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This is mostly for the old guys here because you remember in the past we had fewer choices in guns than we do today. So the question is, "today, what is the best platform gun for today's cartridges? "
In the past it's obvious the 1911 was the best platform for the 45 acp but today there is no end to the platforms for 45s. 357s it was Smith or Colts who had the finest guns but then Ruger came along. The 45 Colt was available in several platforms and now the 44 mag goes from revolvers to autos. Which is the best for you, there is no right or wrong answer as this is your opinion. Add to it what you tried along the way that gave you your opinion.
I gonna start with the 45acp. After years of shooting I still think the 1911 is the best platform for the cartridge. You can build a 1911 to suit your needs and I don't know of any other gun that you can say the same thing about. It has the best trigger of any gun on the market and you can pick the sights you want. Parts and accessories are easier to find and the guns are plentiful.
I tried the Sig 220 and still have it today, they are a fine weapon. The Smith 645 would feed empty cases but the high bore axis gave them so much flip that followup shots were difficult. Glocks run very well and are light to carry but they say not to use reloads.
Pick a gun or caliber and voice an opinion.
In the past it's obvious the 1911 was the best platform for the 45 acp but today there is no end to the platforms for 45s. 357s it was Smith or Colts who had the finest guns but then Ruger came along. The 45 Colt was available in several platforms and now the 44 mag goes from revolvers to autos. Which is the best for you, there is no right or wrong answer as this is your opinion. Add to it what you tried along the way that gave you your opinion.
I gonna start with the 45acp. After years of shooting I still think the 1911 is the best platform for the cartridge. You can build a 1911 to suit your needs and I don't know of any other gun that you can say the same thing about. It has the best trigger of any gun on the market and you can pick the sights you want. Parts and accessories are easier to find and the guns are plentiful.
I tried the Sig 220 and still have it today, they are a fine weapon. The Smith 645 would feed empty cases but the high bore axis gave them so much flip that followup shots were difficult. Glocks run very well and are light to carry but they say not to use reloads.
Pick a gun or caliber and voice an opinion.