Non 1911 45ACP Choices....M&P45 Questions.

[MolonLabe75]

I will put in my vote for the M&P45 FS, BUT with two pieces of advice from personal experience:

1. Forget the manual safety -- it's some sort of holdover ... almost a gimme to lure 1911 owners. It's this flimsy, little ambi-toggle, and really is silly IMHO on a striker-fired pistol.

That said, if a thumb safety let's you sleep better at night, be my guest.

2. If it doesn't come with an APEX trigger kit, order one ASAP. Out of the box, the factory S&W trigger was gritty garbage -- sorry, just being honest. I actually had APEX do the install -- like buttah.​

 

[KertP]

How about grip angle?

I like the G21 and 41 and the M&P. When all is relatively equal, price is going to decide this match up.

I still wish S&W would make a 5 inch version.

Thanks all.

Nalajr

I prefer the M&P simply because it fits my hand better than the Glock - any Glock. I do not like the Glock grip angle, and I have no intention of retraining my hands and wrists to Gaston Glock's idea of a grip angle. Having said that, though, either one will be a reliable and straight-forward handgun for your intended use.

While you are wishing for a 5" version of the M&P45, I want a M&P10mm.

 

[bbcappilot]

I have a S&W MP45 full size, though I did consider a Glock. The Glock just didn't fit me very well but the MP45 fits like it was custom made for me. I've never had any problems even after more than 1,000 rds. I got mine through Quantico Tactical for less than $500 and then S&W through in a $50 rebate. That aside, I wouldn't hesitate to take it with me on a hunt. It's reliable, rugged, and easy to get back on target.

 

[Sir Nick]

natural pointability

I buy my guns by feel. Pick it up and close your eyes. How does it feel in your hand? Does it feel like an extension of your hand/arm? Can you reach all the controls? Does it balance well? Is it comfortable to hold? Then take a shooting stance and point the gun as though you are going to shoot at your target. Now open your eyes. Is it pointing where you thought it should by how it felt? If so, you've got a candidate. Then I go down the list of reliability, parts availability, affordability, etc. But they've got to feel good first!

 

[getoff]

i own and love my G41. i own several of the dreaded G-locks... but have no emotional attachment to any of them. they are a hammer in a tool box. the 41 however is probably my most favorite hand gun these days. my newly purchased 57 mountain gun is 2nd... i like the m&p's, but don't own any. Glocks don't work for many people. i modify the grips on mine to fit my hand better. i'll vote G41... and give honorable mention to the Ruger SR45. nice gun, and Ruger reliable. check it out.

 

[S. Kelly]

G21 gen4 first, with the M&P45 coming in second. But, for feral hog hunting/woods backup in Texas-Glock 20/G40 gen4 10mm hands down.

 

[Tmatahead]

I vote for S&W third Gen SemiAuto's

Get a Smith 457. You will love it!! I love mine!! They are all over the net for $300 to $400.

I have a collection of the third gen S&W semi autos. I love them all. Second choice would be Ruger SR45. Ruger's are smooth, durable and accurate. Williams Gunsights has one for $350!

 

[walkin' trails]

I have an M&P 45 that has gone thru a lot of rounds with no problems. I would recommend it if you want a 45. S&W makes a 14-round mag for this gun, but it sticks out about two inches and spring reliability is iffy. Good news is that Wolff now makes mag springs for the M&P. The G21 is also a solid gun, but I found the M&P packs better. Accuracy is good with me being able to get some three inch groups off hand at 25 yards once in a while.

 

[Lou_NC]

Given how you're planning to use the pistol, I'd suggest looking at picking up a used Ruger P90 or KP-345.

Don't get me wrong, I love S&W's, although at this time my only S&W semi-autos are a 622 and 4006. I'm more of a S&W revolver fan.

You can pick up either of the Rugers for $400 or less and they're built very well. I'm a big fan of the SA/DA action of the Rugers (I don't use the safety since the first shot is DA just like a DA revolver) so they're ready to go with one in the pipe, yet your follow-up shots are SA for better control.

Just my $0.02

Lou