If your where to buy a new 45 Auto - Which one?

[Gunor]

If your where to buy a new 45 Auto - Which one?

I already have a few 1911's - got that covered.

Just wanted to try a new semi-plastic pistol in 45 ACP.

Not wanting to pay the $1k for a HK nor the cheaper 45's.

A little carry, and range work...

I am leaning toward the S&W MP series, over the Springfield XD and Glock....

Thanks

Geoff in Oregon

[TJF1]

ruger sr45

[jandbj]

Though it's as big as a 1911 footprint wise, I'd pick the Glock 41 over the XD & M&P (haven't shot the XDm though).

[DeanWinchester]

Plastic automatic? You will never beat a Glock.

[376Steyr]

I have a Ruger SR40 which I find quite satisfactory. It gobbles up my NOE 40-200-RFN reloads. If I felt the need, I think a SR45 would be my choice in the plastic .45 category.

[DougGuy]

Kahr CW45. About the size of an Officer's 1911, a little thinner and a LOT lighter at 1lb 10oz loaded. Butter smooth striker fired trigger and surprisingly accurate for a less than 4" barrel. Under $400.

[osteodoc08]

Sig P227. It will be my next 45acp. You really should check it out.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

I like my XDs a lot and my XDM sc more

[Jupiter7]

The glock has never felt right especially the large frame in my hands. The S&W M&P and the XDM really do have point and shoot ergonomics. For me it was springfield, easier to work on if needed.

For single stack, the Kahr is hard to beat, carry one everyday.

[Clay M]

The gen four Glock 21 is a good one. My son has one and it is a very good shooter.

My personal choice for plastic guns is the S&W MP

[762 shooter]

I have been trying to miss targets and make my XDS 45 malfunction for about a year. No luck on either.

762

[seagiant]

Plastic automatic? You will never beat a Glock.

Hi,
Excuse me??? You have obviously never tried a S&W MP 45!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgUfsT4d78I

[Ed_Shot]

Glock...either the 21 or 30SF

[Geraldo]

M&P or SR45, but I'd be tempted to wait until the M&P .45 CORE comes along.

[harley45]

I just got an M&P 45 and really do like it!

[MrWolf]

+1 on the M&P 45

[Tom W.]

My new one is a Glock 30 Gen 4.... and I love it.

But then again I love my model 19 Gen 4 too...

[scattershot]

I have a Smith M&P compact, and I love it. It fits my hand very well. The 45 Glocks feel like a 2x4 in my hand, and I don't care for them very much. Get the Smith, and don't look back.

[Sig]

P220 nuff said.

[101VooDoo]

Just bought an XDm .45 to replace an XD that was burgled a couple years ago. Should hit my FFL Tomorrow.

Springfield has a special offer running for the next couple of months:

http://gearup.springfield-armory.com/Gearup.asp

A little XDm eye-candy:

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[williamwaco]

+1 on the M&P

[prsman23]

New long slide glock. Forget the number.

[c1skout]

If you like the 1911 but want to try plastic I'd vote for the Kahr, or the Springfield XD

[docone31]

RIA, Commander size. Fits me real well.

[Deep Six]

I just bought it - the FNH FNX. 15+1 capacity, softest shooting 45 acp I've ever tried, accurate as all get out, hasn't jammed or misfired yet in approximately 1000 rounds. Worth every penny I gave for it.

[Frank46]

Well if I had the money I'd buy the SA range officer. Already have a semi custom SA 45 with all the bells and whistles.Frank

[MtGun44]

Of all the plastic-fantastic in .45 ACP, the M&P S&W seems the best in my hand, and can
be had with a thumb safety. With the Apex trigger parts, the trigger can be truly nice.
Hard corps 1911 guy, BUT - if I had to, I could learn to live with the M&P.

Bill

[ole 5 hole group]

Like Bill, I'm hard corps 1911 as well - but if left with no choice I would go with the Sig P220 first and the Glock SF21 a close second. Haven't tried the S&W or Springfield.

[bobthenailer]

Although a 1911 fan and I have many examples they are all steel except my Para O P12 alloy frame , i have three Kahr's a CW45-3.5" and a TP45-4.0" and a PM9 i like them for CCW.

[snowwolfe]

S&W M&P. Bought one about 5 years ago and still waiting for the first failure to feed or eject.

[youngmman]

A SA, Loaded, PX-9109-L. I just picked mine up and spent Saturday shooting. It's a dream and my second one.

[primersp]

glock 21 sf reliable and accurate

[Artful]

What no love for the FN FNP/FNX in 45?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1-IOu3m11Y

[bobthenailer]

That FN looks like a high dollar rig , BUT NICE !

[Deep Six]

The non tactical FNX (no sight rail or threaded barrel) goes for about 650. Same as a lot of the other options. I love mine.

[joelsteinbach]

Kimber Ultra for every day carry, Smallish, compact fairly light weight, or a S+W M&P love mine

[seagiant]

Hi,
Well my favorite 45 that I own is my HK USP 45! It is hi dollar though,but totally reliable and VERY accurate!

[cwheel]

Well, you said you had several 1911's and wanted to try plastic ?? For a little over $500 you can get a Springfield XDs in 45 acp. These things are small and lite enough for CCW use, but still put a big boolit on target well and are reliable to use as a CCW. Lots of 45 acp's out there, this is one of the smallest if not the smallest. Recoil isn't bad at all considering the size. They come in a " Kit " boxed with 2 mags, a holster, and a belt 2 mag holder. Think it's one of the best deals out there now for the price. Only down side I see with mine is 5 round mag with 1 more in the pipe for 6, a couple of shots less than I'm used to. Think 6 shots VS 8 shots isn't going to matter in the unfortunate instance it might be needed for SD. After packing this thing for more than 6 months I can say that this packs much better in lite summer clothes than a 1911 and you don't have to worry about it printing on your clothes in the same way.
Chris

[Love Life]

I would highly recommend the Gen 4 Glock 21. It is very fun and accurate. I do not recommend the Glock 41.

[str8wal]

A little carry, and range work...


Concealed carry?

[shoot-n-lead]

Probably a XDs...we love 45acp around my house...1911 fans to the core, but the XDs would fit MY pocket...so that is what it would be.

[Finster101]

I have two XD's and thinking real hard about a third one.

[Petrol & Powder]

H&K P9S

Just because I'm weird.

[Petrol & Powder]

Oh wait, you meant new, not just new to me......in that case, Glock Model 21 !

[snapshot]

Right on

[zomby woof]

Witness P line. I have a compact, short barrel small frame. They make a large frame with the short or long barrel. You can pick up a 22LR upper for under $200

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[MtGun44]

I have a bit of trouble seeing how folks that claim to "be a 1911 guy" can even deal
with the *** trigger pull and the horribly wrong grip angle of the Glocks. I tell
my students that they are reliable guns, and if they fit your hand, give them a try,
but I will never own one. I hate pulling up a gun and looking at the top of the slide,
not the sight picture, and the trigger-by-Mattel is something that I just cannot
abide. I have Sigs and other designs, double/single, DAO, single, striker, etc -
have managed to come to peace with all of them but the Glock. Just not worth the
mental irritation. Several of the G .40s bounce brass off of my forehead, too,
5 rounds of that was and entire lifetime supply.

I would have to say, that if you don't mind the really high bore axis of the P220,
it works, too. Just about 3/8" too high bore axis, entirely unnecessary - again
a plus factor for the 1911 design.

Bill

[Bzcraig]

Beretta PX4

[9.3X62AL]

SIG-Sauer P-220, or the newer P-227.

[Petrol & Powder]

For years I was ambivalent about Glocks. I didn't like the trigger and had bland feelings about the rest of the gun. The more I shot them the more I came to like them. The grip angle works for me and I adapted to the trigger. Utilitarian is about as kind as you can get when describing one. If you called them ugly I wouldn't be able to challenge that label but the reliability and durability cannot be denied.
I did my time with the 1911 platform and I know it well. I will not bash the 1911 but there are options now that didn't exist in the past.
I will say that one polymer framed, striker fired, high capacity, semi-auto pistol with a square cross section slide is about the same as the rest. If you want one of those types, just buy a Glock; the rest are just more complicated knock-offs of a Glock.

[Love Life]

I like the 1911 and I love Glocks. I shoot each as well as the other. When switching platforms, I just have to do a bit of extra dry fire.

The grip angles on Glocks has always worked for me and when punching out the sights are already where they need to be. Same for my 1911, and Highway patrolman, and snubbie....

Practice I guess.

There is just something magical about 13 rds of stank, no safety, and easy controllability.

[seagiant]

Hi,
You guys that are so in love with Glocks, REALLY should try a S&W MP!!!

[cwheel]

Love Life, thinking you shot my XDs at the get-together earlier this year. I agree, Glocks are easy to get used to, my son has a G30 and it shoots just a little better than the XDs. But for CCW, the XDs wins hands down for it's smaller mag and overall size at least with me. I packed that G30 for a year before passing it off to my son. Don't notice any difference between the two in recoil, just the weight of the XDs is a little less. I still prefer the 1911 platform to all of them, just much harder to pack a full size in lite summer clothes.
Chris

[clownbear69]

S&W Governor

:mrgreen:

[Gunor]

To all,

i broke down down and traded for a XDs in 45.

i traded a VZ 52 and not too much cash.

Report to follow.

I was thinking of this pistol when I started the thread. I still like a full size plastic one.

But this should be fun to play with.

[Hunter]

Colt anything.

[762 shooter]

Do yourself a favor and try an extended mag in that XDS. Makes a great little pistol better.

762

[monadnock#5]

If S&W made an M+P.45 in the C.O.R.E. variant, I would jump on it with both feet!

[mozeppa]

my ruger sr45 had a brutal trigger pull....put a spring kit in it ...no joy...still 8+ pounds!

went to a sig

[TXGunNut]

Not much help here but if I wanted the new 45 auto it would be another Colt or possibly Ruger's new 1911. Just can't get interested in a plastic .45. I have a couple of 1911's but by no means do I have them "covered". If you must have plastic I like the SIG's best, I can live with a Glock but it wouldn't be a .45.
In perusing the posts above it seems the plastic 45 has evolved in recent years, some very interesting offerings but I tend to stick with what I know.

[Love Life]

There are a lot of choices. However, I'm a brand junky...

If it's plastic it has to be a Glock, if it's a 1911 then it has to have a Pony on it. Makes my life really easy though!!

[cwheel]

My favorite 45 acp is still my old 70 series Colt that has more than 25k rounds down the tube and still running strong. This XDs plastic pistol has lower expectation of life than the old Colt, expect to go through several if I live that long, sure the old Colt will still be going strong long after I'm gone. The XDs sure is less weight and size to carry though.
Chris

[warboar_21]

I have always wanted a Sig P220. One of these days i'll have one.

[Gunor]

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Range report:

20-25 year old hand loads (dregs). First 4 shots at 10 yards with my new 45 XDS.

Further testing proved that this was a fluke. Grouping opened - as shooter realized he has not shot for awhile. Trigger will probably be modified with a spring kit.

Actually, it shot very well - ran the 'dregs' thru it from lead SWC (68') to military ball to Winchester Silver tips. Sights where on - magazines ran fine - just a nice running pistol.

Recoil and "small' handle - really not a problems at all. "Small' - with my magazine grip extension (Pearce) I can get all three lower fingers on the grip. I have not fired a Colt officers for a long time - but probably not much different.

With the limited shooting- looking good. And I would recommend the Springfield XDs.


Geoff in Oregon

[Dframe]

Colt's

[Lefty Red]

Gen 4 G21 or G30, SF frame if you can.
Of course the P220 is awesome.
I have shot the M&P and like it, but not enough to spend more money on after market triggers and making as expensive as a G21. I don't trust aftermarket guts on weapons.
Jerry

[texasbilly]

I have a S&W M&P45 that is very accurate (now that the trigger is improved). Its a little fussy when it comes to chambering reloaded ammunition, but it shoots well. I own a Ruger 1911 that is excellent, and a great buy for the money.
The pistol that I recommend people to look at is the EAA Witness (Tanfoglio) in 45acp. It comes with a good trigger, is accurate, well balanced, and shoots well. In addition, it can be easily changed from one caliber to another (9mm, 38 super, 40s&w, etc). Something to think about...

[JohnnyFlake]

I have many 1911's and other .45acp handguns. I really like most of them, However,

The best one you'll ever own, if you buy one, is the CZ 97 BD

Look Here: http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-97-bd-45-acp-black-aluminum-grips-3-dot-tritium-night-sights-10-rd-mags/

MSRP $815 but you can get one for around $725 New

[Dan Cash]

1911 with internal extractor; probably Kimber.

[Love Life]

After the last 2 weeks and 1,200 rds, I say Glock 21 with Flatline Ops Speed Sights with tritium. Talk about bringing the ruckus!!

[garym1a2]

how many malfunctions in 1200 rounds?
my glock21sf went over 700 in one afternoon with no cleaning shooting the lee 200gr swc.
I had one failure at that time due to excessive lube.
My glock21sf is my goto war gun.
It was also leadfree and easy to clean. I like glocks so much I got rid of my Kimber 1911 tle-rl2 to get a glock35.


After the last 2 weeks and 1,200 rds, I say Glock 21 with Flatline Ops Speed Sights with tritium. Talk about bringing the ruckus!!

[Love Life]

None, zero, zilch. Using AA#7 which doesn't burn super efficient and deposits all over the gun. Each range trip saw from 200 to 400 rds with no cleaning as I am practicing for SHTF/Zombies/Ninja attacks.

I'm shooting fast with magazine changes just cuz' and because I wanted to thoroughly ring out the gun and the Speed sights.

When I cleaned the gun after each trip, there was literally built up AA#7 on the bottom of the slide, and on the internals, bolt face, and ejection port.

I'd say 200 of those rds were my 5.0 gr Bullseye with 230 gr cast load.

The trigger on my Gen4 is very smooth and is the nicest Glock trigger I've had from the factory to date. Even better than the "4.5 lb" trigger that was on my piece of garbage Glock 41...that I got rid of.

It's a Glock, it's the real deal, I'm not surprised at the performance.

[stu1ritter]

Just for an oddball suggestion, if you are interested in something interesting, take a look at the Stoeger Cougar 8045. Very different 45 from all the rest with very comfortable recoil control. $420-450 on Gunbroker. Very accurate for what it is no matter what you put in it.
Stu

[dragon813gt]

I'd buy a couple from RIA because of their price point and they flat out work.

[Love Life]

I'd buy a couple from RIA because of their price point and they flat out work.

Why, just the other day I found my self sticking my nose up in the air when the guy behind the counter recommended a RIA. How presumptuous of him...

[dragon813gt]

Why, just the other day I found my self sticking my nose up in the air when the guy behind the counter recommended a RIA. How presumptuous of him...

They don't have that fancy pony on the side which makes me want to buy one even more ;)

[Love Life]

Real 1911's have A pony on them.