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re: .45ACP pistol choice?

Posted on 12/31/23 at 7:48 pm to
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
25114 posts
Posted on 12/31/23 at 7:48 pm to
I have a USP and it’s one of my favorites. But it’s over your budget I believe.

Even at that, there is nothing like shooting a good 1911. I have big hands as well and I’d pick a 1911 any day.
Posted by TexasHand
Mississippi
Member since Sep 2013
977 posts
Posted on 12/31/23 at 8:01 pm to
The Rock Island 1911’s get great reviews. Will probably own one very soon.
Posted by Twenty 49
Shreveport
Member since Jun 2014
18855 posts
Posted on 12/31/23 at 8:57 pm to
quote:

any recommendations for any others?


I have a Springfield XD in .45, and it is a nice shooting gun. Fits my hand great, and the recoil feels not much more than my 9mm Glock.
Posted by biglego
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Member since Nov 2007
76645 posts
Posted on 1/1/24 at 1:21 am to
I’m 6’6” with long fingers so the regular single stack 1911s don’t fit me the best. I’ve tried Kimber, Springfield, Taurus. I’m positive it’d be simple to get wider grips or whatnot but I’m just not really a 1911 guy.
Posted by biglego
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Member since Nov 2007
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Posted on 1/1/24 at 1:22 am to
That HK looks good
Posted by biglego
Ask your mom where I been
Member since Nov 2007
76645 posts
Posted on 1/1/24 at 1:24 am to
quote:

I think Athena has a few.


Yep I see that. I’ll be headed to Athena hopefully today if they’re open. Boyerts rental selections did not match what’s on the website.
Posted by knight4
BR
Member since Sep 2016
51 posts
Posted on 1/1/24 at 7:27 am to
I also have an HK USP 45. It’s the most reliable pistol I own (other than a revolver). I reload and have been able to feed it anything from lightly loaded lead SWC rounds for practice, to hot, jacketed personal defense rounds, and it doesn’t jam or have a failure to fire, ever.
Posted by ray40049
Member since Jun 2009
31 posts
Posted on 1/1/24 at 9:10 am to
Sig P220, but I would buy it used LE trade ins. Keeps you under budget and pistol will last forever.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
25114 posts
Posted on 1/1/24 at 9:13 am to
I have an Sig P220 but mine is in 10mm.

Great gun.
Posted by ecb
Member since Jul 2010
9358 posts
Posted on 1/1/24 at 9:50 am to
I had the FNP .45, loved it, sold it at height of ammo pricing, with the intent of buying the 9mm but never got around to it.

Regret selling it to this day.
Posted by cajun3gunner
Member since Mar 2023
98 posts
Posted on 1/1/24 at 11:55 am to
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Posted by Kapitan
Belle Chasse
Member since Mar 2021
133 posts
Posted on 1/1/24 at 11:34 pm to
I have an fnx 45, I love it. The trigger is a little spongy and it’s not light. But I really enjoy shooting it. Definitely recommend it.
Posted by cable
Member since Oct 2018
9663 posts
Posted on 1/2/24 at 4:38 am to
quote:

Glock 30


I have one. I love it, great guns.
Posted by MWP
Kingwood, TX via Monroe, LA
Member since Jul 2013
10495 posts
Posted on 1/2/24 at 7:44 pm to
Gonna have to say Sig P220. It’s a machine and I’m Team Glock.
Posted by jake wade
North LA
Member since Oct 2007
1716 posts
Posted on 1/3/24 at 2:13 pm to
Springfield XD
Posted by NatalbanyTigerFan
On the water somewhere
Member since Oct 2007
7630 posts
Posted on 1/4/24 at 5:38 am to
I'm happy with my Beretta PX4 Storm
Posted by reds on reds on reds
Birmingham
Member since Sep 2013
4214 posts
Posted on 1/4/24 at 5:58 am to
FN45 Tactical

Posted by Ncook
Member since Feb 2019
254 posts
Posted on 1/5/24 at 7:12 pm to
Walther PPQ, if you can find one, is a good shooter and a nice trigger out of the box.
Posted by biglego
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Member since Nov 2007
76645 posts
Posted on 1/5/24 at 9:23 pm to
quote:

Walther PPQ


This is probably what I’d get except it’s discontinued and my Xmas gift card is for basspro so I’d like to buy from there if possible.
Posted by TigerRoyale
Zwolle
Member since Oct 2023
166 posts
Posted on 1/5/24 at 10:50 pm to
quote:

.45ACP pistol choice? by RustyDaDogWalther has a full size .45 that’s a sweet shooting gun, feels more like shooting a 9 than a 45


I suggest you try out the Walthers. As a lefty the ergonomics are outstanding and the triggers are one of the best.
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