opinions on .45ACP with 4.25" barrel

[ian_in_vic]

Thank you one and all, for your ideas. I will start to look around at the ones suggested.
I was told to look at S&W M and P's. I know they are DAO, but was told they were a good choice.

Excellent choice in a "modern" 45 auto.

 

[bobbyjack]

I just last week bought a S&W 4566 and it is exactly 4.25 inches,its an old gun but is still on the LAPD carry list and has a trigger pull like a 686.

Light to carry like a truck,but that works well with a small .45acp.

Bo)

 

[panda1]

Just picked up a nib s&w 45 with a 4.25 barrel, looks good and feels nice in my hands, will let you know how it shoots after I give it a test drive

 

[clk]

Just picked up a nib s&w 45 with a 4.25 barrel, looks good and feels nice in my hands, will let you know how it shoots after I give it a test drive

Panda 1

What model of S&W did you buy? Please let me know how it shoots.

 

[Gundoggy]

STI ranger II's use a government length dust cover on their frame. On molded/tight holsters for true Commander they don't fit very well.

I prefer the actual 4.25" Commander. They shoot very well (I have an alloy frame Para LTC in .45) and the balance of the gun is better than the 5".

 

[zimmineee]

I have a Taurus 24/7 Pro in .45 ACP. The barrel is about as short as you can get in restricted. Taurus lists the barrel at 4" but it must be a little longer because it is classified as restricted. I have not shot many rounds through it but it has been 100% reliable.

http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=111&category=Pistol

 

[imbane]

I have a Taurus 24/7 Pro in .45 ACP. The barrel is about as short as you can get in restricted. Taurus lists the barrel at 4" but it must be a little longer because it is classified as restricted. I have not shot many rounds through it but it has been 100% reliable.

http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=111&category=Pistol

I still think 1911's look better.

 

[NAA]

I still think 1911's look better.

+1

Oh yeah..............

NAA.

 

[kidvett]

Anyone mentionned Colt's Commander ?? I mean the original one with the alloy frame...I've been partial to these for more than 25 years & they've always served me well as an ``all around 45``.

Mk

 

[darko]

I had a Dan Wesson CBOB and an STI Ranger II... the two best 1911s for the money, no doubt.

 

[NAA]

Anyone mentionned Colt's Commander ?? I mean the original one with the alloy frame...I've been partial to these for more than 25 years & they've always served me well as an ``all around 45``.

Mk

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, ix-ney on the Colt Commander say......

NAA.

 

[P12]

Ruger P345 4.2" barrel
Sig Sauer P220 4.4" barrel

 

[kel1]

I've got the P345 as well. I love it!

 

[jeepcjaholic]

the only one to have is a colt commander. they lead, the rest only follow. have two and love them both.