NEED A 45 ACP PISTOL - WHICH ONE?

[lshel]

I have a Glock 21 Gen4 in 45 acp. I plan on selling/trading my Glock 21 Gen4, due to grip being too large. I want to keep a full size to mid-size 45 with smaller grip circumference than the Glock21. I do not want a 1911 SA.

 

Looking for a DA/SA or striker fired 45acp with mag capacity 8 rds or more. The grip circumference of the M&P 9 with small back strap fits my hand good. A grip circumference of 5.5" to 5.75" seems to fit.

 

What would you suggest in a SIG, H&K, SA, or M&P?

Edited November 24, 2015 by lshel

[CommsNBombs]

I know you didnt list Ruger but I really like my P345D. The double action is pretty horrible but the grip circumferance is comprable to a Glock 19.

8+1 of 45, damn accurate and the single action is very light and pleasant. Also its American and can be had cheaply

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[TGO David]

It's hard to beat the SIG P220 as a companion to your Glock 21.  It's what John Moses Browning might have come up with 80 years later after he built the 1911 if he had lived so long.

[nightrunner]

Hk45 or a USP45. I loved the USP45 I had just hated the proprietary rail. Haven't got a full sized hk45 yet but had a hk45c for a while and absolutely loved it.

Yes I drink the HK kool aid.


Another is the original XD-45 service. It is still the gun that fits my hand better than anything else ever has.

I don't know if any of these have small grip circumferences, I have large hands.

[Fourtyfive]

I love my HK , Sig , Kahr and 1911's. If you must drink another's koolaid then my Springfield XDS compact .45 is the only striker fired .45 I shoot accurately. Edited November 24, 2015 by Fourtyfive

[runco]

I love my P220 Carry.  Its my best feeling pistol I own, and I shoot it the best. 

[Steelharp]

Ruger SR45, hands down. Check it out.

[peejman]

One of each, two of several, three of some....

[Erik88]

It's hard to beat the SIG P220 as a companion to your Glock 21.  It's what John Moses Browning might have come up with 80 years later after he built the 1911 if he had lived so long.

 

Have you had a chance to fondle the p227 yet? I'm really impressed.

[Rhodewarrior]

I would buy an M&P 45c if I were to buy a striker fire 45.  It has a great feel, interchangeable back straps and mags with/without pinky extension.  I have heard they are the best shooting of the M&P series.

[Moped]

Sounds like you want a Springfield XDs.

[lshel]

I have a Springfield XDS 45 and it feels and shoots great and is a good CC, but want a full size 45 acp for house gun.

[Steelharp]

http://www.ruger.com/products/sr45/models.html

[Jct1911]

Sig 220 would be my second choice to a 1911.

[mikegideon]

I would buy an M&P 45c if I were to buy a striker fire 45.  It has a great feel, interchangeable back straps and mags with/without pinky extension.  I have heard they are the best shooting of the M&P series.

 

I have a Glock 30s and a Glock 36. With that said, I REALLY like the M&P 45. Nice shooter, and feels good in the hand. A 45 is just gonna have a bigger grip than a 9 or 40 of the same basic design.

[hlb14]

Had you not said the glocks grip was too big I would've said USP 45, but since you did I'll nominate the HK45. The grip is really nice,and while the da isn't the best when new, it gets better with use and the sa is really nice. But this gun shines with the light LEM trigger.

Or wait for the VP45... Edited November 24, 2015 by hlb14

[tnhawk]

The Springfield XD Service Model 4" could be a good choice.

[JPR1959]

Another vote for a Springfield XD.  The trigger on mine is really sweet, but a long reset.

[TNWNGR]

Springfield XD or Ruger SR45 for the good bang for the buck feeling. Sig P220 or the M&P 45 are also in the mix.

[hipower]

If you should decide on a Sig P220, I have a very lightly used one with a Sig 22 upper for it that I'd sell you.

[PoofNoEyeBrows]

 have been very happy with my XDs and XDm. I use both regularly as my primary carry although I do feel the XDm is a tad on the heavy side. For a full size, I would say look at a RIA 1911. They are very nicely put together and very affordable.

[Steelharp]

Well, I fondled a PPQ in .45 today.

 

THAT changed things. Possibly the best .45 I've put in my hand.

 

Guess I might have to put a couple things on the choppin' block... MIGHT...

[lshel]

I went with the M&P 45 full size. The small backstrap gives the grip a very good fit to my small hand.

It was also used from a TGO member at a decent price.

[Sam1]

I have a Glock 21 Gen4 in 45 acp. I plan on selling/trading my Glock 21 Gen4, due to grip being too large. I want to keep a full size to mid-size 45 with smaller grip circumference than the Glock21. I do not want a 1911 SA.

 

Looking for a DA/SA or striker fired 45acp with mag capacity 8 rds or more. The grip circumference of the M&P 9 with small back strap fits my hand good. A grip circumference of 5.5" to 5.75" seems to fit.

 

What would you suggest in a SIG, H&K, SA, or M&P?

 

 

ATI fatboy with a little bit of work. 13 rounds, compact with a fat grip. And besides, you get two extra tacticool points for using a 1911.

[Fourtyfive]

You can't go wrong with a Colt Defender .....