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    Default 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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    Default Re: Thinking of a .45... Suggestions?

    Quote Originally Posted by R.A.D. View Post

    • Glock
    *sigh*

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    Default Re: Thinking of a .45... Suggestions?

    Quote Originally Posted by R.A.D. View Post
    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?

    If you want a long barrel get an XD-45 tactical. If you want something in a 4" get the glock 21. Although the glock 30 ("compact" .45) is a very underappreciated gun.

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    Default 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.
    www.Steelvalleycasting.com is your new home for coated bullets and custom ammo.

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    Default 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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    Default 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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    Default Re: Thinking of a .45... Suggestions?

    POLYMER?!!!

    BLECH!!!




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    Default Re: Thinking of a .45... Suggestions?

    Quote Originally Posted by TooBigToFit View Post
    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.
    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:

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    Default Re: Thinking of a .45... Suggestions?

    Ruger SR1911!

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    Default Re: Thinking of a .45... Suggestions?

    CZ 97BD

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