Show us your favorite 45 ACP

Well, my favorite of the moment is my 1943 GI issue that I received in 2019 from the CMP.... Here it is with some period accouterments:



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Just a plain-Jane ruger SR1911CMD. It just got a new set of magpul Masonic grips.

G30, compact but handles like a full size. Never more than a couple steps away.
----- confession : the only 45acp I still own. Sold the g21 and 1911s I 've had over the years and kind of regret it.

Not high end by any means but I love my SR 1911 CMD. I've fitted it with an Ed Brown match barrel and replaced the slide stop, thumb safety and magazine release with stainless after-market versions. It is dead reliable, accurate and I've put several thousand rounds through it over the years. The only knock is Ruger shipped these with a MIM front sight and I shot it off twice before I finally installed a machined steel and pinned replacement (and that ain't going anywhere). In my hand, the 1911 grip frame just feels right.



Next favorite of mine is my Sig P220. An all-around accurate, reliable and very comfortable to hold and shoot .45 auto pistol.



My most recent .45 is the S&W M&P. Accurate, reliable, but the grip takes some getting used to. Not as "natural feeling" in the hand as my other .45's, but still a pistol I really like. Pic was just before I installed the Apex trigger kit in it.

That is a hard question ... hmmm ... I think that this one jussssssst edges out my 1911s and XDSs. Shooting it well seems so ... effortless ... for me.

I'm with you on the Dan Wesson love. Valor V-Bob:



They've discontinued the Valor line, so if anybody wants one, hurry!

LaneP said:

The only knock is Ruger shipped these with a MIM front sight and I shot it off twice before I finally installed a machined steel and pinned replacement (and that ain't going anywhere). In my hand, the 1911 grip frame just feels right.

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That happened on my full-size SR1911. There I was at the range, trying to shoot fast, with my brain going "front sight front sight front sight" and then "Wait, what?" I wish I had a photo of my confused look at that moment. Ruger would have been happy to replace it, but not with the fiber optic I wanted, so I stuck a new one on myself.

Before I assembled AR-15's, I assembled a few M1911's. This is my favorite. It has an Olympic frame, Caspian slide (notice no iron sights), a 45 ACP Wilson barrel and a Weigand optical sight mount.

It is not very practical for carry but fun to shoot.



I built the gun in 2002.

My only 45 ACP...

This is my Colt Defender, My edc. below is my Mustang

I would say I enjoy the lines of my 1911 most. I shoot and carry my Shield .45 the most. However, there is just something about this big barrel brawler of a wheel gun that speaks to me. From its fantastic single action to its innovative clipless design. Not the mlm ost expensive gun or best finish, but I do love this Pitbull.

My favorite is this one. I've wanted one for a long time.

Still my favorite after all these years; my Colt Combat Commander limited edition from Colt's Custom Shop. Totally reliable and as accurate as a Gold Cup.

My favorite is on the right.

I've owned a number of high-end 1911s with all the bells and whistles over the years , but when push comes to shove, I'm gonna have to say that this original (fully stock, down to the collett bushing) is my favorite of all time.

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I'm not sure why, but that commander length is just a little special isn't it?

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I like to think of it as a sort of Goldilocks' gun: not too long, not too short...just right!

This is not my photo or gun, but is representative of my favorite .45acp just with less finish wear!

Star Firestar M45.



Star and the company that imported them, Interarms, are gone now. Sure glad I bought four mags back when they were easy to find!

mcb said:

My only 45 ACP...

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MCB, what rig is that and how do you like it? I'm picking up my 625-2 today and the holster set ups aren't easy to find. Thx

1916 vintage UK surplus. Now has modern cylinder and barrel. Will shoot 45 ACP with moon clips, 45 Win Mag (loaded to 45 Colt Specs) in moon clips, 45 Auto Rim, and 45 Colt.
Put the old timer away and carry this one most of the time now.

Colt Defender 45ACP Or something in a S&W Chief Model 45ACP

For fun and frolic, you need a Model of 1950 45ACP with a spare cylinder for 45 Colt.