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July 21st, 2016, 11:13 PM #1
Thinking of a .45... Suggestions?
Thinking of getting a .45, anyone have suggestions? This will be a great help, so thanks for the info right up front!
Personal preferences:
- high capacity is always better
- Glock or 1911 style, no preference
- polymer is preferred
- suppressor mount not needed
- no safe queens
- I dont want to take out a loan to afford this tool
- thumb safety is good, but not a deal breaker without one
- DA/SA? What's your best argument?
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July 21st, 2016, 11:21 PM #2
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July 21st, 2016, 11:31 PM #3Grand Member
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July 21st, 2016, 11:34 PM #4
Re: Thinking of a .45... Suggestions?
I really don't think you can beat a Rock Island Armory 1911 for the price and accuracy. Guys love them in IDPA.
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July 21st, 2016, 11:41 PM #5Grand Member
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Re: Thinking of a .45... Suggestions?
I'm an HK fan, and I like my HK Mark 23. Very expensive though.
A cheaper alternative would be an HK USP, or perhaps an HK45/HK45C. The 45 and 45C will be more ergonomic, whereas the USP will hold more (12rds vs. 8-10rds in the 45C).
I really like the trigger options you get with the USP, and I believe you can get near the same modularity with the HK45 series (not as familiar with them). You can easily convert between all the trigger variants, which include...
DA/SA, with safety only, decocker only, or both, with levers on either side or ambi levers
DAO
LEM (law enforcement modification) trigger, a precocked DAO of sorts, which has the consistent trigger pull (light takeup, noticeable wall, short reset) of a striker fired gun like a Glock, with the safer reholstering and restrike capability of a hammer fired gun. There's various different variants of this with different weights and more.
If you're even slightly mechanically competent, you can buy a DA/SA (most common model is V1 DA/SA = safety + decocker on left side for a righty). Then, if you decide that DA/SA isn't for you, you can convert to LEM easily for a consistent, Glock style trigger pull.
HKs have a reputation for being expensive, but honestly, you can find them for pretty cheap. http://www.gunbroker.com/item/572760292
That guy's been selling colored HK45s and HK45Cs for $750, well below average pricing on a new gun. Again, I'm not sure if they're AS modular as the USP, but at the very least you can convert back and forth between DA/SA and LEM.Last edited by TooBigToFit; July 21st, 2016 at 11:44 PM.
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July 22nd, 2016, 12:30 AM #6
Re: Thinking of a .45... Suggestions?
I've been happy with my Auto-ordnance WWII-style 1911 with parkerized finish. It's a bit much for concealed carry but it's a fun range toy/ home defense pistol. All steel, soaks up a lot of recoil, usually see them new for under $500.
I'm faster than Doc Holliday (with Novocaine of course)
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July 22nd, 2016, 12:43 AM #7
Re: Thinking of a .45... Suggestions?
POLYMER?!!!
BLECH!!!
(gravel photo as proof of ownership)I called to check my ZIP CODE!....DY-NO-MITE!!!
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July 22nd, 2016, 12:52 AM #8
Re: Thinking of a .45... Suggestions?
I'm with TooBigToFit (rep given!)
I managed to get a good condition police trade USP 45 in Stainless for $600 w/3 12-round mags:
20151123_220941s.jpg"A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves." ― Edward R. Murrow
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July 22nd, 2016, 05:31 AM #9Banned
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Re: Thinking of a .45... Suggestions?
Ruger SR1911!
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July 22nd, 2016, 07:37 AM #10
Re: Thinking of a .45... Suggestions?
CZ 97BD
Senator Joe McCarthy was right.
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