Smallish .45 recommendations?

[SquidBilly]

Looking for something smaller in .45 and need it to fit my smaller hands.

Usually don't have trouble with the width side to side of a grip frame, but if the front to backstrap is wide then it's tougher for me to get a good handle.

I've done a little research and I keep coming back to the Glock 36. But I am unsure if the recoil would be much on a small pistol like that. Would like to spend around $600.

[Zombie13]

I have and carry a Glock 36. Recoil is not bad at all.

[inkdaddy66]

Looking for something smaller in .45 and need it to fit my smaller hands.

Usually don't have trouble with the width side to side of a grip frame, but if the front to backstrap is wide then it's tougher for me to get a good handle.

I've done a little research and I keep coming back to the Glock 36. But I am unsure if the recoil would be much on a small pistol like that. Would like to spend around $600.

Look into a RIA1911CS, I just bought one for my concealed carry. Recoil is comparable to my full size XD9

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[dwalker]

I had an XD-s in 45GAP, awesome carry gun, regret letting it go. Ammo can be hard to find but its an easy round to reload for.

[Plunger9]

http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-P45.asp

Maybe one of these.

[Lead Waster]

If we weren't in CA, I'd say a PPQ in .45 with the small backstrap...but we are, so maybe a Glock 30SF

[Carcassonne]

The Glock or something like a Colt Officers ACP (if it is on the roster).



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[Gregchico]

I have owned the G30, G36, XDs 45 and now Shield 45. The G30 was the softest shooting, but felt like a brick for IWB carry. The G36 was good, but pinched my pinky with hotter rounds. The XDs was not that accurate for me. The G30, G36 and XDs all passed my 1000 round CCW testing with no malfunctions. The Shield 45 is the most comfortable of the 4 and currently is my favorite of the 4. I do not yet have a high enough round count through the Shield to call it reliable (but so far, no issues). I owned a 3.5inch Kimber Stainless II but never liked it and never carried it.

Out of the four pistols I have listed, the only one I would not recommend based on my personal experience is the XDs due to its snappiness and limited magazine capacity (with the flush fit magazine).

Bragging shot of my Shield family....

[Zulu1]

Shield trigger

I have owned the G30, G36, XDs 45 and now Shield 45. The G30 was the softest shooting, but felt like a brick for IWB carry. The G36 was good, but pinched my pinky with hotter rounds. The XDs was not that accurate for me. The G30, G36 and XDs all passed my 1000 round CCW testing with no malfunctions. The Shield 45 is the most comfortable of the 4 and currently is my favorite of the 4. I do not yet have a high enough round count through the Shield to call it reliable (but so far, no issues). I owned a 3.5inch Kimber Stainless II but never liked it and never carried it.

Out of the four pistols I have listed, the only one I would not recommend based on my personal experience is the XDs due to its snappiness and limited magazine capacity (with the flush fit magazine).

Bragging shot of my Shield family....

You are obviously experienced with firearms which makes me even more surprised that you are a "shield" fan. I own teh 9mm and it has one of the worst triggers I have experienced on a firearm. I appreciate it's weight and size but compared to my Kimber 45 Pro Carry it is a junker.

[longrifle1]

I have a G36, did a grip reduction on it. Shoots very nice.

Also have a Kahr CM45 very small and not bad to shot either

[crufflers]

I'd say you figured it out with the G36 already unless you want more capacity.

I have a 29/30S and I still want a G36.

[BallistiK]

GLOCK 30

[SquidBilly]

I need to go hold a 30. Or a 30sf. I would like like to have more rounds if the grip fits good. But i'm okay with 6 or 7 if need be.

[vospertw]

I have a G30 and 36. Definitely a different feel; shoot both to see what you like. I like the feel of the 36 but actually shoot better with the 30; I think the extra girth allows a little better purchase on the gun for me. Both are nice guns for the size, however.

[Garandimal]

Absolutely the GLOCK G36.

It is big enough to be easy on the recoil, even w/ 230 gr. +P ammo, and thin/light enough to carry IWB comfortably.

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