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November 30th, 2009, 07:35 PM #1
.45 options
Hi, recently while at my gun club shooting, I had the pleasure of meeting another shooter and we got to talking and he let me shoot his Colt 1911. I have never shot a 1911 or any other .45 caliber pistol for that matter. The SA trigger was new to me, but I was surprised how accurate I was with it and how good it felt ( I was expecting alot of recoil but it was totally manageable). I also liked the "push" of the .45 as oppposed to the snappiness of the .40 I was shooting that day. Not that I don't like my G23, but now I'm thinking I need to bring a .45 pistol into the fold. Anyone have any suggestions as to what we be a good choice. I could stick with my beloved Glock platform and try a G36 (the slim one, never held a Glock single stack) or try something different. Any experience with the G36, or Ruger P345? A 1911 I think is probably a must for the collection at some point as well, it seems there are many different makes and can be quite expensive though, I think..??
Now less Glock, more H&K :)
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November 30th, 2009, 07:37 PM #2
Re: .45 options
whats your price range ?
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November 30th, 2009, 07:40 PM #3
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I would also like to remind you that shooting a .45 through a nice heavy all metal 1911 is a dream. Shooting that same round through a lighter polymer pistol is different. Remember that the mass of the gun affects perceived recoil.
As to your actual question... I wouldn't dare opt for a Glock over a 1911 if I wanted a .45 caliber pistol. IMO not even a comparison.
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November 30th, 2009, 07:55 PM #4
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November 30th, 2009, 07:56 PM #5
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November 30th, 2009, 08:16 PM #6
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while there is a definite difference between a fullsize 1911 and a glock, i was pleasantly surprised as to how manageable my g30 was after 1 day at the range.
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November 30th, 2009, 08:54 PM #8
Re: .45 options
In addition to my G23, I have a G30, The .45 does have less felt recoil. With the mag in, the grip is about the same size as the .40 only thicker. They're both easy to conceal. I can't decide which I like better.
I also have a Sig P220 Carry (.45) that's my favorite (This month!)."It's hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong."
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November 30th, 2009, 09:11 PM #9
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I have, carry, and LOVE my Glock 30. It is as accurate in my hands as any pistol I have fired, and 10+1 of .45acp in a package that size is hard to ignore! Typical Glock reliability and a nice "pushy" recoil (I'm a Glock 23 Alumni as well. Trust me, it different.) sealed the deal for me. Plus, I pop in a 13 round G21 mag when it hits the nightstand at night. PM me if you'd like to shoot it, I'd be happy to meet up!
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Amen. **PROUD III**
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November 30th, 2009, 09:21 PM #10
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