.45ACP?

[sgreen3]

What would you guys recomend as far as a 45acp, quality, reasonable on price? thanks fellas

 

[Irishshooter]

What is your intended use? Carry gun, home defense, shooting sports?

 

[blue edge]

STI Spatan

http://shootersconnectionstore.com/STI-Spartan-45-Stocked-Item-P967.aspx

 

[mike8170]

Have to say that I have had great luck with Rock Island and Springfield 1991A1 models. Reasonable price, and all that I have had ate everything I fed them. I think they are great for an entry 1911.

 

[686 Shooter]

All depends what you want to do with the gun, I have several 1911's 1 Para Ordanace and several Colts, all are great guns, very accurate, but a bit bulky to conceal, also have a Glock 30, easy to conceal, but not my best shooter. I also have a Ruger p97 (Ugly Gun), not a bad shooter not too bad to conceal and not a real exspensive gun, especially if you can get one used. They all have a purpose, what are you looking for?

 

[IndianaGTI]

I recommend the .45 XD Tactical. Coincidentally, I have one for sale.

 

[sgreen3]

What is your intended use? Carry gun, home defense, shooting sports?

Honestly mostly to just sport with, dont need ne thing fancy, but may want to carry

 

[buckstopshere]

As already stated, it depends on how you're looking to use it. I will second the Rock Island 1911. Excellent shooters, eats anything, and they are very, very reasonably priced. I also like the M&P 45 and they also have a concealed carry model 45c. They are also reasonably priced. Good luck.

 

[686 Shooter]

If I were just getting introduced to 45 acp and a 1911 variation, I would seriously look at the Remington R1, not a bad price and has the name to back it up

 

[strahd71]

its not exactly reasonable in price but i really like my Sig P220

jake

 

[762Mike]

Go to a range that rents pistols. Handle some of the rentals, rent the ones that feel good in your hands.. shoot them, see what you like.

 

[Saiga223]

Glock 30 all day!

 

[mbaza3]

Springfield XD or XDM 45.

 

[dl1911]

I have been considering the Springfield Armory Range Officer.
Springfield Armory

 

[IndyBeerman]

I'm picking up a SS Taurus PT845 via transfer from Bud's Guns for 412.00.
I'm expecting it to be the same great shooter that it's little brother the PT809 (9mm) is.

Taurus also will be releasing both a 4.5 inch and 6 inch .22LR conversion to fit the 800 series guns that will turn it into a fun plinker. Going to get the 6 inch as soon as it's out.

 

[peterock]

nevermind

 

[drgnrobo]

For a 45 ACP my first choice is always going to be a 1911, there are so many manufacturers but I always suggest Springfield Armory & the Rock Islands have a pretty loyal following.

 

[55spartan]

The Glock 21sf custom reduced grip with 14 rounds of .45 on board. Just like here.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/-handguns/130114-custom_21sf_lnib_ns.html

 

[Disposable Heart]

Go to a range that rents pistols. Handle some of the rentals, rent the ones that feel good in your hands.. shoot them, see what you like.

^ This. Asking a vague question will only give you a thousand answers. Go to a store, check out the various grips and models, check out a range with renting capability and try the ones you like best. What works for me, may not work for everyone else.

Glock 30 all day!

Heck, yes! Lots of folks are actually more accurate with the compact Glox than the fullsize ones. I know, I was more accurate with the G30 and G26 than the G21 and G17. But the G30 is perfect in my mind. Compact enough to carry, excellent accuracy, good recoil spring system to suck the snap out of .45 in a compact gun, TONS of sight and carry options and is resistant to limpwristing unlike the G36. It's like a lighterweight, more options, heavy duty, non-cast frame, non-finicky compact Para!

The G30 to me is like the ultimate civilian combat pistol: Great for protection, excellent for general shooting, compact enough to carry and has more capacity than a 1911 (though I carry a 1911 all the time ).

 

[in625shooter]

Two of the best I have owned were

1. S&W M&P 45! They are avalible in several sizes to fit your needs and are the softist shooting 45 period and probably the best price.

2. Pricy SIG 220 it was my duty gun for years but way over priced.

I would buy another M&P in a heartbeat.