Glock 21, used sig 220, CZ97, Ruger (don't know model#)
I've owned a Springfield .45 for almost twenty years now, and I've been happy with it. I'd love to have a HK USP .45 compact, but my budget and location prevent it at this time. I've heard the newer Auto-Ordinance 1911s are good pistols for the price.
Para Ordnance also has aline of .45s that are very 1911ish, but with some higher capacity versions. Some people find the grips large. I had a P13.45, and used it until it was worn out. I replaced it with a Kimber that has since had a major redesign. The redesign isn't bad, the original design was crap.
http://www.paraord.com/pages/indexc.html
I have a Ruger KP-90 (stainless steel P90) in .45. Trying to sell. Not a bad gun for the money. Its no SF DELTA FORCE RECON SOCOM SEAL tactical low drag high speed gun, but it gets the job done and then some.
I'll sell my Sig 220 and will get Springfield XD 45 tactical model. (I hate Sigs)
Yes, they have iso standards.Originally Posted by I'mOnlyHalfPolish
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Anyway, I'll repeat myself. Up your budget a little bit. You'll havea lot more options.
yeah I know James, but I've been too miserly and haven't seen a weapon thats given me the right "fit" yet. The old IMI baby eagle felt great in my hand, and the cap was 10+1 but it wasn't offered in stainless, in hindsight I should've bought it ($300+) plus I have never shot any weapon made by IMI so I wasnt sure. The 1911's are good but low cap, although the para ordinances that Mark pointed out had higher caps (might be a good direction to check out).
I think I'm just looking for something in stainless (though this isnt completely necessary), high cap, with a sleeker design something not overly bulky. Everyone on this sight that responds gives great responses, I couldn't imagine asking anyone else.
get a smith wesson m1911 and dont worry about it.
chances are if what ever our shooting at doesnt go down after 8 rounds of .45 then its not going down after 12 or 14. and if there are more then two guys anything short of a rifle was a bad choice.
For around $500 you're looking at the new Springfield Armory XD .45 ACP or their 1911 High Capacity which you can find under $600. Glocks just don't impress me.
Sigs are very ergonomic and feel good in the hand, Glocks & HK's feel a bit squarish and boxy in the hand-they are great pistols though. Tactical 1911's are tried and true. . . If you can, try to buy brand new. My advice-TAKE your TIME and even go to your local range to shoot your top pics.
Ack, opened my mouth too fast, sorry. Disregard.
.45 GAP will stay a minority in the .45 family, never matching the availability that .45 ACP does. So you have a cost and supply issue there.
With that being said, what exactly are you looking for? Hi-Magazine capacity or .45ACP?
Its difficult to get both.
Either get a single stack 1911 or get an AR in .45ACP. The pistol, if you go the Rock River, Springfield, Taurus route will be in your price range.
Its sort of like asking, "I want a muscle car that gets 60 miles to the gallon."
You cannot have both.
Glock and Springfield XD will hold 13 rounds in mag + 1 in the chamber..... That's 14 rounds of .45 in your hand. If anyone needs more then that, Well, they need more training not higher capacity.
Agreed. I used to tell people that when I sold guns. I used to tell the people that were obsessed with hi cap mags, that if you needed more than 10 rounds, you either needed more training, or to run like h*** cause you're outnumbered. I also told them that if they felt they needed more than 10 rounds, to carry an extra mag. But, some people were hopeless.
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