Your favorite polymer 45 - Page 2

weblance · February 24, 2018, 09:38 PM

My FNX-45 is a great pistol. Its a "one ragged hole" shooter all day long. People complain they are big. They really aren't big, but they are chubby. Once you get past that, its one of the best polymer 45s. It certainly has the most capacity, 15+1. A friend of mine has the HK. I've shot it next to my FNX-45, and the FN is equal in every way, but was $250 cheaper.

Bamashooter · February 25, 2018, 12:36 AM

I have and like the Glock 21. Not saying its the best its just what I have. Im also a fan of the FN FNX.

lifesizepotato · February 25, 2018, 12:45 AM

USP 45/Tactical has been mentioned so I'll go with Mark 23.

muzzleblast... · February 25, 2018, 07:37 AM

Favorite polymer .45 would be my buddy's 1970s H&K P9S .45. For current models it would be the FNX.

k4swb · February 25, 2018, 10:18 AM

I own a couple but my favorite is my Ruger SR45 SS.

223 shooter · February 25, 2018, 12:09 PM

Since the Smith & Wesson Shield is the only plastic frame 45 I have at the moment I'll pick it. I was able to fire a few rounds through a HK USP some years ago and was very impressed with the accuracy.

38Mike · February 26, 2018, 08:16 AM

Also, the only 45 I own, S&W Shield, no thumb safety.......

Viper225 · February 26, 2018, 08:51 AM

Since you said 45 and not 45acp, I will add one not mentioned so far. I really like my Gen 3 Glock 38. For those not familiar the G38 is a Glock 19 size pistol chambered in the slightly shorter 45 GAP cartridge. For all practical purposes the 45GAP and 45acp give the same performance. I am a 45 fan, and I always have been. I have owned four Glock 21's over the years, and the grip has always been too big for me to shoot well. The G38 solved this problem having the same grip size as a G19 which is very shootable.

Bob R

Longhorn1986 · February 26, 2018, 09:36 AM

Kinda hard to beat my FNX-45.

Hal · February 26, 2018, 09:54 AM

Another Shield (no safety) .45 owner here.
Decent gun for the price.

vba · February 26, 2018, 03:20 PM

My favorite by far is the Glock 30 SF or Gen4. This even compared to my USP .45C

franco45 · February 26, 2018, 06:28 PM

I like my Kahr TP45 so much that I just bought a PM45.

disseminator · February 26, 2018, 07:26 PM

M&P 45

North East Redneck · February 26, 2018, 07:46 PM

The only one I have is M&P .45c. It is completely reliable.
I have had one failure to go into battery when dropping the slide on a full mag. I've shot S&B, Win White, Blazer, Perfecta, Federal, Hornady Critical Duty, Federal Hydra Shock and over a thousand of my handloads. It's more accurate than I am.
The trigger isn't the greatest. Other than that no complaints.

kymasabe · February 27, 2018, 07:53 AM

I've fired very few poly .45's so, I'm gonna go with what i know, even though I'm sure there are better ones out there. My vote goes to the Ruger p345.

Tom1972 · February 28, 2018, 07:29 PM

My Springfield XD .45 4 inch Service model.

Hammerhead · February 28, 2018, 10:05 PM

Had a chance to shoot an XD .45, very nice. Love the way they recoil.

jaredt00 · March 1, 2018, 07:43 AM

Xdm 4.5”!

wnycollector · March 2, 2018, 08:54 AM

I own three full sized polymer 45's (SIG P320, gen 1 S&W M&P and Beretta PX4). The P320 and PX4 are bone stock whereas the M&P has the Apex duty kit installed plus a set of Truglo TFO sights. Every one of these guns cuts ragged holes out to 25 yards. Each has been stupidly reliable even with tons of steel cased Russian ammo down the pipe. I dont think you could go wrong with any of them.

IMightBeWrong · March 2, 2018, 12:58 PM

I’m still a big fan of the USP platform. The HK45 full sized grip doesn’t work well for me but the HK45c grip does so that’s up there as well. I like the P30 grip but that style on the longer .45 doesn’t feel right to me anymore with my medium sized hands.

moose fat · March 2, 2018, 07:40 PM

I got a Glock 36, always wanted a Glock. Nice small'ish pistol that's fairly lite, easy to conceal and shoots "softer" than my 1911.

arizona98tj · March 2, 2018, 08:33 PM

I am partial to the various Springfield's XD lines.

Have had their XD-45 Compact for many years and more recently carry the single stack XD-S in .45 ACP.

Siggy-06 · March 2, 2018, 10:08 PM

Anyone here try the Walther PPQ in .45? How is it?

The_Jerkman · March 2, 2018, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickmelear

Like most of us I have way more firearms than I need.
I own 3 1911s and im thinking about picking up a ploymer .45.
For those that own them, what's your favorite. With Hk dropping their prices the HK45 is becoming more realisticly prices and now is close enough to be in the conversation. I'm looking for a range toy primarily and a house gun, no plan to carry.

I will vote for HK45 or 45c or even USP45. I have all three the USP being a USP EXPERT 45 and I must say that is one sweet gun. HK can't go wrong with one

You Can't Beat My Meat!!!

Water-Man · March 3, 2018, 04:18 AM

S&W M&P45F Midsized 4" barrel

February 25, 2018, 10:18 AM	#30
k4swb Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2009 Posts: 389	I own a couple but my favorite is my Ruger SR45 SS. __________________ My posts are things I have tried or experienced. You may or may not wish to emulate them so read them with this in mind. Compromise means that both sides give something, but they never give, they just take. I'm The NRA!

February 26, 2018, 07:46 PM	#39
North East Redneck Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2012 Location: Berkshire Hills Posts: 741	The only one I have is M&P .45c. It is completely reliable. I have had one failure to go into battery when dropping the slide on a full mag. I've shot S&B, Win White, Blazer, Perfecta, Federal, Hornady Critical Duty, Federal Hydra Shock and over a thousand of my handloads. It's more accurate than I am. The trigger isn't the greatest. Other than that no complaints. __________________ NRA Patron Member SAF Life Member GOAL Member

February 27, 2018, 07:53 AM	#40
kymasabe Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,747	I've fired very few poly .45's so, I'm gonna go with what i know, even though I'm sure there are better ones out there. My vote goes to the Ruger p345. __________________ God's creatures big and small, eat them one, eat them all.

March 2, 2018, 08:54 AM	#44
wnycollector Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2007 Posts: 1,996	I own three full sized polymer 45's (SIG P320, gen 1 S&W M&P and Beretta PX4). The P320 and PX4 are bone stock whereas the M&P has the Apex duty kit installed plus a set of Truglo TFO sights. Every one of these guns cuts ragged holes out to 25 yards. Each has been stupidly reliable even with tons of steel cased Russian ammo down the pipe. I dont think you could go wrong with any of them. __________________ The wicked flee when no man pursueth - Proverbs 28:1

March 2, 2018, 12:58 PM	#45
IMightBeWrong Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Posts: 814	I’m still a big fan of the USP platform. The HK45 full sized grip doesn’t work well for me but the HK45c grip does so that’s up there as well. I like the P30 grip but that style on the longer .45 doesn’t feel right to me anymore with my medium sized hands. __________________ "Intelligence is nothing more than discussing things with others. Limitless wisdom comes of this." - 山本常朝

February 24, 2018, 09:38 PM	#26
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	My FNX-45 is a great pistol. Its a "one ragged hole" shooter all day long. People complain they are big. They really aren't big, but they are chubby. Once you get past that, its one of the best polymer 45s. It certainly has the most capacity, 15+1. A friend of mine has the HK. I've shot it next to my FNX-45, and the FN is equal in every way, but was $250 cheaper.

February 25, 2018, 12:36 AM	#27
Bamashooter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2010 Posts: 1,860	I have and like the Glock 21. Not saying its the best its just what I have. Im also a fan of the FN FNX.

February 25, 2018, 12:45 AM	#28
lifesizepotato Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Posts: 210	USP 45/Tactical has been mentioned so I'll go with Mark 23.

February 25, 2018, 07:37 AM	#29
muzzleblast... Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2015 Location: Obwat, TN Posts: 285	Favorite polymer .45 would be my buddy's 1970s H&K P9S .45. For current models it would be the FNX.

February 25, 2018, 12:09 PM	#31
223 shooter Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2008 Posts: 557	Since the Smith & Wesson Shield is the only plastic frame 45 I have at the moment I'll pick it. I was able to fire a few rounds through a HK USP some years ago and was very impressed with the accuracy.

February 26, 2018, 08:16 AM	#32
38Mike Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2000 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 426	Also, the only 45 I own, S&W Shield, no thumb safety.......

February 26, 2018, 08:51 AM	#33
Viper225 Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2009 Location: SC Missouri Posts: 663	Since you said 45 and not 45acp, I will add one not mentioned so far. I really like my Gen 3 Glock 38. For those not familiar the G38 is a Glock 19 size pistol chambered in the slightly shorter 45 GAP cartridge. For all practical purposes the 45GAP and 45acp give the same performance. I am a 45 fan, and I always have been. I have owned four Glock 21's over the years, and the grip has always been too big for me to shoot well. The G38 solved this problem having the same grip size as a G19 which is very shootable. Bob R

February 26, 2018, 09:36 AM	#34
Longhorn1986 Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2016 Location: Fort Bend County, Texas Posts: 173	Kinda hard to beat my FNX-45.

February 26, 2018, 09:54 AM	#35
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,563	Another Shield (no safety) .45 owner here. Decent gun for the price.

February 26, 2018, 03:20 PM	#36
vba Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2008 Posts: 357	My favorite by far is the Glock 30 SF or Gen4. This even compared to my USP .45C

February 26, 2018, 06:28 PM	#37
franco45 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2010 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 474	I like my Kahr TP45 so much that I just bought a PM45.

February 26, 2018, 07:26 PM	#38
disseminator Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2016 Location: Minnesota Posts: 960	M&P 45

February 28, 2018, 07:29 PM	#41
Tom1972 Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2018 Posts: 2	My Springfield XD .45 4 inch Service model.

February 28, 2018, 10:05 PM	#42
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	Had a chance to shoot an XD .45, very nice. Love the way they recoil.

March 1, 2018, 07:43 AM	#43
jaredt00 Junior Member Join Date: July 4, 2007 Posts: 6	Xdm 4.5”!

March 2, 2018, 07:40 PM	#46
moose fat Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Alaska, Yukon R. delta Posts: 421	I got a Glock 36, always wanted a Glock. Nice small'ish pistol that's fairly lite, easy to conceal and shoots "softer" than my 1911.

March 2, 2018, 08:33 PM	#47
arizona98tj Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 980	I am partial to the various Springfield's XD lines. Have had their XD-45 Compact for many years and more recently carry the single stack XD-S in .45 ACP. __________________ stu-offroad.com Largest Jeep TJ project site on the web! (now with guns)

March 2, 2018, 10:08 PM	#48
Siggy-06 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,148	Anyone here try the Walther PPQ in .45? How is it? __________________ Flicks just like a lighter, just a different kind of fire.

March 3, 2018, 04:18 AM	#50
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	S&W M&P45F Midsized 4" barrel