Comments on a .45?

[cliff54]

I apologize for the deviation from M&P here but I have received some good info from this forum and thought I might get good responses from my question. I am a happy owner of a M&P 40 but own other brands and calibers as well.

I am interested in buying a new .45 pistol. I was curious to what type you have a good or bad opinion of. I have shot a few Kimbers and the Ruger Commander but no others. Any opinions?

 

[Magload]

S&W makes a fine one and also one in M&P. O really like my Remington 1911 R1. I am looking to get a 45 wheel gun and it will be S&W 625.

 

[arjay]

I've had/have several colts,a Springfield and a Kimber with the dreaded external extractor [emoji33].I liked em all.

 

[ca survivor]

my most carry 1911 is a S&W SC 4.25" at bed side is a MP .45FS but I hear the MPc in .45 is a great CC weapon, for that I use an HK .45C very similar in size, I have a few Colts, one Kimber but the SW 1911 is a great gun with a great customer service, Springfield Armory have great 1911s too.

 

[Huntrocketman]

I sure like my Mod.2 .45 from the Springfield Armory.
It was exactly what I was looking for.

I sold a S&W 4565 and a Glock 36 in .45acp that I owned for a while and
they were nice firearms but weren't exactly what I wanted.

Sounds like you're after more of a 1911 style gun so if you have a chance,
go to a shop where you can test shoot a few models or rent a few at the range and see what you like/dislike.

As an aside:
My biggest gripe with S&W has always been the cost & availability of magazines. Especially during the crunch we had a couple of years ago.
$40-$60 is just too much to pay for something, when everybody else can sell them for $25-$35 and has a butt load of them.

 

[MyDads38]

I have the Ruger SR1911 FS and the S&W M&P 45 FS-love them both. No issues with either pistol.

 

[Paleo Nick]

SIG-Sauer P220.

 

[manyguns]

I would suggest looking at STI Spartan for a nice 1911 in a lower price ranger. My Kimber has also been good. I have a Les Baer for the higher priced spread.

 

[Rastoff]

Are you looking for a 1911 or just a pistol chambered in .45ACP?

The M&P .45 is a great gun.

 

[PirateJim]

You have a lot of brand choices if you are talking 1911 ".45 pistol" and even more if you just mean a gun chambered for .45. Great caliber, most manufacturers include it in their lines. I've had a Colt 1911 for years and love it a lot. The S&W 1911's look good and Kimber has a good reputation.

If you mean a gun chambered for .45, I'm real happy with my two M&Ps and wouldn't hesitate to suggest one of them for you. Everyone says the compact is wonderful. I like the look of the full size to tell the truth because I can't see lugging the .45c when I could carry my .40 Shield, and if I'm not going to carry it I'd just as soon have full size.

For what it is worth, I will never again try to make an "Officers Model" size 1911 work. (sub 4" barrel) I've been told by an excellent local gun smith that reliable function isn't possible, and if I recall Wilson Combat says 3.6 is the absolute shortest you can go.

And speaking of Wilson Combat, if your checkbook will bear the burden check their line along with Nighthawk Custom and Ed Brown. Someone already mentioned Les Baer.

 

[Johnmuratore]

I've got the 45c and a S&W full size 1911 in 45 and love them both.
Different feel for sure but they both shoot very well and are a pleasure to take to the range. The 45c is surprisingly easy to conceal and carry. 8+1 of 230gr projectiles is a lot of stopping power.

 

[Smith357]

This being the S&W Forum and since the 625 has been mentioned, I'm going to throw the 4506 out there.

 

[ATF]

Nighthawk and Kobra Custom are amazingly accurate I don't have experience with other high end 1911's but I'm sure they are just as good. FNX Tactical is the baddest looking .45 with 15+1 capacity and red dot ready. H&K 45 great ergos and hammer fired like the FNX. M&P 45 & Glock 21 for striker fired. The Glock 21 can be made into a full-auto carbine with a 9" barrel from Lone Wolf and carbine kit from FAB Defense at your own responsibility of course. Ultra Hi-Cap mags are available for the H&K and Glock.

 

[samuelrp]

The Springfield TRP (tactical response pistol), based on the one provided to the FBI is the best in value at around $1400. Dan Wesson is good. Money decides.

 

[Magload]

Hey and I even found a Cabot for $11,500. Nice but wouldn't fit on my bucket list.

 

[ScottN]

M&P 45 Compact here. Great pistol. The compact models in the M&P line fit my hand perfectly.

 

[Ranger514]

Sig Sauer produces a selection of high quality 1911's at a reasonable price. Lots of models to choose from.

 

[shutupdata113]

Another vote for the M&P45c it's the perfect size imo..

 

[shottist]

IMO Springfield "Range Officer" is a "Best Buy". All forged, not cast and NO MIMS. Everything you need and nothing you don't and all I have shot are very accurate.

 

[sodacan]

Sig P220. High quality. Accurate. Reliable. Easy to maintain. Decent trigger, but not as good as any high quality 1911, which would be the only trade off as far as I'm concerned. There are lots of variations to choose from. Good luck.