weedsnager
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what are some other options besides the glock?
.45 sub compacts besides glock
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weedsnager
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i've been looking at the taurus 145 and 745, i some on the internet that have the acc. rail and some that don't? 
Jericho9mm
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I just bought one on saturday and havent gotten a chance to shoot it yet but I am excited. What is the best ammo to break it in with? Also I plan on using this as my carry piece becasue I have heard good things about the PRO series.
weedsnager
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i went to a local shop today. $349 for the taurus 145 new, with 2 mags and he has a used glock 30 with 1 mag for $440.
Cobra Patriot 45 auto. 20 ounces empty. 6+1 capacity. Smallest 45 auto currently manufactured I'm aware of. It'll fit my larger pockets. I like the grip and trigger (DAO). After about 400 rounds mine handles 230gr Gold Dots and Hydra-Shoks with no failures. I got it new for $249 including shipping.
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Hawken1911
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I love my Taurus PT-145, and wouldn't trade it for a Glock. Everything about it is great; ergonomics, sights, trigger, reliability, price, etc. Make sure you get a "Millenium Pro" and not the older "Millenium". Also, I believe the latest Pros are the ones with the accessory rails.
I've owned a number of .45's of all different sizes, and the 1911 is my favorite. But for carry, I opt for a .357 snubby when it's really warm (because it conceals a tad better), and the PT-145 the rest of the time. With 10+1 rounds, in a reliable DAO package, the PT-145 has even replaced my 1911 as my bedside gun.
Anyone who is considering the slim 7-round model should handle both of them first. I have medium size hands and the double stack fits me like a glove. People don't even believe it holds 10 rounds in the mag until I show it to them.
I've owned a number of .45's of all different sizes, and the 1911 is my favorite. But for carry, I opt for a .357 snubby when it's really warm (because it conceals a tad better), and the PT-145 the rest of the time. With 10+1 rounds, in a reliable DAO package, the PT-145 has even replaced my 1911 as my bedside gun.
Anyone who is considering the slim 7-round model should handle both of them first. I have medium size hands and the double stack fits me like a glove. People don't even believe it holds 10 rounds in the mag until I show it to them.
Jericho9mm
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That is a lot more than i paid for mine on saturday, which is just blued not SS so maybe thats why it costs more if you got the SS slide.
Yeah that is about what i paid for mine, if it's more than that you might acctually look into another shop or get a different gun.
dave_in_delaware
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It's not officially a subbie (it's a 4" service model), but Springfield makes a .45 GAP which should still be easy to conceal. Check it out here: http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-xdpstl-45gap.shtml
Jericho9mm
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Sorry for turning this into a taurus thread but i just got back from shooting 200 rds through my PT145 Mill Pro, not a single problem with Win. whitebox from Wallyworld, FMJ. it was smooth and fairly accurate to boot. i set up 10 clays about 15 yards from my truck and got them all in 2 mags so not bad at all really. when my permit comes through i will for sure be carrying the pt145.
The Patriot .45acp is pretty nice.
http://www.cobrapistols.com/products/doubleaction.htm
http://www.cobrapistols.com/products/doubleaction.htm