Should I buy another 45?

The Short Answer is YES

You know my teacher told me there is no such thing as a dumb question. Well my friend you got close. Of course you should buy another one. If you can buy two.

TLDR
Yes is always the correct answer to that question.

The correct answer here is obviously YES!

My top 3 favorites:

1) 1911 Colt Government size
2) 1911 Colt Commander size
3) SIG P220

From most to least capacity:

1) FNX45 (15 rounds / hammer fired)
2) Glock 21 (13 rounds / striker fired)
3) USP 45 (12 rounds / hammer fired)
4) HK45 (10 round / hammer fired)
5) P220 (8 round / hammer fired)
6) 1911 ( Merica! )

I'm what those call in Las Vegas a "Low Roller," so I don't have high end 45's.
1. S&W 45 ** 10rds
2. XDM 45 MOD2 13 rds
4. Shield 45 7 rds
5. 1911 X 2 because as TacticalGuju stated "Merica!" LoL 8 rds
6. 1911 Titan 7 rds small but has adjustable sights, so it is pretty accurate.

** My favorite and the one I'm most proficient in

Installed APEX triggers on both S&W models.

Have been impressed by Turkish made guns, so I'm looking for a Sarzmilaz K2 45. If one of those doesn't pop up I'll go for a CZ 97.

CH

I like the 1911 answers, but some of us don't have the patience to deal with springs, magazines and things; let alone pick up a bunch of scattered brass. My 1911 doesn't see much use, so I know this.

Maybe a Ruger Bisley Convertible in 45acp/45 Long Colt would be a better choice. Then you could burn up your 45acp stash while looking for a deal on 45 Long Colt.

The answer is
Yes
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I did not include the Chinese version because I am afraid of Covid-17

My only issue is which one will be.
SIG 220 is too big and heavy for this old gent.
CZ 97 may be, I handle it when the slide stop used to break few year back may be some day.
Glock 21 with a thin grip call me during my sleep time.
XD Springfield fit my wallet right
S&W I did not taste it yet, none of my shooting buddies has it.
Walther I don't know why but resemble to me in shape to a High Point.

I can contribute a brief review of the four .45s I've had in the past few years: a full-size 1911 (SA "Loaded"), a micro 1911 (SA "Micro"), a small plastic single-stack (SA XD/S .45) and a larger plastic double-stack (SA XD/M Compact). I think it is random chance that the first two were Springfields, but anyway, here's my thoughts on them:

The full-size 1911 is super easy to shoot accurately, and super hard to conceal for a sixty-plus guy that is overweight and has no butt.

The micro 1911 is surprisingly easy to shoot pretty accurately and easier to conceal, except I don't.

The XD/S was more painful to shoot than my .380 PPK, which felt like a midget was hitting the web of my hand with a small bat. I traded it to a retired Marine for a nice canoe--a man has to know his limitations.

The XD/M Compact was terrific. I really liked it and so did my 25 year old daughter, but the only way I figured out to conceal it that didn't make my pants fall off was a shoulder holster or a fanny pack. The former wasn't comfortable inside (because, cover garment required) and the latter made me feel conspicuous. So now I use things I can pocket carry, mostly.

I am kind of on team ".45 is good" even I never carry one. Good luck with your decision.

Offhand McFlan said:

For the nth time, I'm asking for practical not romantic or affectionate reasons I should keep the cartridge

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Well, I know this is replying a little late, and I know there's a bajillion other factors involved in effective ballistics; BUT:

If things are serious, and you don't have access to premium defensive loadings, and you need to use your range ammo in actual carry/defense... I'd personally lean towards .45 acp over 9x19 by a bit. And over anything smaller by a good bit.

Given our current climate, I would not condense the caliber options you have, particularly not among larger and more common rds. There's a lot of 1911 owners, and by extension a lot of .45 acp around. Not as much as 9mm Luger, but plenty out there, should the need arise.

In contrast, 9x18 and 7.62 Tokarev are effective too, but odds are slim that you can get an emergency reload from someone else.

Offhand McFlan said:

In 45 I'm thinking of a Beretta, an M&P, maybe even a 1911, maybe a Camp Carbine, a Ruger PC carbine, a Charter Arms Pitbull...and others still.

Thoughts?

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I'm a big fan of the .45ACP cartridge and the 1911 platform. The only .45 ACP carbine that's ever interested me is the H&K USC.

practical, tangible and technical reasons why 45ACP and guns chambered in it should take up space in your arsenal

• You get great performance from .45 for a subsonic round. That is useful if you get into suppressors
• New bullet technology has improved .45 acp performances as well. Multiple brands expand to .75 and .85. According to Lucky Gunner several reach .99 and 1.00. (I haven’t done my own Test to validate that)
• Versatility of bullet weights. Run 230gr If you want mass, 185gr if you want velocity. 185 golden sabers expand up to .75 and claim 1100fps. I have confirmed that on my crony and although I didn’t measure expansion, i was so pleased with the large mushroom there wasn't a need to
  
• .45acp is easy to get and as you mentioned easy to load even in the dark
• 1911s have incredible triggers. The linear pull just lends itself to short crisp Pulls.
  
• 1911 grips angles of 118 are ergonomic. some will call that voodoo but mine feels great and recoil is very manageable. Try one and if you don’t ont like it, get something else
• The 1911 single stack makes concealing a full size easier but you can conceal a double stack if you don’t dislike the girth.
  
• Parts are abundant. Every gunsmith knows them inside and out
• Dependable. Some people say they jam. I haven’t experienced this but i’m sure some do
• Shoot cast bullets, hollowpoints, ball. Everything runs. Just make sure you clean after shooting lead (see leading).
  
• Finding holsters, lasers, sights etc is easy

I’m sure someone will also mention it kills souls and won two world wars but I think it had some help from the 30-06

Get a 1911. It's slim. It's trim. It's got a great trigger.

No, buy 2

a blackhawk convertible would get you started down another road.

murf

You can never have too many guns if you like to shoot.

Of course yes. Either an FNX 45 or “Murica” (1911 Of course.)

Maybe this line-up can help you decide;

On the top is a Colt Lightweight Government; great for all around use from range gun to concealed carry.
The one below that is a standard Colt Government which I use as a range gun and for handload testing.
Third on the list but Number One in my heart is a customized Colt Combat Commander. Nice size and weight for a .45.
Last but not least is my Colt Officer's ACP. Both it and the Combat Commander do better if fed 185 or 200 gr. bullets.

i love my sig p320 .small compact 45 it will eat anything. is easy to carry, and it shoots well has been right on target i never have had hangups jams etc.

Service or Carry?




GR

The M1911, because tens of thousands of Moros, Mexicans, Haitians, Germans, Russians, Nicaraguans, Japanese, Italians, North Koreans, Chinese, Viet Cong, North Viet Namese, and Arabs CAN'T be wrong.