.45 ACP PISTOL RECOMMENDATIONS

[Foodfuzz]

As my buddy Sven would say, "Ya sure, the 1911 she is a good one," as he dons his Muk-Luks and parka for a trek on the tundra. The lightweight Commander ain't too bad though, but probabaly doesn't conceal as well as some of the smaller Glocks or Springfields. As far as the speedo concealment, it's OK as long as it's a gun and not a potato, and it goes in the front.

 

[CBA44]

I have been looking at .45's lately.I currently carry a S&W 642 but I like the stopping power of the .45.Today I looked at a Glock Mdl.36 which is about the physical size I want.Any other recommendations will be greatly appreciately.Thanks.

Get that 36 or an XDM Compact.

Both great, reliable guns.

 

[Rule3]

I just put my name on the waiting list for the SA XDs. I have several XDs and like them and their Customer service. I would rather have Bobs Chief Special however.

 

[C.S.63]

Mudcat100,
I know you said pistol, And there has been a tremendous amount of great
recommendations but I will kindly suggest a S&W 325NG? Six rounds of 45acp bliss in full moonclips 230 gr hardball ,200gr SWC what is not to like. All prepared for the flames

 

[msinc]

Kimber for a 1911 style and for a striker fire I like/own the Kahr PM45. It is smaller but nice to carry and while it seems like the small size would really recoil it is not bad at all...they have a progressive wound recoil spring that really tames it down. Dont get me wrong, it is not as easy to shoot as a full size Kimber or other quality accurate 1911 but it's very reliable and with a little practice makes a very nice to carry and easy to hide concealed carry pistol.

 

[805moparkid]

Colt Mrk IV Series 80 Officers... 3.5" barrel, very accurate, and pretty light...

 

[TAROMAN]

I have and have had a number of 45s.
Choice comes down to the mission at hand.

Pin/steel shooting and general range toy:

IWB carry:

Bedside companion:

Take yer pick...

 

[Tunachaser]

I think the best bang for the buck is the Springfield, and if you want to spend another three bills or so on a new trigger and getting it slicked up it will do everything a 3k pistol will, and for a lot less money. I just blew a lot of money on a Dan Wesson, still had to send it out for work. The 3-5k pistols are just fancy paint jobs.

 

[4506517]

I absolutely LOVE my Glock 36. I carry a full size M&P 45 on duty and it is garbage. Best 45 ACP ever, in my opinion is the 4506. Best concealed carry 45 is a 4566/63TSW. A good holster and belt make anything possible.

 

[mwtdvm]

I have a lot of 45 ACP's in the safe

I bought a Rock Island Armory in a 22TCM/9mm configuration. I was so impressed with the quality that I would look real hard at their line of 45 ACPs. Looks like CNC machinery has arrive in the Philippines

Rock Island Armory 1911 series - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia!

 

[Engineer1911]

I have a pre-lock Springfield with fixed sights, most everything else has adjustable target sights: two Series 70 Colt gold cups, Colt series 80 ss Trophy Match, Para P14 ss Long Slide, Para P13 compact, Kimber Ulta compact, Rock Island Match, Chip McCormick slide/frame custom parts gun, Colt ss gov model (wife's gun), Caspian frame custom parts gun, S&W ss 1911(see above) Remington R15. It just gets addictive. Even worse friends call about 1911's for sale because the owner needs money, and am I interested?

Beside 45 ACP in 1911, there are 2 in 40 S&W, 2 in 9 MM. I gues my problem is I never saw a steel gun without a lock that I didn't like if the brand name was correct. Taurus need not apply. I don't believe I'm a gun snob, I just like the good stuff, not the best, but the good stuff with a reputation for durability and quality. It helps when the price is right.

 

[Rockets]

I really like my 30sf. Just as accurate as 3K pistol.

 

[mduncan915]

I have been carrying a CS45 for a couple of years now. Never once has it felt too heavy, or bulky on my side. I know some people say it is a "brick." Well first of all I want a gun that I know is in my hand, and has as little recoil as possible. As a non-plastic gun it is solid, and I guess that is why some people call it a brick. Recoil, I can shoot accurately with my retarded hand (my left). Carries great, shoots great, and I obviously trust my life with it, I carry it every day.

 

[webley green]

I like the Glock 30 and the SW MP .45 Compact; havent shot the new Springfield .45 Compact yet. Didn't have good luck with a my buddy's Glock 36, glad the others found theirs satisfactory.

 

[Shielded]

I really like my Para LDA full size Gov 1911 in O.D. green & black, & my Glock 36. The Para shoots extremely well.

 

[Pete99004]

I just put my name on the waiting list for the SA XDs. I have several XDs and like them and their Customer service. I would rather have Bobs Chief Special however.

I can tell you that Bob's Chief Special will tend to pull your Speedo down around your ankles. Don't ask me how I this.


Pete

 

[sierra255]

Many choices have been mentioned so far, BUT, I would look hard at the Sig Sauer P220 compact. Sig's quality is well known and I believe this make and model is the one I would choose. My opinion, others may vary.

________
Rodger
Retired LEO

 

[The Highlander]

I am gravitating to .45's as well. Here is a list of my favorites:

SIG 220 (larger, relatively light, anvil tough, scary accurate)
Springfield Armory XDm (large full size, fits my hand very well, accurate, excellent capacity)
Springfield Armory XDs (very small, 6-shot capacity matches revolvers, thin, ideal carry .45)
SIG 1911 Carry Scorpion (Commander size, good sights, decent trigger out of the box, feels great--its a 1911)

I carry all of these at one time or another, got the Scorpion on right now. Concealment isn't a huge issue for me unless I am traveling, I live in Tennessee, own my business, and live in a rural community--guns don't freak people out here.

For a concealed .45, my XDs is ideal.

The Highlander

 

[LoadedRound]

I frequently carry a SIG P245 and am quite happy with the choice. A CS45 would be just fine too.

 

[Rule3]

I can tell you that Bob's Chief Special will tend to pull your Speedo down around your ankles. Don't ask me how I this.


Pete

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