Double Stack .45

[Mxrdad]

I am curious about one of these and considering purchasing one in .45 acp. I just want to see what you guys think about it. Good? Bad? But cant be ugly huh? I would want it for EDC. If so, any thoughts on a good one? I know its subjective but maybe some of you have good experiences with a few certain ones?

My thinking is this; I carry a 9mm with 8+1 and have a spare mag in my vehicle which would be the same size. Why wouldnt I want a double stack? On paper, seems to make sense. I also know the average encounter comes nowhere near the double stack's capacity but ya never know right?

Help me spend my money. LOL. Santa Clause is coming soon.

[cmgee67]

Glock 30 it's 10+1 and it's small and easy to conceal

[uthornsfan]

Buy suspenders.

Then buy a para-ordnance double stack.

Seriously, you wont want to EDC it.....

[cmgee67]

Suspenders would rock

[JRG]

I am kinda in the same boat. I have a double stack 9mm sub compact and have been thinking a single stack 45, either an XDS 45 or a Shield 45. Now that I have done some research, I just might be switching to a double stack 45. I really like the Springfield Armory XD Mod 2 sub compact 45. It holds 9+1 in the flush mount mag and 13+1 in the extended mag. I carry my double stack 9 with no problems so I am thinking the double stack 45 will present zero problems also.

Joe

[Mxrdad]

13+1 is about the quantity I was thinking. I already have 8+1 so a bump of 1 or 2 doesnt add that much. I also forgot to mention I want a manual safety. I do like the 1911's a lot.

Overalls on order! But I wouldnt need a pistol then huh? LOL.

[KLB]

I have a Springfield Armory XDm in .45 ACP. It's double stack, 13 rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber, and I love it. I don't generally carry it, however. I carry a .45 ACP XDs, which holds only 5 + 1. It's lighter and more easily concealable.

[KLB]

I also forgot to mention I want a manual safety. I do like the 1911's a lot.

Oops. Neither XD has a manual safety. (Corrected)

[Skiprr]

13+1 is about the quantity I was thinking. I already have 8+1 so a bump of 1 or 2 doesnt add that much. I also forgot to mention I want a manual safety. I do like the 1911's a lot.

In that case, I gotta give a shout to a great Texas company, STI. Their 2011 guns--same manual at arms as the 1911--originally began as a solution for IPSC/USPSA competitive shooters. The grip circumference is barely larger than a full-size 1911, and they have some very, very sweet shooters in their catalog.

https://stiguns.com/the-sti-2011/

Depending on the mag you choose, .45 ACP capacity is 10, 12, or 14. One that's on my personal wish list is their Tactical DS 2011, https://stiguns.com/guns/tactical-ds/.

[Mxrdad]

That looks sweet Skiprr. I like this from their description: "The difference of its steel frame feels heavier in the hand and the felt recoil is subdued". I can see why its on the list. I dont know if I could turn something that nice into my EDC. I would cry like a baby if it got scratched! I do like the fact they are not only made in the USA, and from Texas makes it even more attractive. I will have to put that on my BBQ list. Thanks

I wonder how many others carry nice firearms like that for their EDC?

[The Annoyed Man]

I've owned a XDM45-Compact 3.8 for a while now. It's a nice gun and shoots real well......quite accurately, actually. I haven't carried it for a while since I went to carrying 9mm almost exclusively. But that said, it is about the size of a G19, a little bit heavier, and has a 9+1 round capacity with the short mag, and 13+1 with the long mag.

[Beiruty]

The OP is not clear what he wants.
Please specify.
1) OC, CC (OWB under a jacket), IWB, or deep concealment?
2) Maximum Barrel length and pistol size that you are looking for?
3) All Steel, or Polymer Frame?
4) SA trigger (1911), Striker or SA/DA?

All the above configurations are possible with a high capacity, double stack magazine.

Option:
1) 2011 commander size.
2) FNX-45 double stack(14 or 15 rds)
3) Para P45-14
4) XDM
5) Glocks

But seriously why you need to go with 45ACP with double stack for EDC?

[Beiruty]

A HK P30 or VP9, CZ SP-01, or SIG P320 Compact or Beretta PX4 Compact are excellent choices for EDC.

[cirus]

I also forgot to mention I want a manual safety. I do like the 1911's a lot.

Oops. Neither XD has a manual safety. (Corrected)

Wrong. 13 + 1 45 acp. I carry just about every day.

[Mxrdad]

I'm not looking for full size, something I would CC IWB most of the time. So a sub compact would probably be best. I dont think I care if its polymer or not, unless someone tells me its not a good idea. I do like 1911 but not absolutely set on it if another pistol fits the bill better.