Other than 1911 for .45 ACP

[Magellann]

I like the Beretta, they work well, and won't break the bank.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Not a pistol, but why don't you go off the rez & look at a Smith revolver?

That would be a keeper for sure

 

[sam burton]

not from Europe but i love my S&W 645

 

[Still alive]

not from Europe but i love my S&W 645

I got the 745 off the EE recently. Not bad for a 80s vintage gun. Quite heavy!

 

[Canuck44]

You should take a look at the CZ97B. You will need a medium large or large hand but it is quite the gun. Accurate and reliable with 10 rounds at your disposal. Mine shoots as well as my 1911.

Take Care

Bob

 

[BillD]

Sig P320 is available in Canada in .45 too now.

 

[sdizzyday]

I'd love to give the CZ97 a try if it's anything like my Shadow

The CZ97B fits a bit bigger than the Shadow. I have the thin aluminum grips on my 97B and I like the feel much better than the factory wood ones - in my opinion.

 

[Rickster66]

HK45, Glock 21 or PPQ 45. All great 45 pistols. Right now my favorite is the PPQ 45. very nice trigger.

 

[silverfoxdj]

The CZ97B fits a bit bigger than the Shadow. I have the thin aluminum grips on my 97B and I like the feel much better than the factory wood ones - in my opinion.

Thanks...

 

[plinker 777]

Glock 21 is a fine pistol and the gen 3's are on sale now, and fit the best imho.

 

[mmattockx]

What are some excellent pistols for shooting .45 ACP other than the 1911 design? I'm especially interested in Europen gun makers except for Glock. I love the 1911 and .45 ACP but looking for alternatives. Thanks

It's not Euro, but my M&P45 shoots very well, has less recoil and muzzle flip than a 1911 and has a grip that fits small hands much better than any other 45 besides a single stack 1911. If your hands are large then that is no problem because the M&P45 has the replaceable backstraps, so you just make it as big as you need it. The stock M&P trigger leaves a fair bit to be desired but some tuning makes it all better and you can get the Apex kit if you don't want to tinker on your own.


Mark

 

[1riot1ranger]

Sig 220 SAO.

 

[maxman1]

I'll add another nod for both the SIG P220 and P227.

 

[VanMan]

Grand Power P45 or P45L. I've got the P40L which is very accurate and the recoil feels similar to a 9mm.

 

[Gillis2]

I agree with Pardini GT45. I had the pleasure of shooting the GT-9 and it is a real « Rolls Royce »

Gilbert

 

[Import]

Cz97... a beautifully crafted pistol...tank like...and Cz reliability....had one ..will have another...agree slim grips improved the feel unless you have big hands...

 

[Master-G]

My vote would be one of the H&K USP-generation .45s...either a USP itself (regular, Expert or Tactical) or a Mark 23. I've tried and failed to like the HK45 (I've owned....and sold...four).

The CZ97 is a big gun—with factory wood grips I couldn't reach the DA trigger, and I've got no issues at all with the Mark 23 or my Desert Eagle. I've never held a handgun (and I've fired a bunch) with such a long reach. Thin grips, as mentioned above, help a lot to the point where it was manageable.

 

[skid dog]

what are some excellent pistols for shooting .45 acp other than the 1911 design? I'm especially interested in europen gun makers except for glock. I love the 1911 and .45 acp but looking for alternatives. Thanks

hk usp

 

[Import]

Love the usp series...hate the grip....jmho

 

[Master-G]

Love the usp series...hate the grip....jmho

For me the USP feels just right. I really don't care for the HK45/P30 series grip. Too many years of shooting Glocks, I guess