Nightcrawler
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9x19mm is, in all likelyhood, the most popular pistol cartridge in the world. Ergo, there are more pistols chambered for it than any other.
In the revolver side, .38/.357 has been the dominant cartridge since the end of the Second World War, with .38 Special probably taking the lead in sheer numbers of guns produced.
There are many, many fine guns out there chambered for these rounds. However, I find myself wishing that many of them were scaled up and rechambered for .45ACP. Am I the only one? What guns out there (that are currently only available in 9mm/.40/.357 Sig) would you like to see scalled up to .45ACP or 10mm? What revolvers out there would you like to see enlarged to handle (or perhaps you'd be happy with a 5-shot) .45ACP or 10mm?
REVOLVERS:
-GP100 - Scaled up slightly for .45/10mm. Not nearly so big as a Redhawk.
SEMIAUTOS:
-Steyr M Series: These pistols are very cool looking. I'd buy a .45 model in a heartbeat.
-Springfield XD: XD45, anyone? 4" and 5" versions, thin, double stack, 10-round magazine? (You can fit about 10 rounds of .45 in the same space as 15 rounds of 9mm, without widening the grip much at all.)
-Walther P99: Not the crappy S&W clone, either. (At least, I've heard it's crappy.) Again, would prefer the double-stack 10-round magazine. 10 is a nice, even number for a .45 (It's what my CZ-97 holds.)
-Browning Hi-Power: I don't especially want one, but I know a lot of High Roaders would be all over a .45 or 10mm BHP. To keep the naturally thin grip, a single stack mag would have to be utilized.
-Beretta 92: I think an oversized Beretta 92, holding 10+1 of .45ACP, with it's 5" barrel (and preferably the safety of the Taurus 92) would be AWESOME.
-Jericho 941/Baby Eagle: They make a compact .45, but not a full sized. Sure, it's a CZ clone, but I like its lines. And, a full sized Jericho .45 could probably take my CZ-97/EAA Witness mags!
-Ruger PC Carbine: Not a handgun, but I'd love one of these in .45. They'd probably make it take Ruger pistol mags, but I'd prefer higher capacity.
-Kahr: There are several Kahr guns that I'd like to see scaled up to .45ACP, including the T9 and the Mk. 9. Imagine the T45: 4" barrel, super thin design that, while wider than the 9mm, is still narrower and lighter than even a 1911...
-Kel-Tec: Both the pocket pistol and the carbine would make nice .45s.
That's all I can think of for now.
In the revolver side, .38/.357 has been the dominant cartridge since the end of the Second World War, with .38 Special probably taking the lead in sheer numbers of guns produced.
There are many, many fine guns out there chambered for these rounds. However, I find myself wishing that many of them were scaled up and rechambered for .45ACP. Am I the only one? What guns out there (that are currently only available in 9mm/.40/.357 Sig) would you like to see scalled up to .45ACP or 10mm? What revolvers out there would you like to see enlarged to handle (or perhaps you'd be happy with a 5-shot) .45ACP or 10mm?
REVOLVERS:
-GP100 - Scaled up slightly for .45/10mm. Not nearly so big as a Redhawk.
SEMIAUTOS:
-Steyr M Series: These pistols are very cool looking. I'd buy a .45 model in a heartbeat.
-Springfield XD: XD45, anyone? 4" and 5" versions, thin, double stack, 10-round magazine? (You can fit about 10 rounds of .45 in the same space as 15 rounds of 9mm, without widening the grip much at all.)
-Walther P99: Not the crappy S&W clone, either. (At least, I've heard it's crappy.) Again, would prefer the double-stack 10-round magazine. 10 is a nice, even number for a .45 (It's what my CZ-97 holds.)
-Browning Hi-Power: I don't especially want one, but I know a lot of High Roaders would be all over a .45 or 10mm BHP. To keep the naturally thin grip, a single stack mag would have to be utilized.
-Beretta 92: I think an oversized Beretta 92, holding 10+1 of .45ACP, with it's 5" barrel (and preferably the safety of the Taurus 92) would be AWESOME.
-Jericho 941/Baby Eagle: They make a compact .45, but not a full sized. Sure, it's a CZ clone, but I like its lines. And, a full sized Jericho .45 could probably take my CZ-97/EAA Witness mags!
-Ruger PC Carbine: Not a handgun, but I'd love one of these in .45. They'd probably make it take Ruger pistol mags, but I'd prefer higher capacity.
-Kahr: There are several Kahr guns that I'd like to see scaled up to .45ACP, including the T9 and the Mk. 9. Imagine the T45: 4" barrel, super thin design that, while wider than the 9mm, is still narrower and lighter than even a 1911...
-Kel-Tec: Both the pocket pistol and the carbine would make nice .45s.
That's all I can think of for now.