Single Action 45ACP Options?

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

Like my Sig P226 in 9mm and I like my Colt Cold Cup in 45. I'm starting to like the active safety of SAO cocked&locked versus DA/SA (I'm not looking to start a war on that) but I'd like a bit more than 8 rounds. I guess I could go with 10 round single stacks, but I was hoping to open the envelope a bit more.

I'm looking for a 45ACP for classes and for home, that is SAO but has higher capacity (10+). It seems that all I can really find are P220s and 1911 hi-cap models. Researched the FNP USG model, but eventhough it has a kind of hybrid DA/SA with SAO mode, it just seems odd. Had a XD before, how do the safety model ones compare, or are they just DA/SA with a safety added?

Besides the 1911s and the P220, are there any other SAO pistols? Looking for a full size 5 inch barrel with a rail.

Thanks

 

[FoMoGo]

EAA Witness Match, but it doesnt have the rail.


Jim

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

The Springfield XD is technically a SAO action.

The H&K USP can be optionally carried cocked and locked. If you want high capacity you will have to go with the full-size version.

 

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

I've thought of the XD, and I think it came with a safety for some models. I think I could wait for a XDm45, but I'd still like a safety on it.

I was looking thru the H&K website, and I saw a lot of SA/DA, but they are kind of chinsy with details, I'll look around.

Since it won't be a carry gun, bigger won't be a problem.

Just wish Sig would make a x-five tactical "226" in 45acp.

Guess I'll have to go tothe gun store and do some fondling.

 

[Old Fuff]

CZ pistols are SA/DA, but they can be carried in condition 1 (cocked & locked). Even Jeff Cooper admired the design.

www.cz-usa.com

 

[tbtrout]

I would say CZ97

 

[Black Dime]

Cz75b

 

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

Thanks guys for the CZ nod. Cool guns, just not SA and only 10 rounds. I'd probably just get some 10rnd mags for my 1911 instead of getting a new gun.

I can't believe that 1911/2011 and the P220 SAO are the only true SA guns out there in .45acp?

 

[faizi]

CZ-97

 

[chris in va]

probably just get some 10rnd mags for my 1911 instead of getting a new gun.

I know a guy that carries a spare 10 round mag. Cheaper than buying a whole new gun too.

 

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

If I opened up the criteria to .40SW, would that open up any more platforms?

 

[MadMercS55]

1911's aside, I found the new Sig P220 in SAO to be very nice. Picked one up a few weeks back and it is very accurate and so far 100% reliable with everything I've put through it. I believe Sig also makes a longslide or match version of the SAO P220 as well. When it comes to Sigs, I'm normally a German purist, however the SAO pieces really caught my eye and are built on a German frame with U.S. made slide. Mine has right around a 5.5lbs trigger with clean break and nice reset. If you're really used to a 1911, the Sig might take some getting used to since they have no grip safety.

 

[Mike OTDP]

If you can do without the rail, look at a Pardini GT45.

 

[franconialocal]

The new Springfield "Lightweight Operator" looks really nice. 1911 style. It's going to be my next sidearm.