You have $500 for a used .45. What would you get?

[Hoosier45]

I went to the range last week for the first time in six weeks. I'll just say the guns ran great but I didn't hold up my end and leave it at that.

 

[churchmouse]

I'm surprised you typed that where people can read it. Lol.

No reason to lie about it. It is not a constant but it has on occasion happened. It was the SA/DA CopperHead.

I put the rail on it.

 

[Hoosier45]

Very nice! I'll have mine in another 10-12 weeks.

 

[churchmouse]

Very nice! I'll have mine in another 10-12 weeks.

It will get better and better the more you shoot it.

 

[71silverbullet]

I think you should add $150 to the $500 you already have, post 10 more times so you have 50 posts, then pm me about my Colt Defender 1911. It's everything you want.

 

[1stLast&Always]

I am a fan of the Defender, though it has a 3" barrel and 7+1, correct? I held one at Atterbury and I have noticed they are easily found in other places. What made you go with the Defender over others?

 

[sheepdog697]

Try to find a cosmetically beat up kimber?

 

[71silverbullet]

I am a fan of the Defender, though it has a 3" barrel and 7+1, correct? I held one at Atterbury and I have noticed they are easily found in other places. What made you go with the Defender over others?

the price they were asking for it was exactly how much money I had in my pocket that day and I just couldn't leave the gun show without a gun(this was nearly 15 years ago). Turned out I really liked it though, it's been a good shooter.

 

[churchmouse]

Try to find a cosmetically beat up kimber?

Good Lord No........

 

[michaelward50]

Criteria: Used (so you can get that better quality cheaper) 4" - 4.5" barrel. No plastic, upgradeable, easy to feed and find parts for, carry gun OWB and HD. What will it be?

I have a Bersa Thunder .45 UltraCompact (3.5" barrel), but they make one with a 4.3" barrel too if that's a selling point for you. I have had mine for 8+ years, daily carry. I have really come to love it (8 years will make you love or hate any gun, I'm sure). It's never had any problems with reliability at all. They do have a lifetime warranty as well if you do have issues (my guess is that not a lot of people have to use that).

Solid, accurate, has a rail underneath, very durable, comfortable to carry.

Would recommend to anyone looking for a daily CC .45

 

[deo62]

No reason to lie about it. It is not a constant but it has on occasion happened. It was the SA/DA CopperHead.

I put the rail on it.

well now...what have we here? Hmmm

 

[1stLast&Always]

Not having much luck with metal .45s. Asked to see CZ97 for sizing purposes (none in stock, very hard to find). I'd like to try one out first if possible, but I did get to handle the Sig P320 Carry, and for the price and even though it's polymer, I think it will be my first .45. The new releases have the trigger upgrade in them already.

 

[1775usmarine]

The SAR K2 45 is good to go and can be found for under 400 when you can. I read somewhere they are no longer imported into the country. I'm glad I picked mine up when I did.

 

[1stLast&Always]

Where might I try one of those on for size? Must be hard to find- gunshow maybe?

 

[firefighterjohn]

I'm a 9mm guy, but if I was buying a $500 .45 it would be a Glock 30 SF. I don't have one anymore but would love to find another. I shot that pistol better then any other I've had.

I really like the 30SFas well. In addition to being a nice shooter, it will ALSO take any G21 mags and will fit in G19-G17 holsters. Plus, 10 rounds of .45 is impressive for standard capacity.

 

[Fargo]

Not having much luck with metal .45s. Asked to see CZ97 for sizing purposes (none in stock, very hard to find). I'd like to try one out first if possible, but I did get to handle the Sig P320 Carry, and for the price and even though it's polymer, I think it will be my first .45. The new releases have the trigger upgrade in them already.

If you are considering polymer, give a M&P 45 2.0 a handle. You might like it.

 

[Hoosier45]

If you are now open to polymer frame striker fired, the M&P 45c is another option and be found for well under your price range.

 

[1775usmarine]

Where might I try one of those on for size? Must be hard to find- gunshow maybe?

If you lived up where the cool kids live you could join us on one of our Meet & Shoots we usually have once a month.

 

[1stLast&Always]

Hey! I travel sometimes! Thanks for all the input. I really liked the feel of the 320, and with night sights I feel its a step above the M&P. Glock ergos don't suit me well, and though I do own two Smiths, I am confident in and excited about a Sig. Their action has always felt like butter to me.

 

[Fordtough25]

My LGS has a used HK45 for $599, shew!!!