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."
Looking for a 45.
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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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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
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
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
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As far as 3rd gens go, I really like my 4516 ND, and my 4566. The 4516 is tucked in my waistband right now riding in a Sticky holster. I'll carry the 4566 when I can wear a jacket.
The 45 I keep in the night stand is however, a 14 round capacity 45 Turkish made pistol that shoots like a dream. Mine is blued (or black), but they are available in stainless too. The stainless photo is a web picture.
The Sar K2's are awfully big & heavy to carry without a heavy belt & maybe suspenders. But it makes a heck of a "Bump in the night" gun with the TRL-HL light mounted.
Of course I also enjoy shooting my compact RIA and the 625 45 acps. I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite shooter, but the 4516 is certainly easy to carry all day long. The K2 will run all night long, with 5 mags total, I have 70 rounds at my disposal.
The 45 I keep in the night stand is however, a 14 round capacity 45 Turkish made pistol that shoots like a dream. Mine is blued (or black), but they are available in stainless too. The stainless photo is a web picture.
The Sar K2's are awfully big & heavy to carry without a heavy belt & maybe suspenders. But it makes a heck of a "Bump in the night" gun with the TRL-HL light mounted.
Of course I also enjoy shooting my compact RIA and the 625 45 acps. I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite shooter, but the 4516 is certainly easy to carry all day long. The K2 will run all night long, with 5 mags total, I have 70 rounds at my disposal.
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+1 ^^^^on the FNX-45 What 100 years of development can do. Designed for the US Military's handgun replacement contest by the FN factory John Moses Browning collaborated with to bring us many fine weapons......Everything a 'Modern' Combat pistol should be IMHO. 15+1 of 45ACP weighing only 33oz with mag and just 1.3" across grip. Hammer-fired with full ambi controls with a decocker/safety that allows cocked and locked SA or decocked DA. Factory optic-ready with excellent night sights that co-witness a Venom red dot. Rail for WML...My favorite 45. Home D, Ohh yeah!
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Sig P220 (I'll take it any day over a 1911)
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As a former Sig Armorer (now retired) for my old agency, I would strongly recommend the Sig Sauer P220 DA/SA. For personal/home defense, the P220 is a dependable classic. I found them to be accurate and soft shooting with 230 gr. JHP defensive rounds. Virtually all of my semi-autos are Sig classics. They've never let me down. You might say I'm slightly biased.
220s are great.....................
Back in the late 80s I switched from 1911s ( had gone through several over the prior 10 years... full size, commander, combat commander even a Goldcup.) to a W Ger. 220....later added a 245 for concealed carry........ that 220 will shoot cloverleafs at 50 ft.
Bought a "Earnest Langdon" model all steel 220 with rail to use in IDPA..... EL worked for Sig for a few years. About that time the boys came along and day trips around the state to shoot were put on hold.....for 2 decades... to be replaced by Soccer matches!
The EL 220 is still new in box......... have considered adding a light and making it my ultimate house gun!
Back in the late 80s I switched from 1911s ( had gone through several over the prior 10 years... full size, commander, combat commander even a Goldcup.) to a W Ger. 220....later added a 245 for concealed carry........ that 220 will shoot cloverleafs at 50 ft.
Bought a "Earnest Langdon" model all steel 220 with rail to use in IDPA..... EL worked for Sig for a few years. About that time the boys came along
and day trips around the state to shoot were put on hold.....for 2 decades... to be replaced by Soccer matches!The EL 220 is still new in box......... have considered adding a light and making it my ultimate house gun!
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yup........
pretty much says it all...
she'll cost ya a couple of $$
I'm a firm believer that you get what cha pay for...
that 220 is a shtf , running out the door and ya need to take a .45 , kinda gun. (plus a bag full of mags)
....Everything a 'Modern' Combat pistol should be IMHO. 15+1 of 45ACP weighing only 33oz with mag and just 1.3" across grip. Hammer-fired with full ambi controls with a decocker/safety that allows cocked and locked SA or decocked DA. Factory optic-ready with excellent night sights that co-witness a Venom red dot. Rail for WML...My favorite 45. Home D, Ohh yeah!
I totally agree!!!!
I like the stippling job on your FNX..looks great, and I like the raspy factory grip. Either way, it's an awesome bottom feeder that shoots like a dream. Never had any feed or FTF issues. Works great with the FF3.
It's too bad that people snub their noses at it because it's part 'plastic', or that it has the word "Tactical" stamped on it.
I prefer the black, but got this NIB FDE for cheap...
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Sounds like you decided on the M&P 45. Let us know how you like it once you get it.
I've been tempted to try one out too but I guess I'm stuck on old school.
My last 45 find is this 4553TSW pre-rail & between it, & my other DAO 3rd Gens, I've become more fond of them (DAOs) than I thought I would.
They just seem to appeal to me as good CC options.
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