Advise sought on which .45 auto to buy.

[btefft]

Advise sought on which .45 auto to buy.

My son e-mailed me from Texas and said he wanted to get a .45 auto (he said he liked the 1911 style), but to remember he's a newly wed and on a budget.

I recommended either a Ruger P90 or P345, GI type Springfield Armory 1911 A1 or an XD45.

Do you guys have any other .45 he may want to consider.

BTW: He got married two weeks ago.

Hack

 

[Marcus L.]

S&w m&p .45

 

[zx12rider]

Lower Price options

I would suggest to a friend either a S&W metal .45 like the 4566, an M&P 45, SW99 .45, Glock 45, or one of the Armscorp 45 everyone is talking about. All are around the 350-450 price range some new some used. I would shy away from the Ruger .45 not because it is a bad gun but because they are huge, heavy and in my opinion (we know what those are like) Ugly as hell. I would buy an SR9 as I think they are great for the money. I shop auctionarms and gunbroker, and am not brand judgemental like others. I take guns on a case by case basis.

 

[WardenWolf]

The P90 is an excellent option. Very reliable, accurate, and with good features. I trust mine implicitly. The single/double trigger is very good, and even in double action it's very light. I'll be wearing it as a sidearm in February when I go hunting.

 

[theken206]

hows about a used 1911?

 

[WardenWolf]

1911's are rather picky about which ammo they'll digest. You have to find an ammo type they like. Newer designs such as the P90 are much more tolerant. My father has a 1911, I have my P90. My gun eats ammo that turns his into a jam-o-matic. That said, I love his gun and wish it was mine, but I recognize that for all practical purposes the P90 is better.

 

[Hanafuda]

S&W M&P45 (with thumb safety) first.

then save up for more ... 1911, H&K USP, Sig220, CZ97, XD45 ... there're plenty of options.

 

[Yo Mama]

Taurus PT145. Great fricking gun. Good for home and abroad, I never felt undergunned with 11 rounds of .45 acp behind me.

Going for about 350 new.

 

[BP44]

M&P with thumb safety or a Glock 30

 

[WardenWolf]

Taurus PT145. Great fricking gun.

Uh, let's not go with a gun that still has a reputation for problems. Not saying it will never be a good gun, but right now the Taurus semi's are flaky. Some work great, some jam, and some simply break after a short time.

 

[rondog]

Rock Island Armory. Great budget 1911's, and they're pigs that'll eat anything you feed 'em. I recommend the Tactical model, it has all the goodies already on it. Usually around $400.

 

[ReadyontheRight]

I agree with a bare-bones 1911. It's a classic he can use or eventually build into a match gun.

 

[krs]

If someone likes 1911's there's no use trying to substitute any other pistol just because it's a .45. Get a 1911.

Without making a recommendation I noticed that Taurus is currently offering $75.00 rebates on purchases of their 1911 models, and I think that the Smith & Wesson rebate program extends to their 1911 models.

That said I've never seen anyone speak ill of their Rock Island Armory 1911. There've been a few issues and there've been the usual learning curve type of questions but noone indicates that the company is peddling inferior guns.

 

[benderx4]

Used HK USP45 Full size

or

Used Springfield 1911 Loaded

(Lots to be found cheap nowadays)

 

[cjw3cma]

As with any (major) purchase, you want to "test drive" before you flop down $$$$$ - so he should head off to a gun shop and handle each one he likes, then find a range that rents many of his choices and he should fire as many as he can. He will then have a better opinion on which he likes best (hand fit / point of aim / overall "feel".

The look at Bud's on the net for some great pricing.

 

[BlindJustice]

+1 Rondawg's comments on ROck Island ARmory though in
some areas of the country the Tactical goes for a little
under $500, still the beavertail and Novak style sights make it
worth it over a plain G.I. style. ALso RIA has a good customer
service dept. at Advanced Tactical in Nevada.

Whatever you recommend to your newly married son, the
company rep. for customer service should be a factor.

And I agree with the comment if he wants a 1911 don't peddle
him other .45s steel, alloy or polymer.


Buds has COLT 1991 series COmmanders for just
over $600 FWIW.

Randall

 

[tlen]

What's your son's purpose for getting a 1911 ? Carry, range, SD/HD ? Look at the S&W SW1911 line. Lots of options to choose from and reasonably priced. #108283 is light weight and best for carry. #108284 will be great for range & HD.

 

[yittidee]

i have a XD .45 and it's great. haven't put night sights on it yet but a very safe and reliable gun. not sure if your son has kids or anything so safety and all included this would be a great choice not to mention the 13+1 if he's not the best of aimers.

 

[CountGlockula]

If he's on a budget, can he afford .45ACP ammo?

 

[JaxNovice]

Rock Island Armory +1

 

[Buckshot Bill]

Here's another vote for the Rock Island Armory .45. I have one and believe they're a great value for the money. The Tactical model is the one to buy with all the bells and whistles already installed. Try one, you won't be sorry.

 

[gtmtnbiker98]

M&P 45, Glock 30, or an XD Service in that order.

 

[Brian41]

Taurus 24/7 pro in .45 would be my top suggestion... because it's the pistol i carry every day and trust to protect myself and my family.

the Rock island 1911 is a good choice too, as is a P90 or P345, The P345 is great weight and feel in my opinion, and it's a ruger, so you know it will never ever stop working

 

[Scratchy]

I bought a Taurus 1911 and haven't looked back. Eats anything I feed it, even my first ever reloads. I might buy a stainless next.

 

[Bozo]

Seems to me you recommended a fair selection of guns to him. He should take his funds to a gun shop and see what will suit HIM. Find a reputuable shop and salesman and tell him what you expect to spend and then see what he has to offer.