I need a 45 auto with a rail

[Gunny45]

I have decided to switch from my present home protection gun - an XD9 with a streamlight TLR2 attached, to something in .45 ACP with a rail so I can still use my TLR2 with it. I think I want something lightweight. Can you gentlemen suggest anything?

 

[The Amigo]

Taurus

Taurus millenium PT 145. Small light weight, has rails and 10 +1 in chamber of 45 ACP.

 

[Black Majik]

HK USP w/ Surefire adapter and X200

 

[rantingredneck]

Ruger P345......

 

[MountainBear]

Any of the current plastic pistols should do the job. Glock, Sig, HK, SA XD, Taurus, S&W M&P.
The two that have gotten my attention lately are the Taurus 24/7 OSS and the M&P. I haven't heard much about the Taurus, but what I have heard has been good, and everyone I talk to in the LEO field really seems to be high on the M&P...
And for a home protection gun, lightweight should be lower on the priority scale, especially with the .45 ACP cartridge.
Hope this helped, good luck...
--Bear

 

[GW]

XD-45
TLR will fit on it and you have a pistol system you're already familiar with.

 

[USMC Tanker]

I completely agree with GW.

 

[Gunny45]

I am not too enthused about the XD because the fit is kind of small for my hand. Otherwise I love the pistol.

 

[tydephan]

Smith and Wesson M&P45. Should be out soon.

 

[GW]

Well, the XD-45 will be a tad bigger
I suggest that you handle one (if you haven't already)
I love mine

 

[CZ-100]

Taurus millenium PT 145. Small light weight, has rails and 10 +1 in chamber of 45 ACP.

I 2nd the PT145..

 

[GW]

PT-145 is a great little 45 but the space for a light is very small
Will a TLR fit?

 

[Ala Dan]

GOOD STUFF

XD-.45 ACP~!

 

[Gunny45]

Thanks, GW, but I tried the XD45 when it first came out and it was still smallish for me.
I also looked up the PT145 on the Taurus site and there is no such weapon listed anymore?

 

[GW]

Second page! on the pistols site but it looks like the latest generation has no rail

 

[MikePGS]

Sig P220R

 

[GW]

http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=40&category=Pistol

 

[Gunny45]

Nope. No rail.

 

[briansp82593]

glock 30
glock 21
m&p
xd 45
fnp 45
taurus 247
hk
hi point

 

[doubleg]

Go with the Sig P220.

 

[DogBonz]

HK All the way

The USP is the way to go.

Cocked and Locked... 'Nuff said.

 

[Gunny45]

I had the Sig 220 and sold it....
I have been looking at the USP but cannot find any in stores...
If the M&P comes out soon I would like to look that one over even though I don't care for S&W customer service.
I also want to handle the P345 - looks very nice.
Any others I should look at?

 

[briansp82593]

wait until the new fn comes out if its anything like the 9/40 its gonna be niccccee

 

[eflatminor]

I'm doing the same thing!

Except I don't think it should be lightweight since it won't be a carry gun. I want a full size 1911 with rail and light attached (maybe a laser, I'm still deciding). I don't want to spring for a Wilson or Baer or Brown that will sit at home most of the time, so I'll probably go with a Springfield or similar. I require reliability above all with such a weapon (when using hollow points) and night sites. Other than that, a plain looking, reasonably accurate weapon is all that's required. Just make sure you're comfortable with how it works. It MUST be second nature to you (which a 1911 is for me) because IF you do need it, you'll not want to have to think about how it works.

 

[GW]

Well, if the XD-45 won't do it I'll suggest the Glock 30
Beefy, yet compact has a light rail and 10 round capacity.
And darn reliable to boot