Looking for a 45.
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Want something light, easyto carry and simple to operate. Get a 325PD or NG. A 21oz DA 45acp revolver
JohnnieBoy
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+1, 2, or however many for the HK platform. Whether USP/c .45 or HK45/c, all 4 are great. The HK45/c were both modeled off of the USP/c and are fine hard working machines. I own a HK45c, a USPc .40 and a P2000sk in .40... love all 3!
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This has probably been asked to death, but how does the new M&P's stack up against the Gen 3's?
I'd love to find a good deal on a stainless CS45, or 457.
I have a thing for stainless I guess. Only own one non stainless Smith.
I'd love to find a good deal on a stainless CS45, or 457.
I have a thing for stainless I guess. Only own one non stainless Smith.
hyena
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I went cheaper and bought a 21 ounce .45 Charter Arms Pitbull. My first CA. Not as pretty as my Smiths, nor as finely finished. But it hits to point of aim, and goes bang every time. That's all I ask of it. Mine has become my truck gun.
I also have a .45 Shield, which doesn't seem to be getting any love in this thread.
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I really like that.
Well I haven't seen a wrong reply to the OP. But ya gotta remember which section this is. If the question was about the "other" .45 choices it probably would have been posted in the Firearms, Knives, and OTHER section. 
I strongly think that a CS45 is the answer. It's close to a 6906 in size for one point. There ARE other S&W choices but trying to find a 4516, Non-Railed 4513TSW, Shorty 45, or a couple others would be harder to find and more expensive than a CS45. There have been numerous CS 45's come and go on-line lately. Plus just find a top end from a .40 CS and you have a "convertible " CS45/CS40. Or blow that .40 out to 10mm.
Here's a picture of my CS45, (and .40,) with my 6906. Obviously the 6906 has a 15 rnd mag in it so it looks longer in the grip.
Jim
I strongly think that a CS45 is the answer. It's close to a 6906 in size for one point. There ARE other S&W choices but trying to find a 4516, Non-Railed 4513TSW, Shorty 45, or a couple others would be harder to find and more expensive than a CS45. There have been numerous CS 45's come and go on-line lately. Plus just find a top end from a .40 CS and you have a "convertible " CS45/CS40. Or blow that .40 out to 10mm.
Here's a picture of my CS45, (and .40,) with my 6906. Obviously the 6906 has a 15 rnd mag in it so it looks longer in the grip.
Jim
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BigDaddy7972
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Man ain't that the truth. I've always wanted a 220 but for whatever reason never bought one. I recently saw one at a good price and bought it. What a great gun. So much so that I may dump my Glock 30S which I also love in favor of the 220. I can't say enough good things about it.
Not going to try to talk you out of getting any S&W .45, but there is always the CZ 97B. Gives a whole new meaning to "full size."
We have a G36 that was bought new a decade or so ago.
Hasn't missed a beat and is surprisingly accurate for a DOA, in my hands, with handloaded XTPs.
Good carry in the Tropics.
The G30 wasn't in stock and when my boy asked if a double stack in 9mm was a good choice I reminded him of his Grandad and my M59.
Pic is pre-Beretta.
Hasn't missed a beat and is surprisingly accurate for a DOA, in my hands, with handloaded XTPs.
Good carry in the Tropics.
The G30 wasn't in stock and when my boy asked if a double stack in 9mm was a good choice I reminded him of his Grandad and my M59.
Pic is pre-Beretta.
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vulcan73
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OP: I'm curious, why do you "need" a non-1911 45? Anyhow, I have several 45's, most recent purchase is a Ruger SR45 and prior to that was the XD Mod2, Subcompact but one of my favs is the Taurus PT945. It's an alloy framed, 8+1, DA/SA with the same engineering as their PT92/100 9/40's except it has a 'closed' slide as opposed to the 'open' slide. She's a beast at the range and a decent carry piece, big for carrying for sure, but big carry guns are not an issue with me.
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I needed a non 1911 because I have one, and wanted something different in 45.
Last night I ordered a S&W M&P 4" compact 45 from OSS. It was in stock, but their so backed up from panic buying it may not ship for 18 days. I thought $415 was a good price for a new gun. I'm one of the few that actually wanted the safety. They had both versions in stock thou. Looks better than my Glock.
Pic from their site.
Congratulations on the new family member.
You can never have too many 45s
You can never have too many 45s
I'm generally a Sig guy, buy I'd buy one of those in a heartbeat. I tried one out and was fairly impressed with it.
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Congratulations on the new family member.
You can never have too many 45s
I got caught up in 38, and 357 Smiths, and noticed I only owned one 45, and one 9mm.
If I ever get the $1,200 check everyone is talking about I might "need" to get another 9mm.
I only have one 44 mag too, and saw a 629-1 44 mag 3 inch Lew Horton on a local buy trade site today for $850. Has rubber grips, and may or may not be a LH.
I'm a big fan of the 4566. It's been great.
I also love my late 1990s full size EAA Witness .45.
It's a big one. Double stack mag holds 10 rounds.
For small, Officer's Model sized .45s, I love the old Star M45 Firestar.
I've owned two and have never had any malfs, with the exception of a bad magazine I had in the early 1990s.
I also love my late 1990s full size EAA Witness .45.
It's a big one. Double stack mag holds 10 rounds.
For small, Officer's Model sized .45s, I love the old Star M45 Firestar.
I've owned two and have never had any malfs, with the exception of a bad magazine I had in the early 1990s.
Not sure how small you want to go for carry, but for home defense maybe an FNX45.. 15+1 rounds... it's a beast.
.... G30 SF with a G21 mag and an X-grip is a great winter carry set-up
.... G30 SF with a G21 mag and an X-grip is a great winter carry set-up
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I bought one of these when they first appeared and am really impressed with the pistol. It has all the features I was looking for: steel frame, exposed hammer, 14+1 capacity, accuracy, comfortable while shooting, etc. IIRC, the pistol and three spare magazines was right around $400. It is made in Turkey by the supplier of weapons to the Turkish military. It has received good reviews.
Gun Test: EAA Sarsilmaz K2 .45 ACP Pistol
I bought one of these when they first appeared and am really impressed with the pistol. It has all the features I was looking for: steel frame, exposed hammer, 14+1 capacity, accuracy, comfortable while shooting, etc. IIRC, the pistol and three spare magazines was right around $400. It is made in Turkey by the supplier of weapons to the Turkish military. It has received good reviews.
Gun Test: EAA Sarsilmaz K2 .45 ACP Pistol
