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I like a full size government model 1911. Like a Springfield Armory Range Officer.
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The Walther PPQ .45ACP should be looked at by anyone considering a Glock 21. I agree. Good guns.
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The M&P midsize 45 is a sleeper Its a great gun!
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1911
SIG p220
Glock 21
HK UPS/ HK45
similar weights and sizes... capacity to the Glock (obviously).
What say the crowd?
Did I miss a better one? As others have now said, if you're talking popular 45's of the semi-auto persuasion, you missed the Smith M&P and the Springfield. Probably second and third to the Glock respectively.
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Original Seattle Detonics .45. Built by Colt custom gunsmiths.
But you must realize, that is my opinion only. I had one of those back in the late 70's and I had a 451 barrel for it. It was a hoot to shoot. I have 1911s, but my favorite is my sig 227 with 14 rounds.
Last edited by BluMtn; 05/11/20.
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I'll take my Ruger P90 over that high class stuff, lol.
Ayoob called the P90 the "Kalashnikov of 45s". Good enough for me, and my wallet thought the same.
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Ringworm,
Started with a 1911 (U.S.Army), After getting out I've had two Govt. (5" barrel) models, a couple of Glock G21's (too fat for IWB carry and the grip is too large for me), had a M&P 45 which was ok and the grip fit me a lot better than the G21, Got a Glock G30 gen.4 which I like for it's size, capacity, but not it's trigger, last year bought what in my limited experience is the best 1911... a S&W 1911SC which is a lightweight commander (4.25" length barrel), This year bought a Kahr P45 which is going to give the S&W a run (con is the capacity 6+1).
My boy has a Walther PPQ in 9mm, after shooting it I would like to try the PPQ in 45acp, the trigger is better than any other striker fired pistol I have tried.
Jerry
Si vis pacem, para bellum
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Ruger Bisley Blackhawk 45LC in a Cross-draw gets my vote....... HA! Like a boss! You win the internet today!
Wade
"Let's Roll!" - Todd Beamer 9/11/01.
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Campfire Kahuna
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I'll take my Ruger P90 over that high class stuff, lol.
Ayoob called the P90 the "Kalashnikov of 45s". Good enough for me, and my wallet thought the same. They are for damn sure built like a tank! Doubt you’d ever wear one out and they are amazingly accurate for what they are!
"Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!"
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Ruger Bisley Blackhawk 45LC in a Cross-draw gets my vote....... HA! Like a boss! You win the internet today! Hard to beat! I’d have a hard time choosing between that and a 1911 if I could only pick one! 🤠
"Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!"
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The "All Around" thing is tough...Anything full-size gets criticized for not being EDC friendly. Smaller guns aren't as fun on the range.
I'm going to suck up to RickBin and agree with him--alloy frame Commander. I carried one for several years. Only ammo capacity motivated my switch to a plastic 9mm. But if I HAD to go back to carrying a .45, it'd be the Commander again. (But, I'll confess my bias: I love 1911's.)
Wade
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A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Brings back memories. I used to carry a browning hi power for work but bought my own Springfield Armoury 1911 from the Berlin Rod and Gun club. Pachymyrs, extended mag release and safety and an inside the belt holster - damn I loved that gun.
Nowadays being older and wiser I'm not so sure I'd be so keen on cocked and locked without some of the modern features?
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Anyone shoot the Sig P320 45 side by side with a G21 yet? Opinions?
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Anyone shoot the Sig P320 45 side by side with a G21 yet? Opinions? No, but based on the Sig's higher bore axis, you can bet there will be more muzzle flip than with the Glock.
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I own a 1916 made Colt 1911, a SIG 250, a Kahr PM, a S&W Mountain Revolver and a Springfield XD all in 45 ACP. Which is best all around?
Which ever one I have when I want to shoot something. All work well.
The most versatile however is the revolver because I can use 260 grain LBT bullets in it in 45 Auto-Rim brass and with my load I shoot them at over 1000 fps. (Yeah I know................it's way over the published accepted pressure for a 45 AR ) In addition to those loads I can also shoot any 45 ACP load on the market.
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I'm partial to my Les Baer Premier II with the 1.5" 50 yard guarantee and the .7" 50 yard proof target. Now, if only I could shoot that good! My Kimber Stainless Classic is nice and accurate. Now that I put the 460 Roland kit back in it, even more fun. The Bisley Blackhawk convertible makes for easy shooting with the ACP cylinder due to it's heft and my M&P 45's in full size, Compact and Shield can be very enjoyable, too. I prefer the Compact of that threesome. Then there's the 220........always. Speaking of always, I will always wish I had my other Kimbers back.
All in all, I think a 1911 in 45ACP with a Roland and a .22 kit waiting in the wings, would be as close to a do anything handgun as you could get.
We may know the time Ben Carson lied, but does anyone know the time Hillary Clinton told the truth?
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As far as 1911s go, I've never shot anything better than my Kimber Commander CDP II. It was fast and accurate and a joy to carry.....not sure how it would hold up over the long-haul with that aluminum frame but it was an outstanding pistol. I consolidated to only 9mm for a good while and letting that CDP II go was probably a bad idea!
Biden's most truthful quote ever came during his first press conference, 03/25/21. Drum roll please...... "I don't know, to be clear." and THAT is one promise he's kept!!!
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