Looking for a semi-auto .45 ACP, somewhat affordable, first handgun

[bsctov]

Hey guys, I'm looking for my first handgun here pretty soon and I need some advice as to what to buy.


Here are my only criteria:

1. No Glocks or 1911's (I cannot stand the trigger safety on the Glock pinching the skin on my finger every time I pull it and I don't like how the 1911's look.)

2. Made by a good company

3. $500 or around there.

 

[Nuke8401]

M&P

Has a trigger similar to the glock, never had my finger pinched be either.

 

[Nasty]

Bersa Ultra Compact 45...a great carry piece. I have the stainless version once available and it is in daily use. Never a single malfunction, accurate and best of all, less than $400.

 

[JTQ]

Ruger P90 or P345.

 

[memphisjim]

not hard to remove the trigger safety on a glock
ive never been pinched however
ruger is a good choice
cz 97 but its 700 new used maybe could be good
used sig
used h&k

 

[Fremmer]

Check out a FNH pistol. They are priced through Buds at around $550, come with three mags, and strike me as a really good deal.

 

[JFtheGR8]

Springfield XD. I just bought one and looked at quite a few in my search.

 

[delta53]

you don't

like the way a 1911 looks in my eye a 1911 is perfection from 90 years ago he got it right,except he just was right handed

 

[ichiban]

I can't say that I would get a .45 acp as a first handgun, but that is just me. 9mms are a lot cheaper to shoot while you work on your proficiency.

FN makes a great handgun at a very reasonable price. Again, I'd recommend the FNP-9 but if you have your heart set on .45acp try the FNP-45. It is a little larger grip than I like but then I am a big 1911 fan.

 

[Water-Man]

Springfield XD

 

[CJ]

For what purpose is always a question. I'd also hesitate to discount an entire massive set of quality options simply because of appearance.

If you insist on these criteria, I'd suggest an XD simply based on what I own and my experience. Others would probably work quite well also, but I don't have firsthand experience that meets your criteria.

 

[easyg]

Well, since Glocks pinch your finger (never heard that one before) then forget about Springfield Armory XD's....they also have the Glock style trigger safety.

Maybe a S&W M&P or a Ruger.

 

[Onward Allusion]

Steel or polymer? New or used? Also would not recommend a .45ACP as a first handgun.

bsctov
Looking for a semi-auto .45 ACP, somewhat affordable, first handgun

 

[markallen]

Ruger P345.

 

[HOV]

EAA Witness
Springfield XD45

 

[geronimo509]

S&W 3rd gen 4506 or similar

 

[Dr.Mall Ninja]

Wow, you dont like how 1911's look? I guess I would go with an XD

 

[ArmedBear]

I like my XD45.

The 1911, however, will look a lot better to you if you shoot a good one.

 

[Enachos]

Springfield xd- very nice grip feel

 

[cjl8651]

Didn't Smith & Wesson make the SW99 in .45?

 

[rondog]

I don't like how the 1911's look

Man, some people just ain't got no taste.....

 

[bsctov]

"Man, some people just ain't got no taste..... "


Yeah tell me about it, have you seen the newer 1911's?

 

[hddeluxe]

Springfield XD45--but you still gotta love the 1911

 

[jahwarrior]

buy yourself a HiPoint and be done with it!

 

[Quiet]

Look for a police trade in S&W Model 4506.