The best .45 acp?

[mjbskwim]

Just shootin' free hand at 40 yards,I shot a 6" group with my 5" Kimber and a 1' group with my G36.

The G36,hands down for a sub 45ACP

 

[Dieselfuel12v]

Aside from being gigantic and already owning a 1911, i'd pick up a HK USP 45 in a heartbeat, such a sweet sweet gun.

 

[gunslinger1911]

Just shootin' free hand at 40 yards,I shot a 6" group with my 5" Kimber and a 1' group with my G36.

The G36,hands down for a sub 45ACP

i like to shoot larger groups too!

 

[motoman98]

Sig! P220, or compact P245. Totally reliable, great handling, and good shooters.

 

[Iceberg]

Any quality 1911; this is my home defense handgun (Kimber Custom II)
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[toddt36]

One last peep from me on this thread haha!, the best .45 is the one you have with you (and didn't leave home because its too damn big) when SHTF, and actually works when needed. Right? Right!

 

[stmcelroy]

One last peep from me on this thread haha!, the best .45 is the one you have with you (and didn't leave home because its too damn big) when SHTF, and actually works when needed. Right? Right!

Yeah but if the SHTF at home I'd rather have my Glock 21SF.

 

[toddt36]

Yeah but if the SHTF at home I'd rather have my Glock 21SF.

Can't argue against a Glock!

 

[gunslinger1911]

can't argue against a glock LOVER!

 

[uban77]

Go S&W M&P 45 full size USA MADE.

 

[mustang7513]

1911's are the best and you can't beat a .45 for defensive purposes. And while I carry a Colt Commander I also have an Springfield XD Compact .45 in the glove box and a Taurus PT845 .45 ACP in the night stand so while I personally like the Commander for carry, there are many other good guns. Can't speak to Glocks as my wife won't allow a Glock in the house. She carries the XD .45 ACP and shoots the 1911 in competition.

 

[glockguy]

1911's are the best and you can't beat a .45 for defensive purposes. And while I carry a Colt Commander I also have an Springfield XD Compact .45 in the glove box and a Taurus PT845 .45 ACP in the night stand so while I personally like the Commander for carry, there are many other good guns. Can't speak to Glocks as my wife won't allow a Glock in the house. She carries the XD .45 ACP and shoots the 1911 in competition.

why wont she allow a glock.?

 

[mustang7513]

why wont she allow a glock.?

It is a rather long standing joke around the house and out at the gun range. My wife is one of the few very active ladies at our gun club (Douglasridge) and she has never cared for Glocks. Doesn't like the feel or the trigger. She has shot them but does not care enough for them to pay money for one. She much prefers the 1911. She would let me have one if I wanted one but with so many guns out there that I want, Glock is not one I want that bad. We also have a friend who is a die hard Glock guy and part of it is just to bug him I think. She likes all kinds of guns. Shoots 1911's regularly, shoots an M1 Garand competitively (and very well I must say), and is just now working up loads for her new Rem 700 in .308 to come up with a sniper type rifle. Except for pistol, she shoots better than I do.

 

[MA Duce]

Best .45 ACP? For home defense.....: Thompson. 50 round drum.

 

[mustang7513]

Best .45 ACP? For home defense.....: Thompson. 50 round drum.

But only if a full auto!

 

[joken]

I have owned Kimber, H&K and Sig. The Sig 220 is slick,accurate and well balanced and my favorite.45. Ken

 

[taroman]

Just get one of each:


10 yards, rapid fire.

 

[turq]

Colt 70 series re-make NEW! Sweet trig.

 

[OKshot]

Last summer, I owned a Springfield Mil-Spec 1911 and a Glock 21. I went shooting with a good friend who owned a Sig P220 and an H&K USP .45 that he let me try side-by-side. Months later, he decided to sell both of his .45s, and offered me a great deal on each. At this point, I own the Springfield Mil-Spec 1911 and a Sig P220. The Glock 21 and H&K USP are both great firearms, but I don't prefer them, for various reasons. I'm sure they are both loved, wherever they are!

As for carry, I go with a much smaller arm: LCR, 642, or PF-9.

 

[chemist]

I can't add anything of substance to the excellent commentary here, but I have to say how much I appreciate all these diverse points of view!

My "best" .45's are:
a Glock 36 w/ extended slide stop release, Meprolites, and a Pearce +0 base plate for daily carry;
a Glock 21SF w/ Meprolites and a +2 baseplate for more serious plans; and
a Ruger P90 w/ 14# spring dedicated to hot ammo for the woods and the vehicle. (It's a "+P90").

I guess I'm not a fan of steel frames.