[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Best sub compact .45ACP? (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 8/13/2014 3:42:59 PM EDT
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I was planning on getting an XDS, but they seem to have a bad rep due to various issues.
What's currently the best sub compact .45ACP? I need more pocket firepower in Memphis. 
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How is the muzzle rise on the xds .45? Is it snappy? It's actually a soft shooter compared to other subcompact .45s out there. I was pleasantly surprised. If it weren't for the grip safety, I would actually give some deep consideration into a 9. I like the red front sight too. |
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I've got a XDS 45. I had to send it in for the recall fix.
Trigger sucks on it. Heavy and gritty. It does have some kick to it being such a small little gun. Also gives me a nasty blister on my right thumb when I shoot it for a while. I do get light primer strikes too on a regular basis. Last but not least, the slide fails to go into battery along with light primer strikes. My least favorite gun right now. |
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I've always wanted a Para Warthog...just never got one. I do have a Sig P-220 Carry model that's tits. http://www.guns.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/para_hawg_slim_hawg1.jpg Isn't the velocity gonna be crap with a barrel that short? It's been a while, but when I was reading about .45 ACP, it was designed for a longer barrel and doesn't expand as well with short barrels. |
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I've always wanted a Para Warthog...just never got one. I do have a Sig P-220 Carry model that's tits. http://www.guns.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/para_hawg_slim_hawg1.jpg Love mine. 10 rds .45 Carried it for years, Still do now and again. |
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Quoted: Isn't the velocity gonna be crap with a barrel that short? It's been a while, but when I was reading about .45 ACP, it was designed for a longer barrel and doesn't expand as well with short barrels. Quoted: Quoted: I've always wanted a Para Warthog...just never got one. I do have a Sig P-220 Carry model that's tits. http://www.guns.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/para_hawg_slim_hawg1.jpg Isn't the velocity gonna be crap with a barrel that short? It's been a while, but when I was reading about .45 ACP, it was designed for a longer barrel and doesn't expand as well with short barrels. Homey still go away when I poke half inch holes in his face.  Ultra compacts are for up close and personal 're-education'. |
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I was planning on getting an XDS, but they seem to have a bad rep due to various issues. What's currently the best sub compact .45ACP? I need more pocket firepower in Memphis.
My G36 runs great. 
I hade to send my Colt Officers Model to Bill Wilson to get it 100%.
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I would vote Glock 30 with 9 round flush fit mags.. I've tried most of the other ones (Para Warthhog, Colt Defender, SA EMP) and so far Glock is the only one that I've found to be trustworthy. The Sig P245 is also ok, but it's a chunky little bastard for a six shot pistol.. It's damn close in size and weight to a P228. I have heard good things about the Glock 30S, but have yet to get my paws on one... it's not so much the money (It's only $500) but the fact that I have at LEAST 10 holsters for the G30 and I doubt the S model will fit most of them due to the smaller slide... I'm not replacing a large part of my holster collection to get a gun a teeny bit thinner and a tiny bit lighter. |
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I would vote Glock 30 with 9 round flush fit mags.. I've tried most of the other ones (Para Warthhog, Colt Defender, SA EMP) and so far Glock is the only one that I've found to be trustworthy. The Sig P245 is also ok, but it's a chunky little bastard for a six shot pistol.. It's damn close in size and weight to a P228. I have heard good things about the Glock 30S, but have yet to get my paws on one... it's not so much the money (It's only $500) but the fact that I have at LEAST 10 holsters for the G30 and I doubt the S model will fit most of them due to the smaller slide... I'm not replacing a large part of my holster collection to get a gun a teeny bit thinner and a tiny bit lighter. I think the 30s fits glock 19 holsters... |
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Glock G30 This. If ammo wasn't so expensive I'd still have it instead of the g19. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile How much your life worth? Then why are we talking about sub compacts? Your life is worth a full size hand gun. |
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Glock G30 This. If ammo wasn't so expensive I'd still have it instead of the g19. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile How much your life worth? Well, it's about $10/less a box of ammo, which means I get to practice more. Since I have a lot of mouths to feed on a very small salary, I have to use what works within the budget to the best of my abilities. A 9mm hole in the head or spine is going to be just as effective as a .45" hole in the head or spine. Besides, 16 vs 11 rounds is nice to have when we're talking 4 rounds per target. Faster follow up shots are a plus, too. Don't get me wrong, I love that g30 .45. It just didn't work within the budget once more kids came along. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Don't be sketched out by the XDS. They're incredible firearms that conceal well and are more accurate than you would ever imagine. Friend of mine just picked up the 9mm version and I love that little thing. Accurate, small, thin, and it seems like the post-recall ones are fine. I think they did some hasty fixes on the ones that got sent back that boogered a few of them up. The ones coming out now that are already fixed (look for the roll pin in the grip safety) seem to be fine. If I find a bi-tone one around here for a decent price, I am probably going to snatch it up. |