action options out there. For the hear and now, a Glock 30 variant looks like a good choice but I would carry it in a full fledged holster and not a Kydex thong 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moshe Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Frankly it depends on what you want to carry and to dress around it. I have carried an FNX-45 cocked and locked with 6 extra magazines with just an oversized hoodie. I have four Glock 21 modified magazines with 17 rounds on right now, along with 18 in my G21C. You can conceal any size you want, as long as you ware willing to dress larger than you are. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverRidge01 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 54 minutes ago, Moshe said: Frankly it depends on what you want to carry and to dress around it. I have carried an FNX-45 cocked and locked with 6 extra magazines with just an oversized hoodie. I have four Glock 21 modified magazines with 17 rounds on right now, along with 18 in my G21C. You can conceal any size you want, as long as you ware willing to dress larger than you are. Four 21 mags that sir is a lot of firepower, I carried one extra 21 mag when I carried the Glock 30 just outa curiosity do u carry all of that as your EDC, I'd like to see the rig you have to carry all that, would very much appreciate if you don't mind thanks in advance .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moshe Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Yes, I prefer to carry high capacity .45's on a daily basis. Even around here, people are loosing their minds. There have been more murders this year, than ever. Thanksgiving and Christmas murders. Then there was the multiple homicides the other day including an infant (made fox news). Then a 75 year old man was busted for blowing his elderly wife's brains out. So my jaundice view of humanity seems justified to carry and be ready for anything. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Beararms Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 OPis worried about being restricted to 10 rd mags. No worries here in AR. Carrying G4 Glock 22 IWB under duck hunting sweater currently. 46 rds total. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverRidge01 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Four mags X 13 rounds each, 52 rounds I'd hate to sneak up behind you, most likely ruin my whole day .. Being a relative newbie on this great forum where about do you reside to carry that much armament, do you have room for a couple of fragmentation grenades, now those would be the equalizer !! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverRidge01 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Glock 30 with many accessories .. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyzz Kydd Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I've been carrying a Colt Commander in .45 ACP for a long time with no complaints. Wilson mags give me 8+1. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampfox762 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I've carried the Glock 30s with a 10 round mag and one in the pipe for years. Most of the time just in the pocket of my cargo shorts with an extra mag in the other pocket. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moshe Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Will Beararms said: OPis worried about being restricted to 10 rd mags. No worries here in AR. Carrying G4 Glock 22 IWB under duck hunting sweater currently. 46 rds total. In that case, the Springfield MC Operator. You get the joy of really nice 1911, plus, you can run 10 rounds of .45 ACP. I have one, I love, night sights, the whole 9. I also had a Wilson bushing barrel compensator put on it. Virtually, no recoil rock back at all. Alternatively you could go up to a .460 Rowland either in the G21 California model, or a .38 Super in a 1911. The options are endless, you just know how to play the game with your magazine restrictions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borg warner Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 On 2/12/2019 at 5:44 PM, Maccabeus said: Those are all solid pistols. There may be a few other options, but since you are already familiar with carrying Glocks in general and the G19 size in particular, I think the G30 or G30S would be the most natural choice. As long as you are comfortable with the slightly larger girth of the .45 ACP frame, you can't do better for maximum capacity in as short a grip as possible. The M&P 2.0 Compact in .45 doesn't have a shorter grip as the 9 & 40 2.0 Compacts do. It's still a full size grip. I assume the Ruger is, too, although I haven't paid much attention to it. The other option would be the G19 sized M&P45c (1.0), although it is only 8+1. I'm a fan of the narrower G30S carried with the flat 9+1 base plate set up, but I do wish it came with a gen4 grip style. +1 for Glock 30s. but a G27 is thinner and lighter and the 40 is not far behind the 45 ballistically. A single stack is more comfortable for IWB carry and the S&W shield is a nice gun in 40 or 45. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy tom Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I owned a G-30 and found it was too thick for my use. I ended up with a Springfield Armory .45 light weight Champion. It was a great gun. tom. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeMason Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) On 2/13/2019 at 7:14 AM, Will Beararms said: Sorry to hear you live in a Marxist State. If magazine bans come into play in all the socialist states where the majority of the voters are servile subjects, there could be enough demand to warant innovations in .45 ACP pistol design. I remember during the 1994 assault style weapon ban, there were some nice lever action options out there. For the hear and now, a Glock 30 variant looks like a good choice but I would carry it in a full fledged holster and not a Kydex thong I only use Garrett Holsters leather lined Kydex for my guns. Edited February 15, 2019 by CK30 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spats McGee Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Under the OP's set of conditions, I'd look into a 1911. That said, I have experience with only one of the pistols that the OP mentioned, the G30S. I find it to be a bit fat for my hands, but it otherwise seems like a good pistol. I'll also throw out there that Kahr makes some DAO striker-fired pistols that might fit the bill. I've never owned a Kahr, but those buddies of mine who have speak highly of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeMason Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 On 2/13/2019 at 7:29 AM, Moshe said: Frankly it depends on what you want to carry and to dress around it. I have carried an FNX-45 cocked and locked with 6 extra magazines with just an oversized hoodie. I have four Glock 21 modified magazines with 17 rounds on right now, along with 18 in my G21C. You can conceal any size you want, as long as you ware willing to dress larger than you are. On 2/13/2019 at 12:59 PM, Moshe said: In that case, the Springfield MC Operator. You get the joy of really nice 1911, plus, you can run 10 rounds of .45 ACP. I have one, I love, night sights, the whole 9. I also had a Wilson bushing barrel compensator put on it. Virtually, no recoil rock back at all. Alternatively you could go up to a .460 Rowland either in the G21 California model, or a .38 Super in a 1911. The options are endless, you just know how to play the game with your magazine restrictions. So I ask about recommendations for a .45ACP carry option, no bigger than a G19 with 10 round magazine options. Your replies are to carry a G21 with standard mags, carry a full size 1911, or a 1911 in an altogether different caliber. How is any of that supposed to be remotely helpful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPTim Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 1911 officer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AZ Husker Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 ^^^Plus add $40 military/veteran discount from S&W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Beararms Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 This is off topic but I am carrying a Gen. 3 Glock 23 loaded with 180 Grain JHP’s. Nice IWB under an untucked shirt option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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