Looking for a .45 Auto

[johndeeere1979]

looking for a few recommendations on what are some good .45 acp's for target shooting. not really looking for one to cc.

 

[SwampWolf]

Colt Gold Cup (preferably '70 series). Smith&Wesson 945 (pricey but accurate, reliable and well-made).

 

[Black Majik]

Got a price range?

Otherwise I'm gonna recommend a Les Baer Ultimate Master 1.5" at 50 yards.

 

[pablo45]

Sig Sauer P220 is a great target shooting gun. It is very accurate, controlable, recoil is not that bad at all and fun to shoot.

 

[johndeeere1979]

less than $600

 

[creekerdoug]

A Glock 21 would work well for you. Unless you have very large hands you'll want one of the new G21 SF with the reduced grip.

A Glock 21 will last a lifetime for most shooters and unlike most 1911's you will most likely never need the services of a gunsmith to keep it running.

 

[wditto]

RIA , or Armscor, under 600 with a case of ammo.....

 

[CWL]

Springfield GI-45.

 

[Black Majik]

SA Milspec 1911
CZ-97b
Taurus PT191
Glock 21
M&P 45
XD45

 

[bdg146]

Don't own one myself, but I'd probably go for the CZ-97b.

Ruger P90 (which I do own) shoots pretty well and has a good reputation for reliability and ruggedness. Some think they look a bit blocky, but I have the hogue grips on mine and actually kind of like the way it looks. It's a good bit cheaper than $600, which would leave a some money left over for an extra mag or two and some ammo.

 

[Craig M. Arnold]

EAA Witness Elite Match. About $500.00 and will out shoot most all the other 45acps I've ever had and I have had a lot.

Best regards.

 

[strat81]

STI Spartan or RIA Match

 

[wrc]

1911
S&W M&P45
Glock 21 or 21SF

(.45ACP revolvers too)

I've had luck shooting with 1911 clones in the Kimber and S&W brands. I've shot better with the M&P than the Glock.

 

[possum]

a 1911 model, taurus, ria, and sa lines. also check out the ruger p345 i have one and it is the most accurate handgun that i own.

 

[USMCDK]

well if $600 is your price range the question I now have for you is... Would you like it new or used???

Used well heck you can find plenty for under 6 but think of it this way, do you really want a weapon that is SOMEONE else's versus a brand new on that is undisputabley yours??? No offense it is your choice and be happy but it's still my question for you

NEW or USED???

I have a few suggestions for nice .45's that might suit you

 

[johndeeere1979]

used

 

[johndeeere1979]

used would be fine as long as it is a reliable firearm. i was at a shop the other day and they had a Sig 220 elite for around $650

 

[weisse52]

SA Mil Spec
SA GI
STI Spartan
RIA ??
Taurus??
If you look used you can get one of these and a whole lot of ammo to check it out.

 

[the pistolero]

For a 1911, Springfield GI...non-1911, Ruger P90.

 

[surjimmy]

You can get a H&K USP for around that, it might be used. Make sure your hand fit's around it, their kinda big.

 

[USMCDK]

I agree surjimmy make sure any weapon you buy fits your hand, wouldn't want you to be inaccurate due to the fact that you can't handle the steel you are using.

 

[rellascout]

FNP 45 NIB for $509 from CDNN.

The FNP-45 features traditional double-action/single-action (DA/SA) operation, a high-capacity polymer frame with interchangeable backstrap inserts, accessory rail and ambidextrous frame-mounted decocking levers and magazine release. The FNH-45's barrel is hammer-forged and the stainless steel slide has a hard, matte black Melonite® finish for added durability. The FNP-45 also offers a loaded chamber indicator on the external extractor. A variety of standard and night sights are available. All FNPs come standard with three magazines and a lockable hard case.

 

[Northalius]

Definitely check out the Glock 21SF. Most complain about Glock 21 big grip, so you'll most likely rather have the SF model. Glocks are cheap to buy ($500), with cheap and plentiful aftermarket and replacement parts; Glocks are reliable for the most part, very durable, and SIMPLE! Many people use Glocks in competitions now!

 

[chrismc410]

Ruger P90s are good as stated as are SIG P220s and either can be had for $600 and less. Another choice if you can find one is the S&W 4506. Also can be had for less than $600, got mine for $450

 

[james_bond]

Many good suggestions here, but the XD-45 is the gonna be one of the best options. You got 13+1 and it is gripable to even folks with smaller hands, I have the XD-45 Tactical and love it, it was just under $500 before tax and has had one error what so ever.