45 ACP Semi-auto Exposed hammer, double action

[Wolffman]

I'm looking for a 45acp semi-auto pistol. I really like the exposed hammer. I just discovered a Ruger P97 which looks like it would meet my needs, but I can't find one for sale (I have a P95 which I love). I have also considered a Bersa Thunder 45.
It has to be 45acp, Double Action, and exposed hammer (like a Sig). I'm trying to stay in the $500 range, which excludes the Sigs.
Anybody have any other suggestions?
Thanks.

 

[foxmustang]

Would a Ruger P345 suite your needs?

 

[BehindBlueI's]

It doesn't exclude Sigs if you're willing to go used.

$399 police trade in P220

Firearms, Guns, Rifles. Grain Valley, Missouri.

$525 used P245

Firearms, Guns, Rifles. Grain Valley, Missouri.

$520 used P220:

Sig Sauer P220 Pistol 45 ACP 8rd Made in Germany : Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com

 

[IndyDave1776]

You might wrap your paws around a Smith and Wesson while you are conducting the search.

 

[sliptap]

Some other, random ideas:

-EAA Witness (which is a CZ Copy)
-Taurus 845 (and probably others)
-Beretta PX4 Storm
-Sig P250 is a concealed hammer, but still a hammer fired pistol
-Sar K2 (another CZ clone)

The Rugers are safe bets if you can find them anyplace in stock. I see them a lot at gun shows. The Bersa is another solid choice and would be a decent pick if you wanted to conceal carry. The used Sigs would probably be safe, too.

Best of luck!

 

[oldpink]

If you're willing to get one that's been out of production for over twenty years, the third generation Smith & Wesson model 4506 would be an excellent choice.

 

[IndyDave1776]

Although I haven't got around to taking it for a field trip, I bought a Smith and Wesson 645 for no reason other than I fell in love with it when it graced the cover of the Guns & Ammo annual when I was in 7th grade and was long out of production when I was actually old enough to buy a handgun, and then, after joining INGO, Boogieman listed one for sale, and I bought it just because. It does seem to be the well-made gun one would expect from S&W. Maybe one of these days when my list of things to do gets under about 3000 entries I will get to play with it!

 

[Bigtanker]

If you're willing to get one that's been out of production for over twenty years, the third generation Smith & Wesson model 4506 would be an excellent choice.

I second this. 3rd gen Smith's are great guns.

 

[oldpink]

I second this. 3rd gen Smith's are great guns.

They sure are (model 1006).

 

[TheDude]

SIG 227

 

[BugI02]

FNP 45. Not the tacticool. Just checked WalletBreaker and looks like they can be had $550 -575 now. If you can wait I think you can do better, maybe $525.
These guns don't get the love they should on INGO

 

[sbu sailor]

Sig P250C 45 acp new $400

SIG Sauer® P250® Modular Centerfire Pistol : Cabela's

Saw one Saturday for $300 out the door, mint, used.

Edit: it's gone... but Gary will get you one for 10% over cost:

http://www.leatherslimitedfirearms.com

I just reread your post, my bad. New, exposed hammer Sig under $500 would be the SP2022. I believe 40 is the biggest they come.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

SIG 227

If you find one at $500 I call dibs.

 

[maverick5990]

Pistols are a lot like women, everyone has their favorite and it has to feel good in your hand. Mine is a Beretta PX4 Storm in 45 ACP.

 

[BugI02]

I love it that as a free people (so far) we have so many choices that we can have lengthy discussions about it.

"Eternal vigilence is the price we pay for liberty." - Thomas Jefferson, 1817. Keep the faith

 

[Wolffman]

Thank you all. I completely forgot about the Beretta. That should do nicely.

 

[foszoe]

Beretta 8045. I like the mini cougar version.

Steger makes t h em now using Beretta tooling, I believe.

Would fit your price range if metal frames are your style. They are basically all metal precursors to the PX4 polymers.

 

[foszoe]

Beretta 8045. I like the mini cougar version.

Steger makes t h em now using Beretta tooling, I believe.

Would fit your price range if metal frames are your style. They are basically all metal precursors to the PX4 polymers.

Cougar Pistol | Stoeger Industries