I'm wanting a new .45auto - Page 2

JohnLizCas · January 16, 2007, 11:04 AM

+1 on 1911 single stacks. Slim enough and on some models short enough to conceal. Reliability is assured by the fact that the models have been around for almost 100 years. John

rellascout · January 16, 2007, 11:40 AM

I personally think that your needs scream Colt Commander to me.

Great guns that hold their value and after all they are a Colt.

My second pic would be a Dan Wesson Bobtail.

ECLIPSE45ACP · January 16, 2007, 11:44 AM

I love my kimber, thats my reccommendation.

Deputy1199 · January 21, 2007, 02:54 PM

Don't dismiss the Glock 36 for concealed carry. It is small and light enough to conceal easily, and big and powerful enough to adequately fulfill its purpose for self defense. Ignore the web hype about unreliability -- in the 14 months that I have owned my G36 it has never once failed to feed or eject any ammo fed to it, including my own handloaded 200 gr FMJ-FP and 230gr plated RN ammo. And I've put 3,000 rounds through it so far. As for accuracy, I get 2 inch groups at 10 yards off hand. As a self defense pistol, it will do just fine.

**Shane Tuttle** · January 21, 2007, 03:05 PM

Deputy1999,
Although web hype might be the case, I think you'll find on this website that whether you like Glocks or not, most agree to their rugged design.
Nonetheless, a good piece of advice you give...

JerryS1 · January 21, 2007, 07:59 PM

If your going to check out the XD I'd also look at the Taurus PT-145 Milpro. Mine shoots better than a 3" pistol should. The finish is just ok, but for $300 I didn't buy it to be a show piece (it is a very accurate workhorse though).

If you want a less expensive 1911 I've heard good things about the Taurus PT1911, but again the finish isn't what it could be. I would spend a few extra bucks and get a SA milspec or (I chose the Kimber custom II for $634 out the door) it has a great trigger and shoots a real tight group at 20'.

Jerry

MPanova · January 22, 2007, 03:00 AM

how about a Para Warthog

A bit pricey at 750 but a very small 10+1 45

I sure would not mind having one

http://www.impactguns.com/store/770752110110.html

Ala Dan · January 22, 2007, 03:58 AM

How 'bout a Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special 1911, or a Smith & Wesson
5" stainless 1911~?

TK6411 · January 22, 2007, 12:06 PM

Another recommendation for the 1911. I love mine. Best decision I ever made was to get a 1911. I just hate plastic and love the feel of a "real" high quality feeling metal handgun.

January 16, 2007, 11:04 AM	#26
JohnLizCas Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 162	1911 +1 on 1911 single stacks. Slim enough and on some models short enough to conceal. Reliability is assured by the fact that the models have been around for almost 100 years. John __________________ For those who have had to fight for it, life holds a special meaning that the protected will never know.

January 21, 2007, 02:54 PM	#29
Deputy1199 Member Join Date: January 8, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 20	New .45 Auto Don't dismiss the Glock 36 for concealed carry. It is small and light enough to conceal easily, and big and powerful enough to adequately fulfill its purpose for self defense. Ignore the web hype about unreliability -- in the 14 months that I have owned my G36 it has never once failed to feed or eject any ammo fed to it, including my own handloaded 200 gr FMJ-FP and 230gr plated RN ammo. And I've put 3,000 rounds through it so far. As for accuracy, I get 2 inch groups at 10 yards off hand. As a self defense pistol, it will do just fine.

January 22, 2007, 03:00 AM	#32
MPanova Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2006 Location: Houston TX Posts: 681	how about a Para Warthog A bit pricey at 750 but a very small 10+1 45 I sure would not mind having one http://www.impactguns.com/store/770752110110.html __________________ .45 CALIBER FANATIC!!! "WALK SOFTLY AND CARRY A BIG GUN!"

January 16, 2007, 11:40 AM	#27
rellascout Junior member Join Date: September 2, 2004 Posts: 2,435	I personally think that your needs scream Colt Commander to me. Great guns that hold their value and after all they are a Colt. My second pic would be a Dan Wesson Bobtail.

January 16, 2007, 11:44 AM	#28
ECLIPSE45ACP Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 177	I love my kimber, thats my reccommendation.

January 21, 2007, 03:05 PM	#30
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	Deputy1999, Although web hype might be the case, I think you'll find on this website that whether you like Glocks or not, most agree to their rugged design. Nonetheless, a good piece of advice you give...

January 21, 2007, 07:59 PM	#31
JerryS1 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 115	If your going to check out the XD I'd also look at the Taurus PT-145 Milpro. Mine shoots better than a 3" pistol should. The finish is just ok, but for $300 I didn't buy it to be a show piece (it is a very accurate workhorse though). If you want a less expensive 1911 I've heard good things about the Taurus PT1911, but again the finish isn't what it could be. I would spend a few extra bucks and get a SA milspec or (I chose the Kimber custom II for $634 out the door) it has a great trigger and shoots a real tight group at 20'. Jerry

January 22, 2007, 12:06 PM	#34
TK6411 Member Join Date: January 17, 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 18	Another recommendation for the 1911. I love mine. Best decision I ever made was to get a 1911. I just hate plastic and love the feel of a "real" high quality feeling metal handgun.