.45 options

[glockmaster]

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..??

[Shawn.L]

whats your price range ?

[GuyMontag]

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.

[glockmaster]

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.

Hmm, didn't think about that. Maybe thats why I liked that Colt. I haven't shot a .45 out of a lighter polymer pistol so I can't say.

[glockmaster]

whats your price range ?

not sure.. but I don't really wanna go over 600-650.

[tourture]

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.

[Iron Sights]

not sure.. but I don't really wanna go over 600-650.

The Ruger I had was in your price range, but it was not a 1911 style & it was too chunky for my hand. Good luck, the .45 invented by JMB is the way to go.

[IronButt]

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!).

[Kb! Bob]

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!

[arjohnson]

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.

The differance is minimal in the recoil department, the polymer frame guns are quite forgiving in this department. And your price range you say is 600-650? I would take a Glock 45 any day of the week over a 1911 in this price range.