Glock 30S

The Glock 30S solves a problem that plagued .45 ACP carry for decades: how do you get double-stack capacity in a gun slim enough to conceal? Glock's answer was to pair the slim G36 single-stack slide with the G30 subcompact double-stack frame. The result is the thinnest double-stack .45 on the market, measuring just 1.27 inches at the slide while retaining 10+1 capacity. At 20.99 ounces unloaded, it is also the lightest .45 ACP double-stack available, making it practical for all-day carry in a proper holster.

The G30 frame accepts G21 full-size magazines, which transforms the 30S from a carry gun to a capable home defense option with a 13-round reload. Carry with the 10-round flush magazine, stage a G21 magazine by the nightstand, and the same pistol covers both roles without compromise. The subcompact grip prints less than the G21 under clothing while the shorter sight radius remains manageable at concealed carry distances.

For shooters who insist on .45 ACP for carry and will not compromise to 9mm, the 30S is the strongest argument available. Single-stack .45s like the G36 and the Springfield XD-S carry slimmer, but the 30S's additional round and frame width remain within workable concealment parameters for most body types. No other .45 ACP carry pistol matches its combination of capacity, weight, and reliability.