Full size semi auto handgun - 9mm, 40, or 45 ACP?

[Black Majik]

Here we go...

The one, the best, the only full size gun, the 1911. The best, the largest, the only one, the .45 ACP.

Ok Seriously.

9mm - Browning Hi Power, SIG P210, SIG P226, SIG X5,

.40 - HK USP

.45 - 1911. Only 1911.

 

[Shootcraps]

In a full sized gun, what caliber and weapon would be your choice and why?

10MM. Because it's freakin' awesome!

 

[gunfan]

10MM. Because it's freakin' awesome!

Amen (+1 BTW). LOL!

Scott

 

[SAG0282]

SIG Sauer P226

Flawless construction, superb reliability, scary degree of accuracy, great balance.

Only downside is high price.

 

[StrikeEagle]

45 - 1911. Only 1911.

Agree here.

I really love .45... have a few... but it never enters my head to get any but a 1911 type.

 

[dogngun]

I carry a 9mm, a TDA, double-stack Smith & Wesson 59 series. Never had any problem with it, it's light, accurate, points well, feels good to me.
No plans to change.

Mark

 

[Mauserguy]

I am a CZ fan, so take my recommendations with a grain of salt, but for general target shooting, you can't beat the CZ-75 in 9mm. The ammo is cheap, it is extremely pointable, and you will never be under gunned. This is about the ideal all around gun.

For competition, I would move up to the CZ in 40S&W due to the power factor in IPSC.

Beyond these two recommendations, I would go to a 1911 in 45ACP. A 1911 is never a bad decision.
Mauserguy

 

[f4t9r]

Look at the SIG line. VERY NICE