40 s&w

[calaverasslim]

I'm considering on a 40S&W semi-auto but not sure whats available. I had 2 of them from S&W and I detested them. Don't like the trigger pul for starters. Had one in 45 and got rid of that one also. Bought a Kimber. Now I own several autos in the 1911 configuration. Here comes the question.

Who makes what in 40 S&W cal. on the 1911 Platform?

 

[Prophet]

A question I have been pondering as of late. And one I can't really answer.

If you're looking for something more compact (as am I) the Springfield EMP looks nice. But it's pricey. Other than that, I don't know.

 

[Mags]

Para makes a good 40 in a 1911 platform I hear, have no experience with it myself as in my opinion the 40 S&W should have never been invented.

 

[gglass]

My vote would have to go to STI. You can have many of their 1911's configured as .40 S&W. STI is known for their competition ready handguns.

http://www.stiguns.com/

 

[calaverasslim]

But Lord, are they pricey.... I'm looking at a CZ 75B rite now. Kinda like a 1911.

 

[EOD Guy in VA]

My Springfield Armory 1911 is superb, and they do make models in 40S&W.

If you're not closed to other options, check SIG Sauer. I have 5 in various models and calibers. All are 100% reliable and very accurate.

Also, if you haven't checked out the S&W M&P line you should give it a look. I have 3 and 1 more on the way. Superb pistol.

 

[M&PVolk]

Dan Wesson. They make a 1911 in .40 and their guns are probably the best factory 1911's without being a custom gun.

 

[blikseme300]

Not 1911 based, but..

Wanted a .40 S&W but could not find a CZ75. (I am a CZ fan.) Was at Academy and bought a Stoeger Cougar for $399. This is an amazing pistol for the price! Went back to Academy and also bought the 9mm. This pistol is just as good as my CZ P01.

 

[wnycollector]

Check out the CZ40b. It was designed as a joint venture between Colt and CZ. You can carry it cocked and locked or DA/SA. I have one and LOVE it. I have put ~2000 rounds through it and it is flawless.

 

[burningsquirrels]

CZs work good. if you want 1911, then get an STI. 40 cal is pretty much what everyone uses in race guns along with 9 major or 38 super to make major. STI makes lots of reliable guns in 40.

 

[Zerodefect]

I don't get it.

Why put anything other than a .45 in a 1911? I can see the need in small guns like the EMP, but why?

I love the .40, power and weight near the .45 and capacity nearly as good as 9mm, with the recoil of both combined. But it's a round desighned for compact Glocks and M&P's IMO.

 

[GoodKat]

But Lord, are they pricey.... I'm looking at a CZ 75B rite now. Kinda like a 1911.

That would be a good choice.

 

[trstafford]

STI

STI has them

http://www.stiguns.com/

 

[Rockwell1]

Why put anything other than a .45 in a 1911? I can see the need in small guns like the EMP, but why?

Free market economy. There's an open market there people are filling it I'd buy a Dan Wesson Valor in a heartbeat

 

[ugaarguy]

New Dan Wessons in 10mm have ramped barrels, so you have a decent variety of aftermarket 40 S&W that a gunsmith could fit. With that combo you'd have plenty of ammo options from 40 S&W FMJ to plink with, to full house 10mm for medium game hunting / contiguous 48 woods carry.

I don't get it.

Why put anything other than a .45 in a 1911? I can see the need in small guns like the EMP, but why?

I love the .40, power and weight near the .45 and capacity nearly as good as 9mm, with the recoil of both combined. But it's a round desighned for compact Glocks and M&P's IMO.

See above. 10mm in a 1911 built for it just rocks. Adding a 40 S&W bbl increases the versatility