Favorite Polymer 45 acp? - Page 2

muzzleblast... · November 15, 2017, 04:37 PM

Poly .45? I'd have to go with the S&W Shield with the FNX running a very close second.

sigarms228 · November 15, 2017, 05:32 PM

I have been very pleased with my HK45.

jmstr · November 15, 2017, 08:48 PM

I sold a HK USP 45c- trigger didn't feel right and couldn't hit what I wanted.

I later sold a S&W M&P 45. I loved the fit/feel in my hand, but I like steel more.

I have a Glock G30sf. I like the feel of the M&P more, but I have conversion barrels for the G30, so I can shoot .45acp, 10mm, .40s&w and .22lr. Hard to argue with the versatility and size.

However, I would sell that before I sell my Ruger P97.

Yes, I know. Ugly and weird recoil impulse, plus it only holds 8 rounds [like a Sig P220, btw].

HOWEVER, I am more accurate with it than I am with all but 2 of my .45acp handguns [both tuned 1911s]. And it has never hinted at a feed issue/ejection/firing issue in thousands of rounds.

It isn't worth much on the market, but I am confident in my ability to save my life.

Oh, and it gave me group sizes 1/2 the size of the HK when I compared them- and that was having not shot it in 7 years, vs having shot the HK for about 600 rounds over the previous year.

So- Polymer .45 favorite? Probably going to be contrary and go with Ruger P97DC.

tallball · November 15, 2017, 08:50 PM

Tanfoglio Witness P in 45acp. Cost me $249 barely used. Very accurate, low recoil, fits my hand perfectly.

Omaha-BeenGlockin · November 15, 2017, 09:40 PM

Have a Shield .45 but just picked up a full size Ruger American today-----probably go shoot it tomorrow.

Psychedelic Bang · November 15, 2017, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omaha-BeenGlockin

just picked up a full size Ruger American today-----probably go shoot it tomorrow.

Let us know how that goes. I am very interested in the compact.

Buckeye! · November 16, 2017, 07:51 AM

I have 3 that I own XDS45, Glock's 30S & 41 ...and fav is the 30S

Uncle Malice · November 16, 2017, 09:12 AM

USP 45, HK 45C, Glock 21 Gen4, M&P 45 Compact or mid-size.

Roughly in that order.

Chui · November 16, 2017, 05:25 PM

HK45C & Full-size, both LEM.

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unclenunzie · November 16, 2017, 05:54 PM

An XD45 Compact and a grip-chopped Kahr TP45. 10 or 13 +1 in the XD, 6 or 7+1 in the TP45. I'll give the nod to the XD45C, but the TP45 carries easier.

hodaka · November 16, 2017, 09:15 PM

Surprised not listed yet.

Mosin44az · November 16, 2017, 09:31 PM

XD .45 SUBcompact. Kicks less than my Ruger American Compact and also the G 30. Springfield/HS knows how to handle recoil. Handy size too.

john in jax · November 16, 2017, 09:46 PM

Ahhh man I hate you guys . . . now I just have to go out and get myself a 30S.

Merry Christmas to ME!

JDBerg · November 17, 2017, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sigarms228:

I have been very pleased with my HK45.

Agree 100%

Dan-O · November 17, 2017, 12:14 AM

Gen 2 G-21

jreXD9 · November 17, 2017, 12:24 PM

MOD 2 .45 all day long! 2nd choice would be Walther PPQ .45. PHENOMENAL trigger! Best straight out of the box trigger of any pistol I've ever had. Shortest reset, too. Accidental double taps are to be expected until you learn the trigger.

brian33x51 · November 17, 2017, 01:38 PM

Two answers:
hk usp 45 full sized (don't like the feel of the hk45 in hand)
m&p shield 45 compact (grip feels really good for some reason, trigger great)

Psychedelic Bang · November 17, 2017, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jreXD9

MOD 2 .45 all day long!

Was waiting on somebody to mention this. Cool gun!!

Don P · November 17, 2017, 03:22 PM

XD and Glock 36

shafter · November 17, 2017, 03:51 PM

Glock 21. It's a big pistol, but 13+1 round sof 45acp can be comforting.

wnycollector · November 17, 2017, 07:08 PM

My gen 1.0 S&W M&P full size with the Apex duty kit and SIG P320 full are pretty impressive for Tupperware striker fired 45's. They are both superbly accurate and reliable.

Americanpatriot · November 17, 2017, 10:51 PM

S&W M&P 2.0 is my preference, it's what I suggest you seriously consider. If you want a Glock, I like the G30. I also had a couple
HK USP that I liked.

Wheel-Gunner · November 18, 2017, 03:23 AM

XD Mod 2 .45. I was very surprised when I put one through the paces. Needless to say it followed me home.

Florida Jim · November 18, 2017, 07:02 AM

A few years ago, I went over to the "dark side". I exchanged my colt defender for a Glock 36.
I also aquired a G21 SF for a night stand gun. With a streamlight, laser, and 14 rds of 230gr hydro shocks, it's a comfort.
Glocks are like being in love with Paula Dean, Not a great looker, but boy can she cook!

Louca · November 18, 2017, 09:47 AM

Glad to see votes for H&K. Really like my HK 45C. I have shot it well in IDPA and the SA/DA trigger doesn't bother me a bit. The 45C has relatively tame recoil and 8+1 capacity is fine for me.

November 15, 2017, 05:32 PM	#27
sigarms228 Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2011 Posts: 1,768	I have been very pleased with my HK45. __________________ “When the people find that they can vote themselves money that will herald the end of the republic.” ― Benjamin Franklin

November 15, 2017, 09:40 PM	#30
Omaha-BeenGlockin Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2001 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,183	Have a Shield .45 but just picked up a full size Ruger American today-----probably go shoot it tomorrow. __________________ I take the leech that's bleeding me Can't stop to save my soul I take the leash that's leading me -------Metallica

November 16, 2017, 09:12 AM	#33
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	USP 45, HK 45C, Glock 21 Gen4, M&P 45 Compact or mid-size. Roughly in that order. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

November 16, 2017, 05:54 PM	#35
unclenunzie Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2016 Location: Texas. Posts: 140	An XD45 Compact and a grip-chopped Kahr TP45. 10 or 13 +1 in the XD, 6 or 7+1 in the TP45. I'll give the nod to the XD45C, but the TP45 carries easier. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own! this space for rent

November 16, 2017, 09:15 PM	#36
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,010	PPQ Surprised not listed yet.

November 15, 2017, 04:37 PM	#26
muzzleblast... Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2015 Location: Obwat, TN Posts: 285	Poly .45? I'd have to go with the S&W Shield with the FNX running a very close second.

November 15, 2017, 08:48 PM	#28
jmstr Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2001 Location: San Joaquin Valley, CA Posts: 1,281	I sold a HK USP 45c- trigger didn't feel right and couldn't hit what I wanted. I later sold a S&W M&P 45. I loved the fit/feel in my hand, but I like steel more. I have a Glock G30sf. I like the feel of the M&P more, but I have conversion barrels for the G30, so I can shoot .45acp, 10mm, .40s&w and .22lr. Hard to argue with the versatility and size. However, I would sell that before I sell my Ruger P97. Yes, I know. Ugly and weird recoil impulse, plus it only holds 8 rounds [like a Sig P220, btw]. HOWEVER, I am more accurate with it than I am with all but 2 of my .45acp handguns [both tuned 1911s]. And it has never hinted at a feed issue/ejection/firing issue in thousands of rounds. It isn't worth much on the market, but I am confident in my ability to save my life. Oh, and it gave me group sizes 1/2 the size of the HK when I compared them- and that was having not shot it in 7 years, vs having shot the HK for about 600 rounds over the previous year. So- Polymer .45 favorite? Probably going to be contrary and go with Ruger P97DC.

November 15, 2017, 08:50 PM	#29
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	Tanfoglio Witness P in 45acp. Cost me $249 barely used. Very accurate, low recoil, fits my hand perfectly.

November 16, 2017, 07:51 AM	#32
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	I have 3 that I own XDS45, Glock's 30S & 41 ...and fav is the 30S

November 16, 2017, 05:25 PM	#34
Chui Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2004 Posts: 1,784	HK45C & Full-size, both LEM. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

November 16, 2017, 09:31 PM	#37
Mosin44az Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2006 Posts: 2,585	XD .45 SUBcompact. Kicks less than my Ruger American Compact and also the G 30. Springfield/HS knows how to handle recoil. Handy size too.

November 16, 2017, 09:46 PM	#38
john in jax Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2005 Posts: 1,177	Ahhh man I hate you guys . . . now I just have to go out and get myself a 30S. Merry Christmas to ME! __________________ America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards. Claire Wolfe

November 17, 2017, 12:14 AM	#40
Dan-O Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2011 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 969	Gen 2 G-21

November 17, 2017, 12:24 PM	#41
jreXD9 Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2009 Posts: 404	MOD 2 .45 all day long! 2nd choice would be Walther PPQ .45. PHENOMENAL trigger! Best straight out of the box trigger of any pistol I've ever had. Shortest reset, too. Accidental double taps are to be expected until you learn the trigger. __________________ Don't go ninjin' nobody don't need ninjin'. Last edited by jreXD9; November 17, 2017 at 12:29 PM.

November 17, 2017, 01:38 PM	#42
brian33x51 Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2005 Location: Denver area Posts: 221	Two answers: hk usp 45 full sized (don't like the feel of the hk45 in hand) m&p shield 45 compact (grip feels really good for some reason, trigger great)

November 17, 2017, 03:22 PM	#44
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Swamp dweller Posts: 6,187	XD and Glock 36 __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor,, USPSA & Steel Challange NROI Range Officer, ICORE Range Officer, ,MAG 40 Graduate* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

November 17, 2017, 03:51 PM	#45
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,624	Glock 21. It's a big pistol, but 13+1 round sof 45acp can be comforting.

November 17, 2017, 07:08 PM	#46
wnycollector Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2007 Posts: 1,996	My gen 1.0 S&W M&P full size with the Apex duty kit and SIG P320 full are pretty impressive for Tupperware striker fired 45's. They are both superbly accurate and reliable. __________________ The wicked flee when no man pursueth - Proverbs 28:1

November 17, 2017, 10:51 PM	#47
Americanpatriot Member Join Date: June 11, 2017 Posts: 34	S&W M&P 2.0 is my preference, it's what I suggest you seriously consider. If you want a Glock, I like the G30. I also had a couple HK USP that I liked.

November 18, 2017, 03:23 AM	#48
Wheel-Gunner Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2006 Posts: 277	XD Mod 2 .45. I was very surprised when I put one through the paces. Needless to say it followed me home. __________________ "History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. We must acquire proficiency in defense and display stamina in purpose." Dwight Eisenhower

November 18, 2017, 07:02 AM	#49
Florida Jim Junior Member Join Date: November 11, 2017 Posts: 4	A few years ago, I went over to the "dark side". I exchanged my colt defender for a Glock 36. I also aquired a G21 SF for a night stand gun. With a streamlight, laser, and 14 rds of 230gr hydro shocks, it's a comfort. Glocks are like being in love with Paula Dean, Not a great looker, but boy can she cook!

November 18, 2017, 09:47 AM	#50
Louca Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 231	Glad to see votes for H&K. Really like my HK 45C. I have shot it well in IDPA and the SA/DA trigger doesn't bother me a bit. The 45C has relatively tame recoil and 8+1 capacity is fine for me. Last edited by Louca; November 18, 2017 at 09:02 PM.