What .45 For Self Defense?

[SUPERMAN 3]

Hk usp

 

[Fisherman12]

Sorry for leaving everyone hanging.

I'm trying to find a Series 70 new production Colt, but it's hard to find one in person.

Other than that, I'm still thinking about another .45.

Problem with Glocks and XD's are that they don't fit my hand at all.

Problem with USP is that it's too "snappy" in my hand. It just doesn't "feel" right.

I'd prefer a model that's been around for at least 20 years or so and is well proven and reliable. I do prefer steel frames.

 

[Prosser]

Hi
I like stainless if you are carrying it CCW.

Detonics CombatMasters and pretty much their entire line are excellent stainless firearms. Pick your size.

Ed Browns' bobtail. Dan Wessons' now very expensive bobtail commander.

Check Wilson as well. Colt's are classics in 1911's as well.

For something completely different the Kahr PM45 and CW 45's are very light and concealable, and shoot well.

 

[Fisherman12]

Is it not letting anyone else go to the third page?


update: nvm its fixed

 

[stinger 327]

I asked about the G21/G21sf earlier. But I shot it again yesterday and the grip is too fat and long (even the SF) for me.

But I'm seriously trying to get a tough, reliable .45 semi auto that can last a lifetime.

This is going to be a full size home defense and possibly CCW self defense firearm, so it must be absolutely reliable. I know machines can fail, but the point stands.

It needs to be a time tested, proven design that's well known for reliability and durability.

Any suggestions?

I love the Glock 21 and it is the full size model as it's accurate. But I want another .45 ACP and I don't have a 1911 and from what I understand a 1911 is one of those kinds of guns that you have to have at least one of which would be a RIA Armscor for me because the price is right. Or get a Sig P-220 but that costs in the 800 range and isn't a 1911 style but a SA/DA pistol of great quality and shoots accurate right out of the box.
Sig 1911 are in the $1,000 range

My budget is $2,000

I love the Glock 21 and it is the full size model as it's accurate. But I want another .45 ACP and I don't have a 1911 and from what I understand a 1911 is one of those kinds of guns that you have to have at least one of which would be a RIA Armscor for me because the price is right. Or get a Sig P-220 but that costs in the 800 range and isn't a 1911 style but a SA/DA pistol of great quality and shoots accurate right out of the box.
Sig 1911 are in the $1,000 range

 

[HKGuns]

Your budget is two grand and you were looking at gLoCk? Something doesn't add up here. There are a lot of choices in that budget. Go to a range and shoot some.

 

[powder]

Glock 36 IWB in summer.

Caspian Custom OWB with winter clothes.

 

[HorseSoldier]

Your budget is two grand and you were looking at gLoCk? Something doesn't add up here. There are a lot of choices in that budget. Go to a range and shoot some.

With a $2K budget, the Glock option would allow for pistol, high quality holster, a combat/defensive pistol course with a top tier instructor and money left over for a bunch of ammo and money for any range fees that might be involved in continuing practice. I'm not really a Glock guy, but there can be a logic to going that route (or other pistols at around the same price point).