Semiauto 45 acp carry gun opinions

[clintbailey]

Looking for some opinions on a semiauto in 45 acp for a new carry gun. A little history: I started out a few years ago carrying a 40 cal Shield, as well as a RIA compact 1911 on occasion. I have since sold both of those and gotten into revolvers more, I know carry either a Ruger SP101 2 1/4" 357 or a Charter Arms Bulldog 2 1/2" 44 Special. I like my wheelguns, but have thought about getting another semiauto now. Wondering what I could pick up in 45 under around $600? I like 1911's, and am not into any of the Glock or XD lines; I have owned a S&W M&P fullsize in 45 and it shot great for me. And I'm not against something like a Bersa or Kahr either, just haven't ever been around any of them. Single or double stack is fine too, no preference there. Thanks!

 

[CorpsVet]

S&W Model 457

 

[NINEROUND]

Corpsvet has a good one if you can find one. I had one at one point. Probably should have kept it. I've had the glock 36, and glock 30. I traded the 36!and now have only the 30sf. Probably one of the most accurate semi autos I have owned and it won't be going anywhere. Never had a Kahr 45, but I have fired one a couple times. Seems to be a nice gun. I guess maybe just see how many you can handle if not shoot. I know you aren't a fan of the Glocks, but 11 rounds of .45 is hard to argue with. Just my .02 cents.

 

[Okie4570]

As you stated and not what you're looking for, but another plug for the Glock 36. I like it......I like it as much as my Glock 27. I've carried my older Springfield 1911 Compact, you don't see a lot of them around, it's still 6+1, but it's smaller. Weight becomes a factor with the 1911's IMO, no matter how small. There's a lot of choices out there though in the compact/micro 1911 world to choose from.

 

[JD8]

Kahr PM45s shoot really nice.

 

[1911master]

Cant go wrong with a Kahr

 

[clintbailey]

Thanks guys, I have seen some good reviews on the Kahr line, may look into them harder.

 

[undeg01]

I have two carry guns in 45. The Glock 30 and the Kimber Pro. I like them both but the weight of the Kimber is an issue, depending on what I'm wearing and my holster choice.

 

[120 Acres]

I like 1911's, and am not into any of the Glock or XD lines

Pffft.

 

[clintbailey]

I hear ya man; I know several people that have XD/XDS and love them, and my wife has a G17, and I'll admit, it is an accurate gun, just never been a Glock fan, and always liked the M&P's over the XD's personally. I done a scan on slickguns just now, and they show to have a CT, CW and CM Kahr, all close in price...what's the difference in those models? And do yall think that one of the Smith M&P compact 45's is worth paying $100-125 more than those Kahr models? The M&P does hold 10 vs 7/8 in the single stack guns like the Kahrs. Thanks again for all the input!