handgun help

[zamboxl]

Hi guys i am facing a dilemma looking for a new gun in 45 acp, looking at the Taurus pt845, RIA 1911, or a Bersa thunder pro.

So far i have handled the pt845, and the RIA i like the feel of both, one concern is that the pt845 is quite lighter than the RIA, i have shot a 1911 before and it felt good, however i am concern of the recoil from the pt845 since it is lighter.

For those that have shot a 1911 how is does the recoil compare to a lighter polymer gun such as the PT845? Which gun handled better for you?

As far as the Thunder pro never seen one or handled one, is it bigger than the other two? heavier? lighter? also everywhere i look it says the Thunder pro is DOA is this accurate? or is it DA/SA?

Thanks in advance.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

I've owned the Glock 30 and shot the 36, both of which are smaller and lighter than any of the guns you're thinking about. I did not find the recoil excessive in either. .45 recoil is not as bad as it is often made out to be; I find the "push" recoil more pleasant than the "snap" of the .40 S&W.

 

[zamboxl]

Lone
I thought that the reason the 45acp had a softer push as opposed to the slap of a 40 was due to the heavier platform that they are fired from, usually? how did you find the recoil in your glock as oposed to a heavier metal 40sw? o and yea i deff prefer the push of the 45 over the snap of the 40.

 

[PAPACHUCK]

I have no first hand knowledge on the Taurus PT845, but my PT145 was a champ and many others like their's as well.

The RIA1911 is just that, a 1911. 'nuff said.

I like the looks of the Bersa Thunder 45, it may be a viable choice.

As to that recoil thing. A .45 will have a heavier "push", but that is due to the low chamber pressure of the .45ACP cartridge. The recoil impulse is slower than a .40 or 9mm, but heavier due to the much larger chunk of lead being pushed through the barrel. Most people prefer a 45 over a 40, describing the 40 as "snappy". I know I can shoot many more 45's in a day than 40's before my wrists start to hurt.

Typically, a heavier frame will absorb more recoil than a lighter one, but ergonomics have a role to play, as does a polymer framed pistol's capability to flex. The PT145 is one of the lightest 45's on the market(great for CCW) and I found the recoil very managable on mine. I have a XD45 compact that is a soft shooter as well.

There is a lot of differences in the three guns you mentioned, they fit different roles. Decide how you want to use the gun and buy one that fits your hand and does the job you want done.