Might be time for a .45

Looking for a .45

  • Sig P220

    Votes: 35 18.6%

  • Glock 21

    Votes: 26 13.8%

  • Kimber Custom II

    Votes: 27 14.4%

  • Another full-size 1911

    Votes: 100 53.2%
  • Total voters
    188
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daytodaze said:
Just sold my AR15 because it wasn't getting any love at the range and now I'm wondering if I should get something in .45 to help me get over my loss. This is going to be strictly a range gun, as I have my home defense and ccw covered with a system I am very comfortable and proficient with.

Recently picked up a sig P226 and really like it, so the sig P220 is an option. I'm also a glock man primarily, and wouldn't mind having a G21. Then there is the 1911 dilemma... I have a buddy who is selling his Kimber custom II for a reasonable price. I've always been intrigued by 1911s, but haven't ever had one at the top of my list. This is a genre I don't know much about, so maybe there is something that would be a better buy for around the same price?

What do you guys think? I'm open to other suggestions, but keep it under $800 please
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I can keep it under $600 and it will be reliable and easy to maintain.
1.Glock 21 Gen 3
2.Springfield XD 45
3.S&W M&P 45
All sound guns that will do the job everytime! Good luck with your search.
 
I have 3 of the G21s and 3 1911s. The 21s rock but so do the 1911s. Plinking with the 1911s and duty for the 21s when I can. Good times.
 
My G21 is an end of the world type gun. Not super fun to shoot though and hard on brass.
P220's are great CHL guns. One of the best carry 45's made.

For the range only though 1911 rules. Custom build one up yourself! It's very fun!
 
Big fan of .45's I have an

ATI Commander 4" 1911
RIA Tactical Two Tone 5"1911
EAA Witness Elite Stock
FNP-45
Glock 21SF
S&W 745 10th Year Commemorative
SA XD 5" Tactical

And now I'm looking for one in the 3-3.5" range

By the way, some I like better than others, but it's all personal choice.
 
For a range gun and the right price I'd definitely get the Kimber. It'll shoot extremely well out of the box and then you can start messing with it at make it very special indeed. :)
 
To be honest, if you go new, other than some "B" brand 1911s like RIA and their ilk, you are left pretty much with the glock for under $800. I love glocks for carry, simple draw and shoot, but for a range gun, the sig is Superb. Once broken in and with an ungraded spring package, the single action pull on the P220 will rival all but the best 1911 triggers costing easily 1000's more. I realize that is blasphemy to the 1911 cult, but you’ll all get over it. The Sig will also probably have a longer life that anything else (save *perhaps* the glock) and their customer service is top notch if you can afford enough ammo to wear it out.
 
I voted the Kimber, since I have 3 and all are great guns. If you can shoot the Custom II and it works well, get it. As for Colt 1911's I have one and am still trying to fix issues with it. I have 7 1911's and it was by far the worst shooting one out of the box.
 
My vote is for both the SIG P220 and Glock 21 Gen4!!

You should also have a 1911. If you like the "classic" look, just buy a Colt World War I repro. The box alone is neat; the typed booklet is fantastic. Mine ate JHP and FMJ out of the box.
 
Some 1911 suggestions in your price range:

Sig. Yes Sig with their external extractor, both classic and Sig styling.
S&W. Another external extractor design, available with or without Swartz safety.
Colt. Yes a 1991 A1 is $801 and in my opinion worth it.

As far as a Glock or 220 outlasting a 1911, point me in the direction of someone who has worn one out or repost that in 70 years. Yes, plenty of originals still in working condition and that was before hardening.
 
daytodaze,

Try the Glock 21 Gen4 with a Ghost connector. It will fit right in with what you are already accustomed to.

The Ghost connector cleans up the trigger. Just add night sights and you're good to go. If you're right handed, the mag release can be moved to the right side of the gun so you can operate it with your index finger.

As far as a Glock or 220 outlasting a 1911, point me in the direction of someone who has worn one out or repost that in 70 years. Yes, plenty of originals still in working condition and that was before hardening.
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Not the point of the thread and I doubt it's going to be an issue for the OP. I've seen it go both ways. 60k rounds through a SIG P226 with even wear and no reason to replace it...45k rounds through an S&W 1911 resulted in a cracked frame and unsafe firing conditions. Then again, 100K+ through a Kimber Custom (series 1) with steel frame and it was still going strong. Then there are the IPSC guys who rebuild their 1911's frequently since they're doing 30k rounds a month versus a gun made in WWII that sits in the safe and gets shot on grandpa's birthday. There are so many variables that it's not even worth talking about.
 
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My search continues! A few nice guns have popped up, but no deals have been made yet, because I've got a house full of guns and might as well buy the perfect gun when it comes allong.

I'm finding most people around here want more for their 1911s than I am willing to spend, and I told my buddy to sell his gun because he got a great offer that I didn't want him to miss out on (about 200 more than he was going to sell to me). I'll still gladly scoop one up if I can, even if it's not the next gun I purchase.

To reply to some of the chat on here: my sig p226 is a total beater. I bought it from a Tucson cop who uses and abuses his sigs, but it fires accurately whenever you ask it to. Also, my Outlook on reliability and durability was forged by my first gun (glock 23). It seems like the best deals around here are for lightly used usp .45s and and glock 21 and 30s. Like everyone is saying, though... I'm stocked up on .40 cal glocks. I also have shot a friend's xd45, and although it was cool, I wasn't super impressed, so I imagine a glock 21 will feel about the same.

Thanks for all the replies everyone! As soon as I find the right gun at the right price ill post some gun porn and make ready for some mud slinging!
 
btw, if anyone is shopping for used USPs, this chart is a good reference for dating the gun:

A - 0
B - 1
C - 2
D - 3
E - 4
F - 5
G - 6
H - 7
I - 8
K - 9

Somebody told me "Lightly carried, only a couple hundred rounds through it..." kinda hard to believe when you know the gun is 16 years old and the finish is toasted! Haha
 
You like sigs and glocks, stick with what you love. :)

I had a kimber pro cdp II. It gave me 5,000 + trouble free rounds with regular spring replacement in the mags and recoil spring. Kimber replaced a broken MIM ambi safety free of charge even though it was out of warranty (ok, they sent me a free replacement and I replaced it...but whatever, it was free). I enjoyed it.

That being said, I didn't regret seeing it go. For anywhere near $800+, I'd buy a different 1911.
 
I just bought an FNP 45 Competition and really like it. Very accurate, very easy to control and very flexible. Do you want a good DA/SA ? You got it. Do you want a SA with a good safety and 4 # clean pull? You got it.

If you miss the rifle too much then buy a nice Kriss. Way above $800 but you got a 2-4
:) The Kriss is reportedly a great rifle within its range and makes those BIG holes!
 
I was issued my first 1911 when I was 18 years old and in the Army. It saved my bacon and a couple buddies on 2 different occasions. Nice to have that fast,simple, hard hitting handgun when all else is gone. Since then I've owned 6 or more and still own 2 and don't think I could go for a walk without one. Buy one, get a good government model, shoot it with the ammo your going to use in a self defense situation and make sure it feeds then dont mess with it. Just take it shooting and get very familiar with it. Thank God I havent had to shoot anyone in 46 years and hope I go to my grave without doing so but if it is going to happen it will be with a gun that has been my friend for all those years. Hope you find it to be a friend also. Frank
 
If you want a fun shooter/home defense/heirloom.....Go Colt, Springfield, or .....Colt. A lot of companies make "quality stuff", but why would you settle for "quality stuff" when you can have the best...(as far a 1911s go).
 
Check out the Double Star 1911. They are a small manufacturer located in Winchester Kentucky. They forge all the main parts and use Ed Brown parts for smaller bits, also have storm lake barrels. It is without a doubt the best shooting gun I own.
 
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