Best DA/SA Small, Light .45?

[Drakejake]

I have the Patriot .45 but wonder if there is a good equivalent that is double action/single action rather than double action only. Most small pistols are DAO. People seem to think that the Smith and Wesson CS45 (Chiefs Special in .45) isn't very well designed. The Taurus Millennium P145 is DAO and seems to have a bad trigger. Glocks are DAO of a special type. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Drakejake

 

[Bob Locke]

Depending on your definition of "small", I'd say the Sig P245 would be at the top of my DA/SA list.

 

[blades67]

Ditto on the SIG Sauer P245.

 

[Ala Dan]

Here's another vote for the fine Sig P245!!!

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[M1911]

Also consider the HK USP Compact. Personally, I prefer SA first, DAO or striker fired second, and don't like DA/SA at all. But that's just my religion...

M1911

 

[Dr.Rob]

Para is supposed to make a TINY LDA in 45. Sounds good to me.

 

[weldonjr2001]

I have a S&W 457 and like it quite a bit. It's been perfectly reliable for me. Flat, comfortable to carry and shoot. It is one of S&W's economy models but I like that flat black finish.