kmrcstintn
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I am doing some fact finding and developing criteria for making a final decision on a .45 autoloader for a housegun (primary purpose) and range use. I have limited the choices. Before I mention the choices let me explain the criteria.
1) I have been to 6 different shops in the last week and looked over the used selections and I was not satisfied with what I found...no good used recommendations!
2) I have owned 1911's and do not like the finicky nature out of the box or having to run over 500 rounds to develop reliability...no 1911 recommendations!
3) I have owned Sigs and do not like the ergos; I have owned Glocks and do not like the ergos; I do not have the money for H&K and do not want one; I do not like the ergos of Beretta 8045; I do not mess with the "hit or miss" reliability of Taurus products (I have owned several and do not like or want them ever again)...no recommendations for anything listed in this category!!!
4) The finalists and why: budget of @ $500, give or take
a) Ruger P97...I've owned before and like the ergos and reliability; the price for a new one is $399.99; I like the DA capability and the "restrike" capability if a dud ignition is encountered; I like the company's handling of warranty repairs
b) Springfield Armory XD-45...I like the ergos, I like the hi-cap capability in a package that fits; I have not fired one yet, but I am getting nothing but positive feedback on the internet and in talking to shop employees; I like the warranty that is offered; price for a new service model (4" barrel) is $525 to 529 and a new tactical model (5" barrel) is $560
Between the underrated and underappreciated Ruger p97 and the new wonder kid on the block Springfield XD-45, what would your choice be and the attributes that attracted you to it? Thank you.
1) I have been to 6 different shops in the last week and looked over the used selections and I was not satisfied with what I found...no good used recommendations!
2) I have owned 1911's and do not like the finicky nature out of the box or having to run over 500 rounds to develop reliability...no 1911 recommendations!
3) I have owned Sigs and do not like the ergos; I have owned Glocks and do not like the ergos; I do not have the money for H&K and do not want one; I do not like the ergos of Beretta 8045; I do not mess with the "hit or miss" reliability of Taurus products (I have owned several and do not like or want them ever again)...no recommendations for anything listed in this category!!!
4) The finalists and why: budget of @ $500, give or take
a) Ruger P97...I've owned before and like the ergos and reliability; the price for a new one is $399.99; I like the DA capability and the "restrike" capability if a dud ignition is encountered; I like the company's handling of warranty repairs
b) Springfield Armory XD-45...I like the ergos, I like the hi-cap capability in a package that fits; I have not fired one yet, but I am getting nothing but positive feedback on the internet and in talking to shop employees; I like the warranty that is offered; price for a new service model (4" barrel) is $525 to 529 and a new tactical model (5" barrel) is $560
Between the underrated and underappreciated Ruger p97 and the new wonder kid on the block Springfield XD-45, what would your choice be and the attributes that attracted you to it? Thank you.