Whether your buying a handgun for recreation or self-defense, or even a first-time gun buyer, a .45 ACP is the a reliable choice. Compact .45 ACP pistols are perfect for concealed carry. The ergonomic design will make the pistols easy-to-use and a favorite of new gun owners. EuroOptic carries compact .45 ACP pistols from Heckler & Koch, Kimber, Sig Sauer, and several others.

Selecting a compact .45 ACP pistol can be daunting because of the number of options, but using the filters (left side of screen for desktop users, "Refine Your Selection" for mobile users) will allow you to narrow down the field by manufacturer, caliber, action, and more. Most pistols will come in a semi-automatic action.