Pistol: Any Suggestions
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Well, barrel length wise, the smallest you will get is a 106mm barrel.
FRAME size, however, come in a wide range. Questar imports compact glocks with extended barrels. I think they look retarded, but they are definately smaller frame that a commmander 1911. I'm sure at least one of the models they import is a .45.
FRAME size, however, come in a wide range. Questar imports compact glocks with extended barrels. I think they look retarded, but they are definately smaller frame that a commmander 1911. I'm sure at least one of the models they import is a .45.
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In original factory stock form, that is restricted, Ruger P345 is pretty small.
http://ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdResults?function=famid&famid=1&variation=P345®&bct=Yes&type=Pistol
In original factory stock form, that is restricted, Ruger P345 is pretty small.
http://ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdResults?function=famid&famid=1&variation=P345®&bct=Yes&type=Pistol
The Glock 36 (single stack) and G30 (double stack) are probably the smallest.
I had one of the Questar G36's and it was 'snappy' to say the least!
I have also had the Ruger 345...not much larger than the G36, nicer to shoot and very reasonable..highly recommended.
The H&K Compact Tactical is comparable in size/ weight and also gets two thumbs up...( better quality, nicer controls, but twice the price of the 345...)
I have just picked up an STI RangerII...an updated Colt Combat Commander
with bull barrel, steel frame, Heinie sights and a very nice trigger...
I find that it's the most enjoyable to shoot because of the SA trigger and the
mass makes recoil less objectionable....
As a 'range' gun, it can't be beat for a 'compact' 45ACP, but in a CCW context,
I would probably go with the G36 or G30 for low mass and 'bet your ass' type of reliability.
Just like always, it comes down to personal preference in terms of cost,
trigger system, ammo capacity, etc.
I had one of the Questar G36's and it was 'snappy' to say the least!
I have also had the Ruger 345...not much larger than the G36, nicer to shoot and very reasonable..highly recommended.
The H&K Compact Tactical is comparable in size/ weight and also gets two thumbs up...( better quality, nicer controls, but twice the price of the 345...)
I have just picked up an STI RangerII...an updated Colt Combat Commander
with bull barrel, steel frame, Heinie sights and a very nice trigger...
I find that it's the most enjoyable to shoot because of the SA trigger and the
mass makes recoil less objectionable....
As a 'range' gun, it can't be beat for a 'compact' 45ACP, but in a CCW context,
I would probably go with the G36 or G30 for low mass and 'bet your ass' type of reliability.
Just like always, it comes down to personal preference in terms of cost,
trigger system, ammo capacity, etc.
The STI Ranger II has the shortest barrel that you can legally own. 4.15" long. The frame is regular size so you can use 8rd mags. If you want to make it more CCW friendly you can get someone like Gunnar at Armco to order you one and put a Bobtail Backstrap on it. That would be a very compact 45. It also has an STI recoil master guiderod to help tame the recoil.
I was very close to getting one for CCW but I chose a NightHawk Custom instead. (I will probably still get one in the future though)
Here is my small Nighthawk Talon II:
I was very close to getting one for CCW but I chose a NightHawk Custom instead. (I will probably still get one in the future though)
Here is my small Nighthawk Talon II:
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^ man I love that pistol you ordered...I was thinking a G19...But that gun is hands down one of the ###iest I have ever seen. Man i wish I had a 12x because my Ol'man has a ton of Gucci shortyz...and rifles and....(quiet cry)
