November 18, 2017, 12:31 PM | #51 |
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I liked the 30 with the peace mag base to complete the grip purchase without adding extra size, but for bone stock its the 21.
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November 19, 2017, 12:01 PM | #52 |
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Between us my FiL and I have a bunch of polymer service pistols. My Tanfoglio/EAA Witnesses are my favorites, but my FiL's full-sized Glock is close. I wish the 45acp Glocks were a little less expensive. I almost got a 40 caliber one for $250 recently, and will probably buy one as soon as I see another nice one for that price. IIRC, the 45's go for something like $100 more than that.
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November 19, 2017, 09:36 PM | #53 |
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XDm compact. World of fun to shoot.
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November 19, 2017, 09:59 PM | #54 |
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My favorite polymer defense pistols are:
M&P40 P320 40 Full Size M&P40C Glocks are ok pistols, but my preferred defense caliber is .40S&W. And Glock forties are comparatively harsh-shooting. The M&P40, P320 40, PPQ 40, and VP40 are all very soft-shooting and quite enjoyable to shoot, as compared to the G23, G27, and G22. |
November 22, 2017, 06:29 PM | #55 |
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Glock 30 Gen 2.5, Finger groves ,no rail...Attachment 106248
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November 22, 2017, 07:14 PM | #56 |
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Glock 21..... 13+1 rnds of 45acp is plenty.
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November 22, 2017, 07:20 PM | #57 |
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I’d have to say M&P45 or P320 45 are my favorites in .45auto. HK45 is a great option, as well.
But 10+1, vs. the Glock 21’s 13+1 is hard to ignore. G21SF is my night stand pistol. They’re excellent pistols. |
November 23, 2017, 12:36 PM | #58 |
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My Kahr TP45 is a fine example of a polymer 45acp pistol.
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November 23, 2017, 02:06 PM | #59 |
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M&P FS 45.
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November 23, 2017, 02:21 PM | #60 |
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Gen 3 G21-SF. I have other polymers I carry occasionally but, when I have to go to town, the G21 with a spare mag makes me feel warm and fuzzy.
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November 23, 2017, 02:42 PM | #61 |
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While I love my 1911s, my Kahr PM45 has a very smooth trigger, shoots well, and is highly concealable.
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November 23, 2017, 03:34 PM | #62 |
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my favorite by far is my XDM45 compact. springfield does a lot that a lot of people don't like, however the XDM45 is very hard to beat in terms of accuracy, reliability, and durability.
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November 23, 2017, 04:20 PM | #63 |
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My Glock 21 with upgraded guide rod and trigger is a fantastic .45acp handgun.
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November 26, 2017, 11:52 PM | #64 |
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November 27, 2017, 12:50 AM | #65 |
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Kahr CM45
Just picked it up Friday it Has a nice trigger some kind of cam system IIRC.
comes with 5 round mag and 1 in the pipe your starting with 6. there are also 6 and 7 round mags that hang out of the grip a bit farther for each round. I got 2 of the 7 round versions. my thought was if I ran the 5 dry then I want to reload as many as I can. |
November 27, 2017, 01:26 AM | #66 |
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Hk usp 45.
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November 27, 2017, 10:58 AM | #67 |
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November 27, 2017, 10:18 PM | #68 |
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Xd's for me also
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December 3, 2017, 09:05 PM | #69 |
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FNP 45, great gun.
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December 3, 2017, 09:16 PM | #70 |
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My XDm 45 Compact is a great little handgun, but I love my Shield 45.
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December 3, 2017, 09:25 PM | #71 |
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P320 45, exceptionally accurate. Becoming more than my favorite polymer pistol in any caliber. On par w my 1911s and possibly surpassing.
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December 3, 2017, 10:35 PM | #72 |
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I've got a Ruger American 45 and like it a lot. It hits where I'm aiming and fits my hand well. It's my only semi-auto handgun though, let alone polymer, so I don't have a huge amount to compare it to. It shoots a heck of a lot better for me than all the compact/subcompact 9's I was trying out before I went this route.
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December 3, 2017, 10:41 PM | #73 |
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PPQ, no question.
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December 4, 2017, 12:33 AM | #74 |
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deleted - had a change of heart would not recommend an XDS in any caliber after my recent dealings with their customer service/warranty department.
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December 4, 2017, 04:57 PM | #75 |
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As somebody else mentioned, Sig 320 full size
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