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Hi Charles, The best compact .45 ACP with a thumb safety under $500 is the Rock Island Armory 1911. It offers reliable performance and a classic design, making it a solid choice for those seeking a budget-friendly option. https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/35192/rock+island+armory+rock+standard+cs+45+acp+pistol , Stay safe & have a great day!

Good afternoon to you!! The S&W M&P Shield 2.0 with thumb safety is a very reliable handgun and very compact and concealable. Please see below link for more information. Hope this helps. Have a good rest of your day. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 'Merica' 🇺🇸🇺🇸 https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/19663/smith+wesson+mp+45+shield+m2.0+thumb+safety+45+acp+pistol

Hello Charles, no worries there Rock Island does have a compact 1911 https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/35192/rock+island+armory+rock+standard+cs+45+acp+pistol Hope this helps and happy shooting!

Hi Charles and welcome. You have several options(depending on your payment method): https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/35192/rock+island+armory+rock+standard+cs+45+acp+pistol ------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/19663/smith+wesson+mp+45+shield+m2.0+thumb+safety+45+acp+pistol ------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/35179/rock+island+armory+gi+standard+cs+45+acp+semi+auto+pistol ------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/34251/ruger+american+compact+black+nitride+45+acp+pistol ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ruger American Compact would be near the top quality and capacity wise. Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!