There was a 625 Performance Center model that went for under $900 in a local auction recently. I almost bid on it, but I'm not into dealing with moon clips. If it had been .45 Colt I'd have probably made unwise decisions.
They're fine for the range...they are really quick to load and unload, even faster than speedloaders, and those short semi-auto cartridges eject really cleanly. They're awkward for carry, though, and can get bent unless you're willing to wear special pouches. They're also kind of a pain to load and unload the rounds from them if you don't have the special tool.Why don't you like moon clips? I've never dealt with them, but suspect they'd be easier to deal with than speed loaders, which I've used in .38.
Another consideration might be the Ruger P-97...takes the same magazine as the P-90, but is in a polymer frame thus, lighter, and is also made of the toughest polymer on the market! Accurate as heck too! It's similar in size to the SIG P-220.If you can find one I have a Ruger P90DC SS that is rock solid reliable. Bought it for BYOG deployments in the military.
Forgive me for adding. I love my 625 but moon clip guns can be challenging to carry. Along with what 92 states For me the biggest downside is with full moon which is what most use you have to load or unload all 6 Hal moon or 2 are just too cumbersome to hassle withWhy don't you like moon clips? I've never dealt with them, but suspect they'd be easier to deal with than speed loaders, which I've used in .38.
Only DA 45 autos I have experience with are a German Sig P220 , a German frame P220 Carry and original year Ruger P90 . Still own the P220 Carry and the Ruger P90.Recommendations for a 45ACP double action full size handgun. I want to buy a 45acp handgun but want a double action. I like 1911's but prefer a double action. Any recommendations?
FN 545TRecommendations for a 45ACP double action full size handgun. I want to buy a 45acp handgun but want a double action. I like 1911's but prefer a double action. Any recommendations?
I have a 645 along with a 4506 and 4513TSW and they are all DA 1st round then SA. They all have excellent triggers and will feed empty brass. The 645 is a beast with a stainless frame making it heavy enough to make a good club if you run out of ammo. All three of these will be with me until I am dead. Jim.I think there was a Smith and Wesson 645. The 645 being DA and the 745 being SA.
Hey, how about a Colt or S&W 1917!Recommendations for a 45ACP double action full size handgun. I want to buy a 45acp handgun but want a double action. I like 1911's but prefer a double action. Any recommendations?
Another vote for the Tanfoglio Witness.CZ 97 or Tanfoglio Witness (CZ Clone) both are out of production but can be found easily. Tamfoglio has a new line up of pistols similar to the Witness that have a good rep. I find I shoot my 97 more than my 1911
I didn’t know what that was so I looked it up. Seems pretty reasonable too. At least on this siteIf you can find one I have a Ruger P90DC SS that is rock solid reliable. Bought it for BYOG deployments in the military.