Need .45 Auto recommendation

[Richard2003]

I want to buy a .45 Auto that is reliable right out of the box. Under $1000.
I am considering Kimber, Sig and others.
This is for the range and maybe to carry once in a while.
What do you recommend?

Thanks

Rich

 

[bg226]

Glock 30.

 

[Northslope Nimrod]

If primarily a range gun - I would recommend something all steel. Unless you won't be shooting it a ton.....then go with alloy or steel. For shooters, I like 1911's.

Take a look at these:
1. S&W - Feels the best in my hand - fit and finish is superb.
2. Colt - All steel - great for resale & you can brag that its "a Colt."
3. STI - look at the new Spartan model for a budget STI. Haven't held one.

Kimber or Sig would be fine too.

 

[Claude Clay]

carry

unless you are --very--comfortable carrying cocked&locked, buy the sig da/sa model w/ a decocker. they are very accurate, top of the line. You might even consider a P239 in 40......i have shot IDPA w/ mine- it is that accurate. good luck

 

[1BLINDREF]

Sig P220 Carry
http://www.sigarms.com/Products/ShowCatalogProduct.aspx?categoryid=37

 

[HMMurdock]

I second the Glock 30.

TRL

 

[tydephan]

My recommendation would be the Smith and Wesson M&P45 that is due out on shelves any day now...

 

[Detachment Charlie]

XD-45

Since you didn't restrict this to 1911s, look at the XD-45. Mine has been as reliable as a Toyota.

 

[CountGlockula]

Check out the Glock .45GAP models. You won't be disappointed.

 

[Black Majik]

HK USP!

 

[redactor]

My Vote,

Kimber Pro Carry II HD: http://http://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/compactprocarry/procarryhd.php

 

[.45&TKD]

Kimber TLE, $800-850.

Full size, all steel, night sights, front strap checkering. Be sure to get one with internal extractor. Best deal in 1911's, IMHO.

Once you start shooting it, you will want to carry it primarily.

 

[BADUNAME13]

Kimber
Springfield
HK
Glock

In that order.

 

[prolanman]

Sig P220R Carry

 

[geterdone]

Springfield XD 45 compact. Very accurate...Concealable with short magazine...High capacity with long mag. Built like a bank vault and under $550. Doesn't get any better than that

 

[longeyes]

Another vote for the Glock 30. Great gun. Spend the remainder on ammo and training.

 

[.45Guy]

*Cough* Taurus 945 *Cough* Did anyone else hear something?

 

[shooter1]

I would also go with the Kimber Pro Carry, series l if you can find a used one. I hate the firing pin safety on the series ll !!!!
str1

 

[gudel]

I want to buy a .45 Auto that is reliable right out of the box.

HK.

 

[shooter1]

If I bought a pistol in the $1000 range and it wasn't reliable right out of the box, I'd put it back in the box and send it to the manufacturer!
str1

 

[whited]

.

Get the one that fits your hand the best.

 

[Gunny45]

Do NOT overlook the XD45. I am getting mine tomorrow.

 

[shooter1]

The budget is $1000, buy something nice. Everyone needs a barbecue gun!The Glocks/XDs/Taurus/S&W guns in the $500 range are good shooters, but don't have the pride of ownership factor going for them.
str1

 

[tbtrout]

XD or P220

 

[mattw]

XD if you want plastic.

SA Loaded if you want steel.