Posted: 12/5/2012 5:29:47 PM EDT
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I am for sure going to get a .45 in the near future.
When I stopped by the shop to talk to them they said they were having a good run on the XD 45. They said many customers were coming in for them as well as one of their employees that bought one. The staff said they were all shooting the employees new gun and they say it performs quite well. Does the hive suggest that I get an XD as my first .45 or get a 1911 first? Or does it really matter? Thanks, Natron |
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I like the XD's. They feel great. Some of them are tall and bulkly in the slide for me though.
A 1911 is a great pistol, but it is a different animal. Shoots well, breaks down a little differently, and you carry it ready to shoot in a different fashion.. cocked nad locked. It might spoil you, or you may hate it. Don't count out The M&P's and Glock 30 (I don't personally recommend the G36 though.) |
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I would say it is a matter of whether you want an M1911, or a .45. They are not always the same thing.
I love the cartridge; it gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling, but I've had several different pistols in that caliber, including several M1911's. Right now (and I'll probably stick with it) I have a G21SF; my favorite cartridge in a VERY reliable, fast, and easy-to-shoot handgun. The other one's I've owned (or shot) have all been nice in different ways, though. Find a place that rents CALIBERS and find the one that suits YOU best. |
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Shoot before you buy. Or, pick which one you think looks coolest and have fun- unless you're a serious operator / going to classes regularly, whichever pistol you buy will likely outlast you. FWIW, avoid buying a gun because it's a 'good deal;' rather, figure out what you really want based on research/ options and lurk for deals. You'll see a lot of Glock and M&P love, probably for good reason. I love my HK45CT as it fulfills every role I foresee myself needing. Don't know enough about 1911's to give you a place to look and don't particularly see the reason for XD hate.
Hope it helps. If you're just looking for someone to give you the OK on buying _____ pistol (been there) because you really like it- get it. If nothing else, you'll gain an appreciation for what features you really want/ need next time around. |
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Why are you considering the .45? Do you have other handguns? It sounds like you are just going about this willy-nilly. Do you just feel like having a .45? I am just looking to expand my handguns and calibers I own. I have a Kahr P9 as my daily carry and a CZ 85B as full size. I also have a S&W .38 for my only revolver. |
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Why are you considering the .45? Do you have other handguns? It sounds like you are just going about this willy-nilly. Do you just feel like having a .45? I am just looking to expand my handguns and calibers I own. I have a Kahr P9 as my daily carry and a CZ 85B as full size. I also have a S&W .38 for my only revolver. Ok it sounds like you have a nice ccw gun, and the CZ for a full size. Get a 1911. Look at the ruger sr1911 for about $650. American made with great features for a good price, or colt for a few hundred more $. If you are thinking if another carry gun, then the Glock 30 is a mean little beast. 11 rounds of .45 in a nice compact package with a great reputation for reliability and accuracy. |
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I really like XD's but I'll be the first to admit the the box-stock triggers on them leave a lot to be desired. They can be greatly improved by drop-in trigger kits that are available from Powder River Precision or Springer Precision.
I actually sent all 3 of my XD's...which include an XD45 Tactical, an XD45 Compact and an XD9 Tactical...in to Springer Precision and had Scott do Combat Carry trigger jobs on all of them. Much improved with less take-up, shorter reset and a crisper break as well. If you don't want to get that involved, box-stock SIG triggers are pretty decent and improve with use. So, look at a P220 as well. If you're considering a 1911A1, have a look at Springfield Armory's "Loaded" model. They have a lot of features found on more custom pistols as well as night sights. The parkerized models sell for about $800 at the local shops in my area. Just my $0.02...YMMV |
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I have been throwing around the idea of a .45 also...torn between an M&P or a 1911. My brain says the M&P will be a better all around pistol, but my heart wants a nice 1911. Problem is I can get an M&P for $500 or spend $800+ for a decent 1911. depends if your other needs are already met or not |
Sig is a good gun but at 8 rounds vs 13 rounds for the XD line ? Go with the XD. The sig won't out perform the Xd on any day and I have owned both and competed with both platforms. I have taken the XD and sig out to the range and had shooters run each weapon only to say the prefered the trigger of the XD and feel over the sig. Sig is a good firearm but there is better out there in the 45 caliber like the XD, Glock, FNP, HK ... Sorry Sig owners  Now if we were talking 9mm- then we would have a different conversation about the 226 line 
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If I was not invested in the .45 platform all ready it would be my last choice for a caliber these days.
.45 just costs too much these days for factory practice ammo and offers no real advantage over the other two popular and cheaper to shoot calibers (9mm and to a lesser extent .40). The .45 guns are generally larger and harder to carry and more expensive. If not then I would look at: HK 45C Glock 30SF or 21 4th gen S&W M&P or M&P C |