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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: rtspring on April 18, 2011, 10:45:25 AM

Title: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: rtspring on April 18, 2011, 10:45:25 AM: Looking to purchase another pistol in .45 Cal. leaning towards a SIG Match Grade .45 1911. This will be my every day carry pistol hunting or not.

any comment or ideas on others? .45 cal is set in stone. Model and make not so sure. Price really not an issue..

currently own,
22 H&R revolver
22 Taurus magmagnum revolver
38 snubby Smith and Wesson
.357 taurus
.357 Smith and Wesson
.40 P90 Ruger
9mm P89 Ruger
44 Red hawk RUGER
.500 Smith and Wesson ( love this hand cannon)

thanks for any comments
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: BallisticsNut on April 18, 2011, 10:49:03 AM: You can never go wrong with a Sig!
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: C-Money on April 18, 2011, 10:49:36 AM: If I had the budget, I KNOW I would buy a Kimber ultra carry. Very nice carry sidearm.
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: superdown on April 18, 2011, 11:21:41 AM: I own the kimber eclipse custom II full size and highly reccomend it. but if i were to buy another in the future I would check this out.
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: NRA4LIFE on April 18, 2011, 11:23:47 AM: I'm quite smitten with my Gold Cup. Might be a little over the top for an every day gun.
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: ORCA_SIX on April 18, 2011, 11:31:10 AM: Kimber Ultra CDP II, lovely gun, and a great shooter or you could go with this.
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: DoubleJ on April 18, 2011, 11:45:22 AM: You should buy my Glock 30, .45ACP. PERFECT CCW gun. No sharp edges to snag on clothes, very concealable, but still has 10+1 capability and fits fully into your hand. Less than 500 rounds through it and it comes with 3 magazines, two 10rd and one 9rd, magazine belt cases, boxes of Cor-Bon hollowpoints in 165gn (1 box), 185gn (2 boxes), and 230gn (1 box)

Or just buy a stock Glock 19 and trade me :)
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: Straight Shooter on April 18, 2011, 12:05:43 PM: XD45 or XD(m)45... they're great and the price is right. :tup:
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 18, 2011, 12:08:50 PM: Quote from: Straight Shooter on April 18, 2011, 12:05:43 PM
XD45 or XD(m)45... they're great and the price is right. :tup:

I'd second that. I just got a Springfield .45 XD and love it as an everyday gun. I won mine at the RMEF dinner. Can't beat the price!
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: Bofire on April 18, 2011, 12:41:09 PM: any good 1911, Kimber or Springer :chuckle:
Carl
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: Alchase on April 18, 2011, 12:42:45 PM: Can't loose with either of those mentioned, my choices would be the Kimber if cost was not a factor. Sig, or XD if it was.
Which one does your hand like?
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: boots on April 18, 2011, 02:42:34 PM: I like the 1911 platform, Kimbers are nice. I have not handled or seen a Sig in a 1911
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: BLR 243 on April 18, 2011, 02:47:41 PM: I'v got the Kimber Gold combat might look @ Smith & wesson E series I might add one of these.
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: goosegetter79 on April 18, 2011, 03:20:03 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on April 18, 2011, 12:08:50 PM
Quote from: Straight Shooter on April 18, 2011, 12:05:43 PM
XD45 or XD(m)45... they're great and the price is right. :tup:

I'd second that. I just got a Springfield .45 XD and love it as an everyday gun. I won mine at the RMEF dinner. Can't beat the price!

X3
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: uplandhunter870 on April 18, 2011, 03:44:43 PM: got a kimber custom II, love the weapon no issues except it doesnt like blazer brass. for an everyday carry i think a full size 1911 is a bit much if i had no budget constraints id look at a kimber pro carry or ultra compact
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on April 18, 2011, 03:47:06 PM: Id do the Kimber if you want single action, But my HK USP compact is a bad ass little piece! Night sites with the LE kit installed. Its a 5 pound double action!
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: Gutpile on April 18, 2011, 05:17:39 PM: Ever consider a Sig p220? They are sweet shooters I absolutely love mine. I do own a Kimber Ultra Crimson Carry though and do like it...............................A LOT!!! :chuckle:
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on April 18, 2011, 05:38:13 PM: I got a Ruger P90T a few months ago and i really like it.
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: sisu on April 18, 2011, 05:48:33 PM: Get a S&W 625-8 then you have a .45ACP that won't hang up, jam etc
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: Gutpile on April 18, 2011, 06:11:15 PM: Quote from: sisu on April 18, 2011, 05:48:33 PM
Get a S&W 625-8 then you have a .45ACP that won't hang up, jam etc

Those are sweet!!
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: sisu on April 18, 2011, 06:15:07 PM: Quote from: Gutpile on April 18, 2011, 06:11:15 PM
Quote from: sisu on April 18, 2011, 05:48:33 PM
Get a S&W 625-8 then you have a .45ACP that won't hang up, jam etc

Those are sweet!!
I want another! Everyone should own two!
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: huntandjeep on April 18, 2011, 07:49:29 PM: Kimber Tactical carry II
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: wadu1 on April 18, 2011, 07:56:36 PM: Quote from: Bofire on April 18, 2011, 12:41:09 PM
any good 1911, Kimber or Springer :chuckle:
Carl
:yeah:
And add Dan Wesson along with all the other 1911s; I carry a Springfield Companion
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: thinkingman on April 18, 2011, 09:03:21 PM: Quote from: sisu on April 18, 2011, 05:48:33 PM
Get a S&W 625-8 then you have a .45ACP that won't hang up, jam etc
Love this idea, too.
I carry a titanium 45acp revo on my hip for open carry.
I am not a fan of double stack 45's.
Buy a quality 5" 1911 on the 100th anniversary and be done with it.
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: DoubleJ on April 19, 2011, 06:44:57 PM: NO!!!!! Glock 30!!!!
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: C-Money on April 20, 2011, 06:32:33 AM: Quote from: wadu1 on April 18, 2011, 07:56:36 PM
Quote from: Bofire on April 18, 2011, 12:41:09 PM
any good 1911, Kimber or Springer :chuckle:
Carl
:yeah:
And add Dan Wesson along with all the other 1911s; I carry a Springfield Companion

The original Dan Wesson 1911's made in USA before the CZ buy out may have been the best of the best 1911's ever made. I just happen to know someone who has an original Dan Wesson Pointman. :chuckle:
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: trippledigitss on April 21, 2011, 03:14:38 PM: Quote from: Gutpile on April 18, 2011, 05:17:39 PM
Ever consider a Sig p220? They are sweet shooters I absolutely love mine. I do own a Kimber Ultra Crimson Carry though and do like it...............................A LOT!!! :chuckle:

I 2nd that on the Kimber! I just bought a Kimber Ultra Crimson Carry II a month or so back and I love it. I think it is gorgeous. It is so light & compact, perfect for carrying. One of these days I may even shoot it too! :chuckle:
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: Gutpile on April 21, 2011, 05:01:56 PM: I've put about 300 rounds through mine. Actually have had some probs with the factory mag. It doesn't feed the last round every time. I bought some CMC mags and they are working flawlessly. I LOVE LOVE LOVE 1911's
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: trippledigitss on April 21, 2011, 08:19:23 PM: Quote from: Gutpile on April 21, 2011, 05:01:56 PM
I've put about 300 rounds through mine. Actually have had some probs with the factory mag. It doesn't feed the last round every time. I bought some CMC mags and they are working flawlessly. I LOVE LOVE LOVE 1911's

Hmmm. thats good info to know. I guess I should get out & shoot mine and see how it does

I agree on the 1911's sweet pistols for sure. I've been thinking about getting an original Colt Govt version. Been looking at a 1918 and I think a 1913...maybe someday soon...
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: rtspring on April 21, 2011, 08:41:04 PM: thanks for all the input.,

got it down to the SIG 220 match, and the , Kimber Ultra Carry II I am going to shoot both of them and then shell out the $$$$$$..

thanks again.......
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: ORCA_SIX on April 21, 2011, 09:27:43 PM: I had a P220 for a number of years and that thing was a tack driver but man was it heavy on the hip for everyday carry. I would go with something lighter. Check the weight on each.
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: Mossy on April 22, 2011, 12:43:02 AM: FNP 45? 15 rounds? 3 mags? Low recoil?......I've been impressed.
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: FC on April 22, 2011, 12:49:04 AM: It's a good gun Mossy, you should be!
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: Mossy on April 22, 2011, 01:02:13 AM: I like it, it's alot of fun to shoot. Been very reliable.
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: demontang on April 22, 2011, 08:15:43 AM: I love the kimber ultra carry II :drool:, I just dont have the cash to fork over but I can always steal my mothers when she doesnt use it :chuckle:. Ive never seen a sig 1911 Ill have to hunt one down and go shoot it.
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: PlateauNDN on April 22, 2011, 10:09:47 AM: It's a .45 you can't go wrong with that! I've only fired a springfield 1911 and owned a Glock 21 for my duty weapon and personal weapon and didn't have any complaints. Good choice either way. When a banger tries to pull his 22 or 9 just pull the 45 and let'em know one shot, one kill.
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: ORCA_SIX on April 22, 2011, 10:57:54 AM: You have bangers in God's country?
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 22, 2011, 12:17:50 PM: Man I am not much on pistols but my buddy bought one of those kimbers and that thing is SWeeeeet.. about $ 1,700.00 though !!!!!! HAD FUN WASTEING HIS BULLETS !!!!HAHAHAHA
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: trippledigitss on April 22, 2011, 12:23:00 PM: Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on April 22, 2011, 12:17:50 PM
Man I am not much on pistols but my buddy bought one of those kimbers and that thing is SWeeeeet.. about $ 1,700.00 though !!!!!! HAD FUN WASTEING HIS BULLETS !!!!HAHAHAHA

17hun? Holy smokes! Did he get the gold plated version!? :chuckle:
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: PlateauNDN on April 22, 2011, 04:04:00 PM: Quote from: ORCA_SIX on April 22, 2011, 10:57:54 AM
You have bangers in God's country?

You better believe it! This past fall I and the wife were scouting some new area and when we were coming out we ran into this crappy little tonka toy (toyota) with a couple of punks that tried to get tough and disrespectful towards my wife and hot damn that s**t don't fly with me. I informed them really quick how easy it would be for me to send them before THE MAN before they got a chance to pull their cute little pocket pistols out! While "talking" with them they mentioned they had been following our tracks for some time. Just another reason why I pack 24/7.
Title: Re: HELP? I want a .45 (WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?)
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 22, 2011, 04:34:22 PM: yeah we all need to start packing and I will ask what kind it was exactely .. I know its camo and has the built in lazer sight and it was a 45... and could get really addicting but for that kinda money it better be ...hahaha