My Favorite .45 ACP Handguns for EDC

[@edsweeney6843]

Love it. I carry a Shield 45 with 6+1, with 2 7 riund magazines for back up. That's my low profile winter carry.

[@stern2701]

Keep the content coming. I didn’t start out a huge fan of the videos until I actually started watching them all. Expanding my mind when it comes to subcompact and pocket carry. Also I used to think it was 9mm or nothing, but now I’m thinking about trying the other calibers out.

[@MDR-hn2yz]

Glad to see the XDS-45 getting some love. My Mod 1 is a solid performer and it’s regularly in my carry rotation.

[@elzach3394]

Also the same employee tried to bully me out of getting a Glock 27. But i bought it anyways haha. He said that .40 s&w is obselete. But I stuck to it and bought the 27 anyways, mainly because of your videos 🔥

[@spnfirearms]

Nice choice! A true power house and versatile handgun. The way I do things is I buy what I like and what works for me. I don’t let others influence my choice on what I like. They can tell me my firearms are obsolete all they want but I’ll out shoot them on any course with a micro 9 or 40 and they can use a full size. Respect and thanks for watching

[@spnfirearms]

People can give me ideas but they can never make me buy something based off of what they say. I don’t take money from any companies therefore I don’t push products I don’t like. Respect

[@thetrapboy]

I started shooting about a decade ago. Bought my first pistol in 2012. A glock 27. People were saying it was obsolete back then, and its still around. Dont listen to those guys. 😂😂😂

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

I 💙 the .40 and the Glock 27. In fact, after 34 years in LE with daily carrying of a 9mm (and .45 for a few years within that time period), I’m now retired and prefer .40 as my EDC. In fact, I’m right now visiting family in another state for new years and I brought my G27 + two spare magazines inside of my new “Ammo Armor” magazine sleeves.

[@melissasmess2773]

😂 I bought one in the late 90's, hard to hit anything with that Glock trigger. 😏

[@Scarywoody]

I carry a Smith and Wesson Shield 45. The grip texture is phenomenal. The recoil springs tame it to the point of being like a 9mm. Less capacity but bigger holes.

[@bryanleblanc3048]

I’ve been considering one for awhile just because they’re small, powerful, and pretty good priced

[@elkhuntr2816]

Much prefer the grip safety. Its a big advantage in my opinion in preventing negligent discharges when reholsering. I carry the XDS in 9mm and use the XDM's for packing in the mountains while hunting.

[@sworntoavenge]

I get that 1911s aren't that practical, but damn carrying one once in a while is sure fun 😂. Just brings out that inner American

[@spnfirearms]

Haha fair enough, I agree with that. They get the job done like anything else

[@Thepewpewbrothers]

I carry Girsan mc 1911 c influencer with green dot optic & Holosun PID dual light laser and a 10rnd mag on my left hip everyday no issues

[@toddwills9492]

I carry 9mm 75% of the time the rest of the time im carrying my 45 thats what i perfer 9 and 45 theres nothing wrong with any of the calibers you mentioned in the beginning of the video like you said its a matter of training with your firearm is what makes it effective you could carry the best caliber in the world whatever it maybe be but if you dont train with it its not as effective as me with a 22 six shooter .... i hope everyone trains there butt with there carry guns and have confidence happy new year guys

[@robertnelson5660]

You are the hardest working man on KZbin! Keep putting out this content, I love it!

[@spnfirearms]

Thanks man, I really do appreciate that! Lots more to come! Respect

[@357mag84]

Great video as always. I'm not .45 guy, but I really love my XDM Elite .45 Compact.

[@RickGrimes357]

Just bought the M&P Shield 45.Can’t recommend or comment on it,as I’ve yet to find the time to test it out.Maybe after these busy holidays.Happy New Year,love your videos.

[@Timmnm]

My favorite .45 is my winter carry which is a h&k usp compact but summer and spring carry is my gx4 or my 9mm xds

[@rickgifford42]

Thanks for the video. We are on the same page I have two Glock 36 and one of each XDs, 9mm, 45acp and a bi tone .40!

[@rontoomey1187]

I own and occasionally inside waste band/belt carry my Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .45 acp with an external thumb safety. Very accurate, reliable and safer to carry than any "Glock"! My current EDC is the Smith & Wesson Equalizer having 10, 13 and 15 mags.. I sometimes carry the S&W M&P Shield .45 acp as a back up; both only 6.4 inches long.

[@BlizzyM0bileGunner]

Very true..the 40 and 45 are lost in the sea of 9mm..I like 40 a lot..45 is awesome in a fullsize..the 9mm is a round everyone can control..those bigger guys are harder the handle.. challenge yourself people

[@BlizzyM0bileGunner]

I really like the way the Springfield XDM looks, I just cannot get over that safety on the back side of the grip, and any gun that has a magazine disconnect we would have to do something about that immediately

[@jerzfiveohthree]

I must say my P2000 is one of my favorites in 40s&w...recently got the glock 27 and it's a war between that one and the glock 33 to carry 😂 Yeeeeeee🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@PitbullSoco]

Glad you hit the 100k mark for subscribers man!!!

[@willkiker6892]

I carry my 30S with a 21 mag and an XGrip. Gotta love 13 rds of God's caliber in such a small setup! It's not the best summer carry, but is damn sure reliable. I shoot it more accurately than my micro 9 😅. Good stuff dude!

[@PACXAVIER]

My exact same stup.

[@willkiker6892]

@@PACXAVIER switched out the sights for Trijicon and attached an Olight. Best bedside gun ever!

[@PACXAVIER]

@@willkiker6892 wow again the exact same. I kid you not. Sir you have great taste.

[@akbluefox8506]

I miss my xds. Great pistol, like you said. Thanks for the video.

[@SagaGun]

I love the 30 bro I carried it while working and feel confident that I’m safe and I won’t be outgunned in such a small package

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

Great video as usual! However I NEVER trust an extended “plus” base plate that takes the standard OEM factory magazine spring that the magazine came with. It’s a combination that I don’t trust for 100% reliability, as I had bad experience with in the past. The factory mag spring is weakened by adding extra “space” for it while inside the magazine when using a “plus -X” magazine and when you’re getting close to firing the last 1 or 2 rounds. Now for a range toy, sure I’d use aftermarket mag extensions and springs. But for police work and/or EDC carry (now retired), or basically something I’m trusting my life with, then there’s no way in hell I’m trusting extended magazine base plate combos with or without factory springs. This is just me. I’d rather carry a 9-round factory flush Glock 27, 33 or a 10 round Glock 26 magazine with two spares in my pocket. At least I know that unaltered Glock factory mags will work 100% of the time without alteration and I can reload fast enough as it is. These are just my thoughts and what works for me. Respect for those that operate differently. 😊

[@stupiditypissesmeoff330]

Use them on all my glocks since pierce worked with Glock. Nothing to worry about. Test your stuff at the range. 1,000 round will tell you and make you a lot better than you were.

[@DerpASherpa117]

I wonder if the Springfield XDM in 10mm is as good as the XDM in 9 and .45? I've seen it for $499 with 4 EXTRA MAGS and a range bag on PSA every now and then and I'm tempted by the great deal.

[@craigmcdonald6305]

I have the 4.5" XDm in 10mm and it shoots great. I am more accurate with it than my other nines for some reason. recoil is smooth with the light on the front. Funny i was wondering what the xdm 45 was like. probably going with the Ruger American compact 45acp.

[@ericmoser5568]

Yes it is! The 10mm is my bear gun.

[@wesleyreitz7279]

I had guide rod failure on my xds mod 2 in .45. The guide rods are 2 peace’s. The spring is spot welded and that weld is then filed down, by hand. The Springfield rep send me one for free but I got that explanation.

[@whatsup24_7]

You can buy aftermarket

[@wesleyreitz7279]

@@whatsup24_7 shouldn’t have to

[@OddNaud]

Congrats on 100K 🪅

[@spnfirearms]

Thanks man! I really appreciate that. 100k live will be tomorrow evening. Feel free to join!

[@jrod3151]

Really appreciate the video 😊. I love both pistols my only issue is the G30 Gen5 isn’t MOS. But I decided to buy both. Black smith tactical is a really good holster fits like a charm 👍🏽.

[@josepheiler3059]

Glock knows what they are doing should have waited they will have a mos version soon

[@metalrobot3000]

Glad to see people talking more about other calibers I think we put the 9mm on a pedestal to much

[@DakTirCue]

4:00 I can' t imagine feeling the need to be strapped in order to go to the mailbox. That's unfortunate. I thought you were gonna next say "When I'm making my scrambled eggs in the morning .... probably only need a 20g Mossberg pump with birdshot". I kid.. dig the channel have watched many of your comparisons recently.

[@Kilda-c3s]

My Dad was drafted in WW2. As a tan guy. I enjoy the all around 45.😂😅

[@Thepewpewbrothers]

I really do like the xds 45. Carried it a lot. Liked it over my 26 but I liked the 19 over all. The xds 45 is good for basketball short days

[@elzach3394]

Hey SPN, I need some help. I finally convinced my mom to get a handgun. Me and her was thinking about her getting a 38 special for about $300 But at the store the employee kind of bullied my mom into buying a p365 for $700 and I told her that we will just shop somewhere else and comeback. What do you think? Revolver for home defense? .380 acp? I’m not too sure what for elderly women. Thank you

[@spnfirearms]

Hey man, that’s what they do at gun stores. They think they know what’s best for you and it’s infuriating. On this same video, there is a comment saying the same thing. My moms favorite handgun is the smith and Wesson .380 ez. It’s 8+1 of .380 and is extremely easy to use. Has a rail for a light and if you mom has arthritis or is getting older it’s perfect for her! After my double wrist surgery I carried it for a year so I wouldn’t mess my hands up. It has basically zero recoil compared to 9mm and is almost like shooting .22 lr. It’s very easy to manipulate and handle. I would recommend that! You can get them for like $350-400

[@sworntoavenge]

Ruger also makes a easy to rack model that is decent

[@toddwills9492]

thats what i was gonna recommend looking at the smith and wesson ez .. its easy to rack the slide and its nice sights

[@tomduffy3965]

Which one of them took that gouge out of your thumb?

[@DeusRegum]

10mm for me (if I'm going big). G29, G20, SIG XTen Comp.

[@jsttnplsky6409]

What do you think about making a top 5 handgun video for left-handed people? I would really appreciate it!

[@DasWaldCafe]

“Fast is fine, but accuracy is final. You must learn to be slow in a hurry.” ― Wyatt Earp

[@BoogieDownAZ]

They did make a double stack. Mod 2 subcompact 45 app, 9 and 13 round mags.

[@jrod3151]

Love the channel! Am I the only one who asking why the G30 Gen5 Chamber in 45 not being MOS ?

[@bryanleblanc3048]

Glad to have found a video on the XDS in .45, I’ve honestly been thinking about getting one the last 6 months but can’t find one to shoot first. I’ve held the 9mm, I’m glad to hear the .45 is a bit bigger; is it wider lengthwise or sideways?

[@Dawnseeker]

Why carry the different baseplate with the g30 instead of just throwing in a g21 mag an x grip?

[@chadgronsten9023]

That’s how I roll. The g30s is a absolute gem.

[@jasonaffeldt7838]

Thanks for sharing. Happy new year. 🇺🇲🔪🌲🔥

[@spnfirearms]

To you as well man, respect!

[@raymeloreid4098]

I have a question do you carry medical? And also can you please make a edc video. I love watching them and they do really good!

[@joneifer8987]

I love my XDS. Wear it to the gym with jogging pants while I do my cardio.

[@TheCon33rad]

I carry the Springfield mod 2 .45 I’m thinking about getting the hellcat pro next.

[@itmeng]

I think Springfield makes the XD in a subcompact double stack. The XDm. But for me it’s the G36.

[@propblast82nd]

What’s your opinion of the XDS .45 Elite for concealed carry ?

[@wtpence4731]

Excellent review Except NO Weights ! In reviews for EDC, weights are Very important !

[@PaulHouck-yb5gs]

I carried a Springfield Ranger Officer Champion with a 4 inch barrel

[@pethello3845]

I would choose that XDS 3.3 .45auto

[@marcusbreakfield1527]

I traded my XDS mod 2 9mm for the Mod 2 XDS 45. Wayyyyyyyy better! Glock 19 is my summer fun

[@funandgames7847]

They don't make new guns in 40 S&W or .357 sig and now 45 ACP isn't getting made either it's all 9MM I love my XDS and my Glock 30 SF in 45 and I just got a sig P365 tac ops so stay strapped with whatever you can and shoot as much as you can 🧂🇺🇸

[@donavinpatterson2]

What extended base pad is that?

[@spnfirearms]

Slr rifleworks. They are my favorite, most size effective baseplates out there. Respect and thanks for watching

[@donavinpatterson2]

@@spnfirearms thanks man I appreciate it

[@cin426]

30sf or 36

[@spnfirearms]

The Glock 30s is the same size slide as the 36 but with the 30 capacity. I would get that one!

[@Aviation_Professional]

99.9k....😊

[@kc8767]

EDC 🏜️🦅

[@soulbarberful]

SPN not supposed to have in the Park

[@spnfirearms]

Yes you can.

[@peterreily1490]

I know this videos old but I shit on XD owners forever. I just bought an XD 45 sub compact (double stack) mod 2. I mean it works. On FB I showed it falling into the duck pond and duck poop got in it, that back plate sent it into my face guess that’s what I get for shitting on XD. Getting it milled and cerakoted because it wasn’t optic ready. Ol boy at my FFL couldn’t get them to buy it or even consign it and I saw the value in the 4 extra 13rd mags with grip sleeves. My issue is I can’t use my takedown lever as a gas pedal. I need to find something aftermarket that’s a takedown lever with a built in gas pedal because I bought the leather backed vedder holster for it so I can get away with it.

[@ThomasGeathers-m4m]

Love you beautiful

[@LillianJackson-z1q]

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[@parisford2020]

waving ur hands around is super annoying

[@John-bk5zz]

A lot of these gun reviews...not this one.....be on some dumb stuff. I dont care if a gun is good at 25 to 50 yards. At that distance, the person is not a threat and your azz going to jail. Oh, the trigger pull is heavy...who cares. As long as im not handicapped, im pretty sure im strong enough to pull a trigger on any gun. Oh, its a 30 dollar optic...who cares. Im pretty sure the bullets still hurt with that cheap optic on the gun. Only thing i do care about is if the gun is reliable enough to get me to my car.

[@tommystrongs3952]

Short and weak

[@mickeyesslinger1977]

Wish I could get your show off my feed its the same thing glock 26 glock 27 357 sig 40 45 acp do you not understand that 90 % of the people can't hit the side of a barn with a Small S&W 40 PERIOD!!!!why do you worry about power and size a 22 magnum to the head your dead a heart shot with a 380 or a 9mm your dead so why worry about a,45 slug????? Your the one who said you can shoot pin point accuracy and I don't know who you been taking to the range but the one I have seen want be back if te only thing they shoot is a 40 or 45 act because they can't hit nothing

[@MM-en2ni]

Carried a Beretta PX4 full size in .40 for years as armed security. Everyone would tell me .40 sucks and uncontrollable. I never shot under a 270 for quals and almost always out shot the ones talking 😂. Buy what you like/want and train with it 🫡