Recommend me a pistol .45acp

If your eyesight is good, I'd go with a classic 5" no china marked Norinco 1911A1 Clone off the E.E. for around $300 shipped and spend the rest on a thousand rounds of the best deal you can find..... :)
 
Beauvais98 said:
That was me. My exposure to the 45 ACP caliber is limited, but I can only rave about my Walther PPQ 45. I'm not saying it's the best 45 out there, but I am extremely satisfied with its accuracy, but I am most impressed with its light and crisp trigger.

When I practice dry firing, the PPQ 45 is amongst all my pistols, the one where the front sight moves the least (or at all for that matter) upon pulling the trigger.

Down side is availability of accessories, if that matters to you, and the price of magazines (about $80 a piece).

Retail price is north of $900 but if you shop around, you can find it for about $750.
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I'll second the vote for the PPQ45. I have a couple of 1911s and an M&P45. I find the grip on the Walther to be excellent, better than the Smith and at least on par with, if not better than, the 1911s in terms of ergonomics for me. I have also found it to be the softest shooting of my .45s. Despite the high bore axis, I find it recoils less and is easier to get back on target than the Smith.

From what I've noticed here, the Walther seems to be under rated and a bit of a sleeper. However, I think that is why they can be picked up for a good price on the EE; and certainly for less than $700.
 
Buy a new S&W M&P 45. Its the best value for the money.

Aside from the Chi-com reverse-engineered 1911 junk, there are few manufacturers that fit your budget. You could go to Wolverine & examine their new production S.A.M. cnc production 1911's. (that are far superior to that communist red army junk)

Quality 1911A1 copies are C$1000.00 plus. Buy the M&P.
 
You can get a good used Remington R1 1911 for about $650. I have 2 that I use for Wild bunch and have never had an issue with either
 
Next on my purchase list is the Springfield 1911 A1 mil spec. Love the classic look, decent price and a good rep as the working man's 1911.
 
I’ve owned 5 different metal/polymer 45’s and I always seemed to gravitate back towards my S&W M&P 45 so much that’s it’s the only 45 I own now.
 
LKB1984 said:
Next on my purchase list is the Springfield 1911 A1 mil spec. Love the classic look, decent price and a good rep as the working man's 1911.
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That was my second pistol ever, bought used here on the ee and still have it. Its beat up and its had modifications done but it is on my never-sell list. With me at the range every trip. I have others I like but this is my go-to.

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And with my other recommendation, a G21. My two were Gen 3, both were great pistols. Wish I still had either of them.

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Here is one for sale right now, not a bad price. I was thinking about it but I'm looking for something else.

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1846821-Springfield-1911
 
The definitive archetype for a .45ACP would be the venerable 1911. I think it worthwhile to explore and familiarize with this yardstick as a starting point even if the the platform is not the latest and greatest. My 2cts lol.
 
SteelFlint said:
The definitive archetype for a .45ACP would be the venerable 1911. I think it worthwhile to explore and familiarize with this yardstick as a starting point even if the the platform is not the latest and greatest. My 2cts lol.
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I agree. I thought I would never want or own a 1911, I thought they were an out of date and primitive design... until I held one. They fit and point like nothing else; they are comfortable, and due to the design a good trigger is normal on a 1911 in any price range. The one I bought was a Norinco in satin chrome finish with an adjustable rear sight. I bought it from a dealer, it was lightly used, and I got it cheap. It feeds great, and the bullets go where I point them. They remain popular for good reason.

I paid little more than $300 for mine; a friend buought a new Sig 1911 last year for $1,600.00 His pistol is finished nicer, and he shoots both his and my pistols very well, but the question is "is it $1,300 nicer? No.

If you have decided on .45, 1911 would be my first choice; also in your price range for a modern pistol of high quality (if you can find one) the IWI 941 Jericho. I have one in .40 S&W and I love it:

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I'm not a fan of plastic frames (call them "composite", it's still injection molded plastic like Tupperware or the dash-board in your car); both the 1911 and the Jericho are steel.
 
"Originally Posted by SteelFlint
The definitive archetype for a .45ACP would be the venerable 1911. I think it worthwhile to explore and familiarize with this yardstick as a starting point even if the the platform is not the latest and greatest. My 2cts lol."
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Meroh said:
I agree. I thought I would never want or own a 1911, I thought they were an out of date and primitive design... until I held one. They fit and point like nothing else; they are comfortable, and due to the design a good trigger is normal on a 1911 in any price range. The one I bought was a Norinco in satin chrome finish with an adjustable rear sight. I bought it from a dealer, it was lightly used, and I got it cheap. It feeds great, and the bullets go where I point them. They remain popular for good reason.

I paid little more than $300 for mine; a friend buought a new Sig 1911 last year for $1,600.00 His pistol is finished nicer, and he shoots both his and my pistols very well, but the question is "is it $1,300 nicer? No.

If you have decided on .45, 1911 would be my first choice; also in your price range for a modern pistol of high quality (if you can find one) the IWI 941 Jericho. I have one in .40 S&W and I love it:

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I'm not a fan of plastic frames (call them "composite", it's still injection molded plastic like Tupperware or the dash-board in your car); both the 1911 and the Jericho are steel.
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I will have to agree with the above gentlemen. I'm an old school cold steel gun fan. Ok maybe not so old school because I like the stainless look and lower required maintenance.

The 45 acp and 1911 were designed for each other, IIRC. Any serious handgunner needs a 1911 in .45acp. I had quite a few 1911s in my time from WWII Remingtons customized to pin guns, to Colt Gov'ts, Combat Elites to Gold Cups.

I'm ashamed to admit being a 1911 snob until I tried Norkie 1911s and saw the light. I'm down to three 1911s now (Springfield SS Loaded, Ruger SR1911, Norinco Sport Two-tone Kotanko custom) because polymer guns are interesting as well.

If limited to only one pistol, my choice will be my Springfield SS Loaded. It is simply the best fitted and most accurate out of the box 1911 I've ever seen for way less than $1,000 (used and barely broken in by first owner with 2,000 rds down the pipe). I have most of the parts, brass, powder, primers and lead to keep her running for a long time.

There's Springfield gov't on the EE right now, reasonable price and almost new. https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1846821-Springfield-1911?highlight=springfield
 
easyrider604 said:
I will have to agree with the above gentlemen. I'm an old school cold steel gun fan. Ok maybe not so old school because I like the stainless look and lower required maintenance.

The 45 acp and 1911 were designed for each other, IIRC. Any serious handgunner needs a 1911 in .45acp. I had quite a few 1911s in my time from WWII Remingtons customized to pin guns, to Colt Gov'ts, Combat Elites to Gold Cups.

I'm ashamed to admit being a 1911 snob until I tried Norkie 1911s and saw the light. I'm down to three 1911s now (Springfield SS Loaded, Ruger SR1911, Norinco Sport Two-tone Kotanko custom) because polymer guns are interesting as well.

If limited to only one pistol, my choice will be my Springfield SS Loaded. It is simply the best fitted and most accurate out of the box 1911 I've ever seen for way less than $1,000 (used and barely broken in by first owner with 2,000 rds down the pipe). I have most of the parts, brass, powder, primers and lead to keep her running for a long time.

There's Springfield gov't on the EE right now, reasonable price and almost new. https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1846821-Springfield-1911?highlight=springfield
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:)

Garonimus said:
You might also try a CZ97B. Classic CZ grip in .45ACP. Some do find the grip to be too large, but it works for me and my hands aren't all that big.
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Nice pistol for sure! If it's like every other CZ, it will have a great trigger and be reliable!
 
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