Which .45 ACP Handgun? - Page 2

Cosmodragoon · August 11, 2016, 11:02 PM

The FNX is great for what it is. It's a big but lightweight combat .45 that's utterly reliable, has plenty of options, and holds more rounds than most of its competition.

lefteye · August 11, 2016, 11:29 PM

1911 -- Got some.

Nathan · August 12, 2016, 08:01 AM

1911 or 2011 is strongly preferred!

Then a CZ.

Some of you talk about Glock 21 carry. I ask you to think about 2 things. 1) the number of reholstering nd's which seem to follow Glocks.
2) when you improve a Glock trigger, how much better did that make accuracy? Compare that to how much less safe it became.

With a 1911, a good 4lb trigger is safe and mazimizes under 25 yd accuracy.

wizzamen · August 12, 2016, 03:33 PM

I wonder why it is so hard for people to follow instructions. The OP's question clearly states: "Which of the following .45 ACP handguns would you pick from this poll"

People that say Glock fanboys are bad have clearly not seen this thread

chuckscap · August 12, 2016, 03:49 PM

1911 Springfield Pro

wizzamen · August 12, 2016, 07:01 PM

The OP ATN082268 posted this exact thread on the high road forum. I feel betrayed, how could you do this to us ATN082268?

SHAME, SHAME, SHAME!

wizzamen · August 12, 2016, 07:09 PM

ATN082268 forum jumping has inspired my new signature below.

Cheapshooter · August 12, 2016, 09:27 PM

Quote:

I wonder why it is so hard for people to follow instructions.

Because by some of the other guns the OP has mentioned he has it is obvious he is starting somewhat of a gollection, and why wouldn't someone want a 1911 variant for their tirst 45 in their collection?
Plus it fits his mentioned uses perfectly.
Interesting to hear why the 1911 was left out of the poll.
But if I have to be held to hiss limited choices it would be the Glock G21. I have a G20sf that is a great shooter. I'm sure the 21 would do quite well also.

**44 AMP** · August 12, 2016, 10:01 PM

Perhaps I didn't follow instructions, but I did give an honest answer. From the given list, I wouldn't choose any of them.

I grew up with a couple Colt Govt models in the house. Was Army trained to use, and repair the M1911A1.

My .45acp carry gun is a Browning BDA (SIG P220).

I don't know the CZ, I don't care for the HK and I detest GLocks.

So, from the list, I chose none of the above (which should have been one of the choices included

)

mellow_c · August 14, 2016, 12:32 AM

I like the Gen 4 21.

I also like the FNX-45.

I'd go with the 21 if you want simple.

I'd go with the FN if you want a bit more mag capacity and the double action and safety option. I really like the FNX-45. But I have a Glock... go figure

I like the trigger on both of them. I was particularly impressed with the single action trigger on the FN!

I think the glock 41 is more for show than go.
I don't care much for CZ's ???? Don't ask me why. As much as I really do like them, and the looks of them, and the idea of them. I've never shot one that I felt like I actually wanted to own.

JDBerg · August 14, 2016, 01:00 AM

I shoot cheaper steel and aluminum case factory ammo very nicely with my own Gen4 Glock 21. For HD and range use, I'd prefer the CZ 97 in "B" rather than "BD" config, strictly "MHO". I think the HK45 and the Ruger American 45 would both be good additions to the OP's list.

michael t · August 14, 2016, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Given my choice a 1911. From the list I'd rather have a sharp stick.

What he said

dgludwig · August 18, 2016, 09:25 AM

QUOTE: "Ummmmmm Sig P220/227. Sorry."

Same here-but no apologies.

Jimbo-Indy · August 18, 2016, 09:35 AM

There is a CZ97B in the shoulder holster I am wearing right now so you can guess what I voted for. It's a little heavy but I just like all steel pistols. Never could warm up to the funky Glock trigger pull. Nothing like a 1911 but that wasn't a choice. I also have a Kimber Stainless Gold Match and a Springer LW Champion Operator. The CZ really needs some trigger work to shoot with the 1911s but I shoot it well enough that I trust it for EDC.

railroadman · August 18, 2016, 01:56 PM

I like the 1911 My charles Daly in 45acp made in the 1990,s the my Colt 45acp 1991 series 80

dakota1911 · August 18, 2016, 07:05 PM

Since mine is a 1911 I didn't vote. You even left off my favorite Glocky thing.

And since you did say handgun I would rate my S&W 325PD above anything on your list.

sig-gunner · August 18, 2016, 08:17 PM

Hmm.. no Beretta Px4 Storm on the list of choices.

Lots of other good stuff. Guess I'd take the FNX-45 if that list were all I had for choices.

rebs · August 19, 2016, 06:05 AM

I have both a Glock 21 and 30 as well as a Colt gold cup. The 30 is my carry gun with occasional carry of the Glock 21. The colt is my main target gun.

**Spats McGee** · August 19, 2016, 06:32 AM

Quite honestly, I have little or no experience with those pistols. Little with the G21 and none with the rest. With that admission out of the way, and from the given list of pistols, I like the FNX-45. It's hard to argue with 15 rounds of 230 Grain Goodness.

Ben Dover · August 19, 2016, 09:38 AM

Glock! The best choice IME!

DA/SA Fan · August 19, 2016, 05:20 PM

Of your choices I'd go with the FNX. If the CZ held more than 10+1 I would go for that. What I did go for, for MY first .45 was the SAR K2. CZ type action with a 14+1 capacity. Been great for me through about 500 rounds so far.

I know, I know. It's not on the OP's list. It should be though. High capacity kinda CZ.

smee78 · August 19, 2016, 06:20 PM

A few years ago I let a good friend talk me out of my G21 and replaced it with the FNX-45 and could not be happier. Its a smooth shooter with great cap (15+1) and I like the ability to carry it either hammer down or condition one. Its also the one I carry when I fill in at my LGS when they need a little help and performs home defense duty's when at home.

Siggy-06 · August 19, 2016, 09:14 PM

I voted for the FN45, however I'd take a HK USP in 45 to match the one I have in 40.

Radny97 · August 19, 2016, 11:11 PM

Nice SAR K2. Great gun.

caz223 · August 27, 2016, 06:33 AM

I'd say CZ, all the way.
If the CZ doesn't fit your hand, get the FN.
I bought a CZ97b back when they were $650, and it shoots like a way more expensive gun. After I got the CZ, I sold all my 1911s in .45. I kept my 10mm models.
Mine's kind of a range toy, but it will go bang just fine, whatever the demand.

View Poll Results: Which .45 ACP Handgun?
Glock 21	35	32.11%
Glock 41	13	11.93%
FNX-45	27	24.77%
CZ 97 BD	34	31.19%
Voters: 109. You may not vote on this poll

August 11, 2016, 11:29 PM	#27
lefteye Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Posts: 1,433	1911 -- Got some. __________________ Vietnam Veteran ('69-'70) NRA Life Member RMEF Life Member

August 12, 2016, 07:09 PM	#32
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August 12, 2016, 10:01 PM	#34
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,839	Perhaps I didn't follow instructions, but I did give an honest answer. From the given list, I wouldn't choose any of them. I grew up with a couple Colt Govt models in the house. Was Army trained to use, and repair the M1911A1. My .45acp carry gun is a Browning BDA (SIG P220). I don't know the CZ, I don't care for the HK and I detest GLocks. So, from the list, I chose none of the above (which should have been one of the choices included ) __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

August 14, 2016, 12:32 AM	#35
mellow_c Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,862	I like the Gen 4 21. I also like the FNX-45. I'd go with the 21 if you want simple. I'd go with the FN if you want a bit more mag capacity and the double action and safety option. I really like the FNX-45. But I have a Glock... go figure I like the trigger on both of them. I was particularly impressed with the single action trigger on the FN! I think the glock 41 is more for show than go. I don't care much for CZ's ???? Don't ask me why. As much as I really do like them, and the looks of them, and the idea of them. I've never shot one that I felt like I actually wanted to own. Last edited by mellow_c; August 14, 2016 at 12:38 AM.

August 11, 2016, 11:02 PM	#26
Cosmodragoon Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 1,869	The FNX is great for what it is. It's a big but lightweight combat .45 that's utterly reliable, has plenty of options, and holds more rounds than most of its competition.

August 12, 2016, 08:01 AM	#28
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,331	1911 or 2011 is strongly preferred! Then a CZ. Some of you talk about Glock 21 carry. I ask you to think about 2 things. 1) the number of reholstering nd's which seem to follow Glocks. 2) when you improve a Glock trigger, how much better did that make accuracy? Compare that to how much less safe it became. With a 1911, a good 4lb trigger is safe and mazimizes under 25 yd accuracy.

August 12, 2016, 03:33 PM	#29
wizzamen Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2007 Posts: 152	I wonder why it is so hard for people to follow instructions. The OP's question clearly states: "Which of the following .45 ACP handguns would you pick from this poll" People that say Glock fanboys are bad have clearly not seen this thread

August 12, 2016, 03:49 PM	#30
chuckscap Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2007 Posts: 250	1911 Springfield Pro

August 12, 2016, 07:01 PM	#31
wizzamen Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2007 Posts: 152	The OP ATN082268 posted this exact thread on the high road forum. I feel betrayed, how could you do this to us ATN082268? SHAME, SHAME, SHAME!

August 14, 2016, 01:00 AM	#36
JDBerg Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2015 Location: PA Posts: 1,835	I shoot cheaper steel and aluminum case factory ammo very nicely with my own Gen4 Glock 21. For HD and range use, I'd prefer the CZ 97 in "B" rather than "BD" config, strictly "MHO". I think the HK45 and the Ruger American 45 would both be good additions to the OP's list. __________________ Words to Live By: Before You Pray - Believe; Before You Speak - Listen; Before You Spend - Earn; Before You Write - Think; Before You Quit - Try; Before You Die - Live Last edited by JDBerg; August 14, 2016 at 01:36 AM.

August 18, 2016, 09:25 AM	#38
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	QUOTE: "Ummmmmm Sig P220/227. Sorry." Same here-but no apologies. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

August 18, 2016, 09:35 AM	#39
Jimbo-Indy Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2008 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 334	There is a CZ97B in the shoulder holster I am wearing right now so you can guess what I voted for. It's a little heavy but I just like all steel pistols. Never could warm up to the funky Glock trigger pull. Nothing like a 1911 but that wasn't a choice. I also have a Kimber Stainless Gold Match and a Springer LW Champion Operator. The CZ really needs some trigger work to shoot with the 1911s but I shoot it well enough that I trust it for EDC.

August 18, 2016, 01:56 PM	#40
railroadman Member Join Date: September 15, 2012 Posts: 22	I like the 1911 My charles Daly in 45acp made in the 1990,s the my Colt 45acp 1991 series 80

August 18, 2016, 07:05 PM	#41
dakota1911 Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2007 Location: The Great American Desert Posts: 501	Since mine is a 1911 I didn't vote. You even left off my favorite Glocky thing. And since you did say handgun I would rate my S&W 325PD above anything on your list.

August 18, 2016, 08:17 PM	#42
sig-gunner Member Join Date: August 16, 2016 Location: Top/Mid portion of the U.S.A. Posts: 42	Hmm.. no Beretta Px4 Storm on the list of choices. Lots of other good stuff. Guess I'd take the FNX-45 if that list were all I had for choices. __________________ We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions. – Ronald Reagan Last edited by sig-gunner; August 19, 2016 at 06:04 PM.

August 19, 2016, 06:05 AM	#43
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	I have both a Glock 21 and 30 as well as a Colt gold cup. The 30 is my carry gun with occasional carry of the Glock 21. The colt is my main target gun.

August 19, 2016, 06:32 AM	#44
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	Quite honestly, I have little or no experience with those pistols. Little with the G21 and none with the rest. With that admission out of the way, and from the given list of pistols, I like the FNX-45. It's hard to argue with 15 rounds of 230 Grain Goodness. __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

August 19, 2016, 09:38 AM	#45
Ben Dover Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2013 Location: High up in the Rocky Moun Posts: 665	Glock! The best choice IME! __________________ The soldier's pack is not so heavy a burden as the prisoner's chains. Dwight Eisenhower It is very important what a man stands for. But it is far more important what a man refuses to stand for.

August 19, 2016, 05:20 PM	#46
DA/SA Fan Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 661	Of your choices I'd go with the FNX. If the CZ held more than 10+1 I would go for that. What I did go for, for MY first .45 was the SAR K2. CZ type action with a 14+1 capacity. Been great for me through about 500 rounds so far. I know, I know. It's not on the OP's list. It should be though. High capacity kinda CZ. __________________ "Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges!" CASTLE DOCTRINE STRONGLY ENFORCED "Happiness is a warm gun"

August 19, 2016, 06:20 PM	#47
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	A few years ago I let a good friend talk me out of my G21 and replaced it with the FNX-45 and could not be happier. Its a smooth shooter with great cap (15+1) and I like the ability to carry it either hammer down or condition one. Its also the one I carry when I fill in at my LGS when they need a little help and performs home defense duty's when at home. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

August 19, 2016, 09:14 PM	#48
Siggy-06 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,148	I voted for the FN45, however I'd take a HK USP in 45 to match the one I have in 40.

August 19, 2016, 11:11 PM	#49
Radny97 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2015 Posts: 1,021	Nice SAR K2. Great gun.

August 27, 2016, 06:33 AM	#50
caz223 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,429	I'd say CZ, all the way. If the CZ doesn't fit your hand, get the FN. I bought a CZ97b back when they were $650, and it shoots like a way more expensive gun. After I got the CZ, I sold all my 1911s in .45. I kept my 10mm models. Mine's kind of a range toy, but it will go bang just fine, whatever the demand. __________________ I'm not just a gun. I'm YOUR gun. (Hold me.) Last edited by caz223; August 27, 2016 at 06:40 AM.