The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post

RickB · May 21, 2013, 12:29 PM

I own two S&W .45s, an old Hand Ejector Mk. II coverted from .455, and a modern Model 22. I can see no advantage whatsoever to a .45 ACP revolver when compared to a 1911. I enjoy shooting guns of different types, but if I were doing anything requiring a .45 that didn't limit me to a revolver (competition), I'd choose a 1911 every time.
If I were going to buy a new .45 today, one that appeals to me very much is the Colt New Frontier. I'd want it chambered in .45 Colt, with a spare ACP cylinder. With a 7.5" barrel and a good trigger, I might be able to shoot it more accurately than any of my autos, and that would be an advantage.

May 21, 2013, 12:29 PM	#6
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,517	I own two S&W .45s, an old Hand Ejector Mk. II coverted from .455, and a modern Model 22. I can see no advantage whatsoever to a .45 ACP revolver when compared to a 1911. I enjoy shooting guns of different types, but if I were doing anything requiring a .45 that didn't limit me to a revolver (competition), I'd choose a 1911 every time. If I were going to buy a new .45 today, one that appeals to me very much is the Colt New Frontier. I'd want it chambered in .45 Colt, with a spare ACP cylinder. With a 7.5" barrel and a good trigger, I might be able to shoot it more accurately than any of my autos, and that would be an advantage.