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An Overdue Discussion on .45 Auto
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I didn't know they made such a beast. Yeah 45 has made it in a number of odd guns, a few carbines, some SMGs, revolvers..
Ohh hahah, its a Warlord pistol.
BehindBlueI's
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- Oct 3, 2012
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Interestingly, a few years ago I put together a Gen 4 Glock 21 to shoot .45 Super / .450SMC a few years ago and set it up to be an in-the-woods / hiking pistol. It's quite accurate and is a hoot-to-shoot, if one doesn't mind a tad bit of recoil. Mine is actually up for sale (not advertising) as I just don't shoot it much anymore...but for an outdoor hiking pistol, or just for plain fun, it's a great caliber!
Meanwhile, I'm simply sticking to carrying a revolver, either a Ruger GP100 in .357 magnum or an Alaskan in .454 Casull / .45 Colt for hiking.
Twangbanger
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- Oct 9, 2010
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45acp is not impractical, nor is it inefficient. There is no caliber that gets more downrange effect from 4 grains of Bullseye, than 45 acp.
I have two question for the thread:
1. OP...where did you score the chamber inserts? Briley? (You are fixing to get me in a HELL of a lot of trouble here).
2. Leadeye, a) where did you score the Broomhandle 45, and b) how do I learn to extract my video game fantasy guns into real life?
I have two question for the thread:
1. OP...where did you score the chamber inserts? Briley? (You are fixing to get me in a HELL of a lot of trouble here).
2. Leadeye, a) where did you score the Broomhandle 45, and b) how do I learn to extract my video game fantasy guns into real life?
Hell if I know why it is but every single time I pick up a .45, particularly a 1911, my shooting performance ticks up a little bit. Noticed it earlier today going from polymer 9mm to 1911.
Plus, stuffing giant rounds into a magazine just feels cool.
Plus, stuffing giant rounds into a magazine just feels cool.
I sorted pistols by caliber for sale on Gunbroker. 45 is still the second place by far. (excepting rimfire).
Add rimfire, and its the third place.
40 S&W is just off the list at 7053, and this is with the current flood glut of dumped LE guns on the market now.
Add rimfire, and its the third place.
40 S&W is just off the list at 7053, and this is with the current flood glut of dumped LE guns on the market now.
I usually carry 9mm and it makes up the vast majority of my small pistol collection. I do like 45 however, especially in a 1911. I have a Glock 30s in 45 and I don’t particularly care for it, I hear good things about the 21, but have never tried it.
I decided long ago it was just easier and cheaper to stick to one-ish caliber for carry gun. Since I am a 1911 guy .45 has been the answer. I’ve never felt an all steel 1911 has much recoil personally. Maybe I’m just not as much of a wuss as the wife says I am?
Well, it is a scientific fact that wielding a 1911 multiplies manliness by a factor of two. So maybe you are a wuss, except when holding the 1911?
I have a 18" (?) 45 Colt insert for my sxs 12. Bought it off ebay
thunderchicken
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.45 ACP is absolutely one of my favorite calibers. Next to that, for me would be .357 Magnum. For carry, my preference is .45 mostly because it's what I grew up shooting since I was just 9yo. I don't mind a nice 9mm, but frankly the round just looks weak to me just like the .380. Not bashing either of those calibers and I think they have their place. But they really just don't do it for me.
Now, our old friend Churchmouse couldn't believe I when I said this but I have never shot a 1911. I've enjoyed shooting the M&P .45 shield, Sig P220, Ruger P90 and Ruger P345 but just never have gotten around to giving a 1911 a try. I'm confident that I would end up having to spend money if I do try one.
As for the 9mm, well I've tried a few of them and they're alright. Just doesn't have the right feel to me
Now, our old friend Churchmouse couldn't believe I when I said this but I have never shot a 1911. I've enjoyed shooting the M&P .45 shield, Sig P220, Ruger P90 and Ruger P345 but just never have gotten around to giving a 1911 a try. I'm confident that I would end up having to spend money if I do try one.
As for the 9mm, well I've tried a few of them and they're alright. Just doesn't have the right feel to me
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