Which .45 mega poll oddball type question

[Correia]

Okay, this is a variation on the traditional which gun poll. I already own plenty, this is a strict hypothetical.

If you worked for a contractor-type security company (except usually operating stateside) and the only specification for your handgun had to be that it was chambered in .45 ACP, which of the above would you carry?

Concealment is not an issue. Usually the gun will be openly carried. The gun would need to be with you constantly, and must be up for serious abuse.

Also the handgun is not your main weapon. Usually a long gun will be available.

Money is not an issue. The pay is extremely good. There are armorers/gunsmiths on staff who will tinker around with anything.

This is a kind of odd hypothetical, but pertains to a project I'm working on. I want to see what we gun folks would tend to run with in this situation.

 

[Chipperman]

You forgot to attach the choices

 

[Dr.Rob]

I have to say while my gut choice would be a Colt 1911... since ccw isn't an issue, the 'cost doesn't matter' factor steered me towards the bulkier USP.

I've only seen them malfunction a handful of times in IDPA and it seems like it's an issue of really big hands or wearing gloves. It's a very well made weapon.

Since the USP can be modified to be carried C&L, that would be my choice. Have the armorer grind off the tire tread front strap in favor of a tacky Houge like surface with finger-grooves (you said I had an armorer).

 

[MCgunner]

Ruger KP90DC

 

[Correia]

Dr. Rob, you might even be able to guess which hypothetical "security force" this is for. The armorer's name is Milo. (working on #2 right now)

Just doing research, I wouldn't mind about 180 responses, just to see what this cross section ends up with.

 

[cookekdjr]

Chose the p220. The HK would be a good alternate. If it fit my hand better, I'd choose the HK for its higher capacity.
-david

 

[XDKingslayer]

I don't understand why people would chose a 1911 single stack when there are guns like the XD-45 that hold double the rounds.

 

[battlehatch]

I pack an XD .45 tactical. Hi capacity, shoots great, pretty light, decent safety features.

 

[Nathan Williams]

I of course chose the GLOCK, I already own both of them . While I am a fan of 1911 style pistols I would rather trust my life to a GLOCK. I have never had a failure to fire in either of mine, but have seen many Kimbers jam. Plus 13 round magazines are a huge bonus over 7 or 8. Also if put in a high stress situation I dont want to have to fumble with a saftey, just point and shoot only GLOCK has that. I have never shot the XD, or USP but doubt I would like them, and the grips on a Sig just dont work for me.

 

[R.H. Lee]

I'm going with the Glock 21. It will stand up to serious abuse, is thoroughly reliable, has double the capacity of any 1911 pattern pistol, and has the simplest manual of arms.

Only mods I'd make would be night sights and grip reduction as desired.

 

[HSMITH]

No doubt about it, my choice would be 2011 type from STI or SVI but preferably built by my choice of smith.....

 

[2TransAms]

The USP is tied 5-5 with the ol' single-stack 1911? Hmm...I voted USP,I'd rather shoot a 1911 anyday,but 12+1 is the kicker here folks. Plus,it's Jack Bauer's gun

 

[Geronimo45]

CZ 97. Save the extra money for more mags and ammo. If you're carrying openly, you may be dealing with more people than a concealed carrier.

 

[ugaarguy]

I'll take the Standard 5" Springfield Armory "Loaded" model, stainless or parkerized. As soon as I got it I'd have the armorer replace all lockwork with Wilson or C&S machined parts and install & tune the C&S spring steel extractor; ala 1911Tuner's recommended reliability mods. Since my hand is fat at the top by the thumb and thin at the bottom near the pinkie the memory pad type beavertail would get replaced with one that has a standard profile grip surface. The ILS flat MSH would be replaced with a non ILS A1 style arched MSH (to fit my hand) with lanyard loop for retention. Throw in a bunch of Wilson 8rd mags and I'd be very happy with the setup as a backup to a long gun.

 

['Card]

No-brainer: XD-45.

 

[Deer Hunter]

I went for the CZ 97. Great gun for a good price, leaves you money for ammo and mags. Plus, it fits me better than all the others on the list.

 

[SigfanUSAF]

Since a pair of ivory handles Colt SAAs isn't a choice, I'll take my two P220s

 

[Chipperman]

USP 45 Tactical with night sights.

 

[Black Majik]

Ya know, as much as I want to pick the 1911 (and as much as my mouse is just hovering over that option on the poll), I'm going to have to pick something else.

My pick, would be something polymer , something not 1911 , and something tacticool . Thankfully not something Glock

My pick, if I was gone for crazy conditions.... would be a HK Expert with night sights and Surefire X200B.

Go tupperware!

 

[usmccpl]

Ruger P90 or P97






one shot one kill

 

[Optical Serenity]

HK USP.

 

[P95Carry]

SIG 220 - it is very close to my carry 226 and of course manual of arms identical.

Plus it's a great and reliable shooter.

 

[HSMITH]

Lots of posters touting price as a reason when money isn't supposed to be an issue.....

It is also interesting to note how many are picking 'rack grade' guns when the sky is basically the limit. No point to make, just an interesting (to me) observation.

 

[P95Carry]

Hope my 220 ain't ''rack grade'' H

Mind you my 226 ST cost a fair bit more than a 220.

 

[lycanthrope]

2011.....

Why have 8, when you can have 16 in a platform lighter than a Government model 1911.