mac Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 starting to kick some tires on my options and am looking for your .45 opinion . what do you own/owned and what do you like and dislike about it. Exclude 1911's, any Kahr, Springfield .. looking for something to shoot at the range few times a year for now, not necessarily for carry anytime soon. Glock 30, S&W MP, even Sigs (220, 227) etc, are considered . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Not a 1911, how come? I've only had one .45 and it was a S&W 1911 lightweight something or other. I only had it for a few years to scratch the itch. These days I'm mostly a 9mm fan but sure could be persuaded into grabbing a .40 Glock or similar. MY 9mm is a S&W Shield and I have been very happy with it. Good luck with the search, I'm sure you'll get plenty of good advice here........... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gencountyzeek Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I had a sig 229, in 40s&w, I regret ever selling it. I've been eyeing a sig in 45acp. Very well built accurate guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 I've got the 1911 covered. So yah I may be just looking to scratch the itch for a new .45 range gun. A good gun will never go to waste. I would like a good stock trigger and have reading a lot about the long mushy S&W MP trigger having that issue. Some others appear to be more snappy in the up/down recoil direction vs straight back . its a .45 so its going bounce your hand in some direction. Does the Sig justify paying a premium? not sure-ideally we can all shoot before buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveboone Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 If you have the 1911 covered, what about having a good smith do some range work on it? It is one of the easiest platforms for custom/ accurizing out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ants Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 The Ruger SR45 is a real good shooter. I've shot my friends a few times. Great trigger, good sights, ambi safety and mag release. Im seriously considering picking one up. They go for about $500-$550. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hock3y24 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I've never shot it but for range use maybe a sw mp 45, I had a compact 40 and liked it but sold it because of the thumbsaftey and it always turning on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ants Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I've never shot it but for range use maybe a sw mp 45, I had a compact 40 and liked it but sold it because of the thumbsaftey and it always turning on. Some of the full sized M&Ps come with a thumb safety. The safety they use is an absolute joke. Its so sensitive that if your thumb even touches it, while firing, it will go back on safe making you think you have a malfunction. That could be a real nightmare in the heat of the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_barb Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Colt Defender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 even Sigs?? I'm not a pistol fanactic but I think my Sig 226 Elite Scorpion is pretty nice. Definitely a 220 scorpion or 227 enhanced elite would be a nice gun. full size but you're not really thinking carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 You well not go wrong with a glock or smith&wesson....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizCT Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I'm a big s&w fan. I got a 357mag/38special and love it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Seasons Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Why no love for the 1911? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ants Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I'm a big s&w fan. I got a 357mag/38special and love it ImageUploadedByTapatalk1437775915.859520.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I have 5-6???? S&W revolvers. 38 and .357 mag………..Got to love Old school Kick ass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I do own some semi-autos but I am also a big wheel gun fan...Smith,Ruger and Colt are all in my safe... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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