Which full size non-1911 .45 acp?! - Page 3

rightside · February 13, 2015, 08:29 PM

You can pick up a Sar K2 at Buds Gun Shop. Clearance price is $402.00. One of the most overlooked bargains on the gun market today IMO. One HELL of a weapon and extremely well built. I don't have a clue why they haven't taken off. If I had the money I'd buy another just to have in case they discontinue them.

Crankgrinder · February 14, 2015, 12:01 AM

Price is what kept me out of it, before I got my 1911 I wanted a sig 220 SAO. The xdm 5.25 looks great as well but don't need those now that 1911 does it all for me.

Mak One · February 14, 2015, 12:57 AM

I'm weird but I really like my Ruger. The price wasn't bad either.

boondocker385 · February 14, 2015, 01:51 AM

I have owned a few on your list. The HK I had was nice, but it didn't sit well in my hand. Very accurate. Sold a Sig 220 to a buddy who was convinced that was his end all be all gun...he sold it back to me and bought a Glock.

The USP is a good pistol from my experience.

I really like the Glock 21 (including the SF). Fits my hand well, don't mind the size when carrying (and I mostly carry my 21). 13+1 and a spare mag seems to be enough when limited to a pistol.

Depends upon what you want it for too. The Glock and HK are my "go to" for times I expect to get dirty with the advantage to the Glock.

Tenguns · February 14, 2015, 04:58 AM

+1 to the P220. This forum is a constant healthy reminder to me that to each his own.

DA/SA Fan · February 14, 2015, 11:33 AM

A Colt is something that I might get someday but the SAR K2 is the only .45 on my must have list. The K2 will most likely be my next purchase if I don't splurge on an M1a scout this year.

Dashunde · February 14, 2015, 11:46 AM

Humm... you mentioned that the Spartan has you covered for 1911's, but your list has a few other near-duplicates?

I'd add:
Glock 41
A Sig
A HK
The CZ97
The XDm 5.25
The FNX
And then I'd add a really nice 1911 such as the Dan Wesson Valor. The heirloom/jewel of the collection.
(Honestly, the Valor would fill in right after the G41 for me)

tacticalmedic · February 14, 2015, 02:29 PM

+ 1 on both the Sig 220 and the Smith & Wesson 645. I have both weapons and they are highly reliable.

mavracer · February 14, 2015, 06:16 PM

Only full size 45 I have that's not a 1911 is my P220 it's a old LE trade that ain't purdy it serves as my truck gun. Had a HK USP and a FN FNP just can't reach a DA trigger on fat double stack 45s

Oldshooter60 · February 14, 2015, 07:04 PM

I had #14 (ruger sr45) and #15 eaa witness

Sr45 didn't fit my hand well (too slim) and was too light-framed

the eaa witness had poor serration design... Couldn't get a purchase on it... The slide... No matter what and the springs didn't seem to be appropriate for the caliber

So... I sold both

I ordered a taurus PT845 12+1 which arrived today... I'll clean it, shoot it and share a range report soon

hornetguy · February 14, 2015, 11:02 PM

I bought a Taurus 24/7 Pro in .45 several years ago, and it has been a dependable, fairly accurate pistol. It holds 10 rounds, and is very comfortable to shoot.
That being said, I have a friend that just bought a CZ in .45, and let me shoot a few mags through it at an indoor range. It was a VERY nice pistol... good single action trigger, pretty smooth double action, and was pretty much almost one-hole at 7 yards my first time shooting it. Pretty nice gun..

kcub · February 15, 2015, 05:07 AM

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I'd skip anything from Springy, they're having so many issues lately...

After my experience with their xds in 45 that was unreliable even after a trip back to the factory I'll never own another Springfield. Screw me once shame on you, screw me twice shame on me.

agtman · February 15, 2015, 09:27 AM

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Which full size non-1911 .45 acp?

My W. German Sig 220, ... or a S&W 4506 (or, possibly, a Smith 645) if you can find one in excellent condition or better.

February 14, 2015, 01:51 AM	#54
boondocker385 Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2013 Posts: 640	I have owned a few on your list. The HK I had was nice, but it didn't sit well in my hand. Very accurate. Sold a Sig 220 to a buddy who was convinced that was his end all be all gun...he sold it back to me and bought a Glock. The USP is a good pistol from my experience. I really like the Glock 21 (including the SF). Fits my hand well, don't mind the size when carrying (and I mostly carry my 21). 13+1 and a spare mag seems to be enough when limited to a pistol. Depends upon what you want it for too. The Glock and HK are my "go to" for times I expect to get dirty with the advantage to the Glock. __________________ No second place finishes in a gun fight.

February 14, 2015, 11:33 AM	#56
DA/SA Fan Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 661	A Colt is something that I might get someday but the SAR K2 is the only .45 on my must have list. The K2 will most likely be my next purchase if I don't splurge on an M1a scout this year. __________________ "Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges!" CASTLE DOCTRINE STRONGLY ENFORCED "Happiness is a warm gun"

February 14, 2015, 02:29 PM	#58
tacticalmedic Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 193	+ 1 on both the Sig 220 and the Smith & Wesson 645. I have both weapons and they are highly reliable. __________________ *Support the 2nd Amendment*. George Washington didn't use his right to free speech to defeat the British. He shot them.

February 14, 2015, 07:04 PM	#60
Oldshooter60 Member Join Date: February 9, 2015 Posts: 34	I had #14 (ruger sr45) and #15 eaa witness Sr45 didn't fit my hand well (too slim) and was too light-framed the eaa witness had poor serration design... Couldn't get a purchase on it... The slide... No matter what and the springs didn't seem to be appropriate for the caliber So... I sold both I ordered a taurus PT845 12+1 which arrived today... I'll clean it, shoot it and share a range report soon Last edited by Oldshooter60; February 15, 2015 at 02:19 AM.

February 14, 2015, 11:02 PM	#61
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 970	I bought a Taurus 24/7 Pro in .45 several years ago, and it has been a dependable, fairly accurate pistol. It holds 10 rounds, and is very comfortable to shoot. That being said, I have a friend that just bought a CZ in .45, and let me shoot a few mags through it at an indoor range. It was a VERY nice pistol... good single action trigger, pretty smooth double action, and was pretty much almost one-hole at 7 yards my first time shooting it. Pretty nice gun.. __________________ I always felt that if I got to the point where I thought it was time to bury my firearms, it was actually time to pick them up..

February 13, 2015, 08:29 PM	#51
rightside Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 419	You can pick up a Sar K2 at Buds Gun Shop. Clearance price is $402.00. One of the most overlooked bargains on the gun market today IMO. One HELL of a weapon and extremely well built. I don't have a clue why they haven't taken off. If I had the money I'd buy another just to have in case they discontinue them.

February 14, 2015, 12:01 AM	#52
Crankgrinder Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 917	Price is what kept me out of it, before I got my 1911 I wanted a sig 220 SAO. The xdm 5.25 looks great as well but don't need those now that 1911 does it all for me.

February 14, 2015, 12:57 AM	#53
Mak One Member Join Date: February 11, 2015 Posts: 29	I'm weird but I really like my Ruger. The price wasn't bad either.

February 14, 2015, 04:58 AM	#55
Tenguns Member Join Date: October 7, 2014 Posts: 45	+1 to the P220. This forum is a constant healthy reminder to me that to each his own.

February 14, 2015, 11:46 AM	#57
Dashunde Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2004 Posts: 2,018	Humm... you mentioned that the Spartan has you covered for 1911's, but your list has a few other near-duplicates? I'd add: Glock 41 A Sig A HK The CZ97 The XDm 5.25 The FNX And then I'd add a really nice 1911 such as the Dan Wesson Valor. The heirloom/jewel of the collection. (Honestly, the Valor would fill in right after the G41 for me)