$1,000 (or so) for TWO 45 acp

[TennJed]

Ok I am planning ahead on my next couple of purchases. I want to get a couple of 45acp. What I am looking for are one each of the following:

Small sub-compact for IWB carry (perfer blued)
Large full size for range fun. (perfer stainless)

Keep it in the $1,000 - $1,200 range

I have 9mm auto and quite a few revolvers in .22, 357, and 45 colt. I want to get into 45 autos.

I do not have a 1911 so that will be the obivous choice for the full size.

Right now I am leaning toward

Taurus PT145
Rock Island 1911

I do have a 3rd gernation Smith and Wesson 5906 in 9mm that i LOVE so I am considering a 3rd gen for the full size 45.

Anyway looking for suggestions and opinions. Thanks

 

[gyvel]

I would take the Rock Island over the Taurus.

 

[Mr.Blue]

Why not get one quality weapon instead of two mediocre/low end guns? If you want a 1911 badly, you could get a Colt for about $900. That is what I'd do.

If you must get two, I suggest the S&W M&P 45 line and the Springfield XD45 line. Neither are stainless, but both are quality .45s.

 

[ugaarguy]

Small sub-compact for IWB carry (perfer blued)
Large full size for range fun. (perfer stainless)
...
I do not have a 1911 so that will be the obivous choice for the full size.

Because of their width, well lack of width really; and rounded profile 1911s actually carry very well IWB. Thinking along those lines, you could get a blued Officer's style 1911 as your subcompact, and Government size stainless 1911 for range fun. So the best choice, IMNSHO, is to put the full $1000 to $1200 into a high quality, lightweight, two tone, Commander size 1911.

 

[Rail Driver]

I second the RIA. I have owned both Taurus and Rock Island 1911s and the RIA's have better fit and both RIAs I've had were better shooters than the Taurus I had. (I carry a Colt 1991 Commander now)

 

[huntsman]

4506 cs45

 

[dcarch]

CZ 97b, RIA 1911.

 

[jmstevens2]

RIA, and I would not call them a "low end gun" Many of the "high end guns" like Kimber ain't all they are cracked up to be. Keep in mind a new 1911 likes to be broken in with a couple of hundred rounds.

 

[Mr.Blue]

RIA is a low end gun. It may be reliable, but it is a low end gun. I agree with you on Kimbers. They are not worth their price.

 

[Skribs]

Get a single Springfield XDM for about $600 NIB (or cheaper if you find it cheaper where you are). I carry my XDM .40 IWB, which has roughly the same size grip, and I'm a small guy. It's a great gun.

 

[rvehock]

RIA, got this one for $350 basically new accurate and extremely reliable:

 

[Hondo 60]

In July I bought an American Classic II.

Do a google search for this model.
The reviews have all been VERY positive.
And I'll add to that too.

I've fired about 1,000 rounds or so through mine & just love the fit, finish & feel.
They run about $450-$500, when you can find one.
Just an all around great gun.

They come in blue or stainless.

http://www.americanclassic1911.com/classic-ii-model.html

 

[MICHAEL T]

American Classic II and the American Classic Amigo compact their you go both in blue Hard chrome Full size be a little more.


Coming soon the American Classic will have a home of its own on the net.

 

[ppcgm]

Buy the Sig RCS for under $1,000 when Buds has them in stock and then practice with it. Commander size steel slide with a lightweight frame, weighs 34 ozs with 7 rounds of 230 gr hardball in it and carries as easy as a J frame Smith, has night sights and the only thing you'll need to add is a set of fingergroove Hogues if you don't like the wood grips and checkered frontstrap. Not what you started out looking for but it serves both purposes. Does kick like a horse with full power loads in it but with minor power IDPA loads it's a nice little range gun and there's nothing like practicing with what you carry.

 

[TennJed]

Thanks guys. I am not really interested in 1 high end 1911 (yet). Have never owned a 1911 (more of a revolver guy) but do want on to see what all the hoopla is about. Can't stomach spending $1K+ on a single 1911

I am looking to get into 45acp and want one for conceal carry. Figure I could get one of those pretty cheap and also make the entry into the 1911 world.

I think I am pretty sold on the RIA 1911 but still trying to decide on the sub compact 45. Anyone have any additional info on.

Taurus PT145
Karh CW45
Bersa 45
S&W Chief's 45

Espically the differences in Size, Realiability, & Accuracy

 

[rvehock]

Out of those I would go with the Bersa, I have two Bersa's and they are rock solid performers/accurate and have never had any problems with any ammo that I feed them. They are extremely easy to break down and clean, is fully ambidextrous, and has a manual safety lever and decocker.

BERSA .45 UC
• Weight: 27 oz.
• Length: 6.8”
• Height: 5.1”
• Width: 1.45”