Home Defense .45 and Light

[Que]

I'm looking for a full-size .45 handgun for home defense and to carry every blue moon. The only guns I know I'm not interested in is the Glock (grip too fat) and 1911 (have it). Right now I am considering the M&P, which I had before and should have kept. I would also like to have a rail for a light, so can you guys give me some other suggestions I may be overlooking?

In the running:
1. FNP 45
2. M&P 45
3. HK 45
4. Sig 45
5. Ruger P345

 

[VUPDblue]

Sig 220?

 

[subtlesixer03]

Well theres the xds and hks. there is always the czs and eaas as well. I am really likeing the new cz.

 

[mbaza3]

The XDM 45 has a light rail.

 

[Que]

Thanks for the input so far. I don't think I'll consider the XD because I find the grip safety annoying.

 

[hotfarmboy1]

What about an FNP 45? I know I've been wanting an EAA Witness sometime. That would be a good one to check out.

 

[Que]

What about an FNP 45? I know I've been wanting an EAA Witness sometime. That would be a good one to check out.

The EAA doesn't have a rail if I recall correctly. The FNP is definitely a good option.

 

[Shooter1]

Have you tried a 21sf Glock, its small I own one, Just curious... FN45 would be my choice...

 

[hotfarmboy1]

The EAA doesn't have a rail if I recall correctly. The FNP is definitely a good option.

I do think they have some models that do, I can't remember. I thought you might like the FNP since its got the DA/SA trigger. With my FNP-9 the DA pull is pretty heavy, but the SA is light and very nice.

 

[mrfsm1]

the sig 245 is a nice weapon and you can never go wrong with a sig

 

[Rookie]

Break my HK45... 15,000 rounds and counting. - M4Carbine.net Forums

Thread about Hk45. Awesome gun...

There is also the USP .45, but it doesn't have a common piticanny rail. You can get the adapter (which is stupid, why don't they just make them in line with the industry standard?), but it's another option.

 

[Dogman]

I know you said no Glocks, but you might look at the G36. The grip seems to be slimmer and feels good. One of the reasons I went with the 36 instead of the 30 is because of the grip.

JMO

 

[Hoosier45]

A vote for the Sig 220.

 

[01deuce]

IMO your first listed choice is the way to go!

 

[gunman41mag]

The SIG 220 only if it has the frame mounted safety like a 1911, but the H&K is also an awesome gun & it's cock-n-lock

 

[Fargo]

I personally would go M&P 45. It appears to have everything you want and mine has thousands of rounds without a hiccup.

Best,

Joe

 

[01deuce]

but the H&K is also an awesome gun & it's cock-n-lock

Or one of many variants such as LEM.

 

[danielocean03]

Love the p220's, great shooters. Can't go wrong with the H&K either.

 

[Hoosier8]

You think the Glock has a big grip, the FNP45 seems huge to me and I have a G21 non SF by my bedside.

I would not put a light on my HD gun since you have to point your gun at what you want to light up and if that turns out to be a family member, not good. I would rather control the light with my left hand separate and have an Olight M20 r5 Warrior where everything can be controlled by one hand (no twisting).

 

[wild95stallion50]

You can never go wrong with a SIG period. The p220 is what I keep beside my bed every night. The only sugguestion that I have is to get one with a rail.