Window shopping for a .45

[bipr8 0]

I'm looking for a full size, reliable, drag through the mud, work horse of a .45.

I have had my eye on the Ruger SR1911 and the Ruger Exclusive SR1911. Anyone know anything about these?

 

Also, what are some of your favorites that would fit into my criteria and maybe some suggestions of how to narrow my search down?

 

Price- UNDER $1k

 

Thanks,

Bip

[Aleshka 0]

FNP45?

[Ronald Silver 2]

FNP45?

 

+1

[Jersey Joe 4]

HK45

[Rifleman1 32]

Glock 21SF about $550

[kram 3]

I'm looking for a full size, reliable, drag through the mud, work horse of a .45.

Price- UNDER $1k

 

Thanks,

Bip

 

You just described the HK45. Shore Shot has one that you can rent to try out.

[zoid 24]

Sig P220/220 Carry may not be a bad option. It's on my short list.

[Anselmo 87]

I have the M&P45. No problems. Like it a lot. I like polymer striker fired pistols.

 

I don't see a 1911 as a drag through the mud type of weapon.

[henrym 19]

HK usp45 if you are more attracted to the USP line.

[AnthonyG 36]

I have my baby eagle II in .45 and its very well built and is all steel so it can definitely take punishment, also not expensive around 500-550 I bought it for around 565 including tax and nics, but I got it right after it was relaunched.

[Jon 264]

HK usp45 if you are more attracted to the USP line.

 

Also a bit cheaper. Personally, I prefer the USP45 over the HK45, but you can't go wrong with either.

[Jon 264]

I have my baby eagle II in .45 and its very well built and is all steel so it can definitely take punishment, also not expensive around 500-550 I bought it for around 565 including tax and nics, but I got it right after it was relaunched.

 

-1 by accident, someone +1 him for me please?

[david8613 69]

got an xd45 tactical in od green, very nice, very underated, and very affordable.... its a good dependable gun... ill be picking up an fnp 45 soon, and thought about selling the xd45 cant do it, its too nice...

[MandM 2]

HK45

 

+1 Just at the edge of your price range but worth every penny.

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

I don't see a 1911 as a drag through the mud type of weapon.

 

Nah, they were only used through two world wars, Korea and Viet Nam - no mud draggin' there.

 

Depends on which 1911, just as it does with any gun.

[JTQ911 2]

Sig 220

[Jersey Joe 4]

Nah, they were only used through two world wars, Korea and Viet Nam - no mud draggin' there.

 

LOL...I was in fetal position waiting for the incoming of this...

[vjf915 456]

Nah, they were only used through two world wars, Korea and Viet Nam - no mud draggin' there.

Win.

[Nikos 31]

Another nod for the HK USP

 

From Wikipedia:

Abuse and function-testing of USPs have seen more than 20,000 rounds of .40 S&W fired without a component failure. Milspec environmental tests were conducted in high and low temperatures, in mud, immersed in water and in salt spray. In one particular test, a bullet was deliberately lodged in the barrel and another bullet was fired to clear the obstruction. The barrel was successfully cleared with only minor structural deformation and continued to produce consistent groups when test fired for accuracy.

[10 ring 3]

PM SENT.

[Anselmo 87]

Nah, they were only used through two world wars, Korea and Viet Nam - no mud draggin' there.

 

Depends on which 1911, just as it does with any gun.

 

They are too pretty to drag through the mud.

[Daedalus 19]

1911 - proven, solid and they work. No other .45 has the time in service and excellent track record. Under $1K? I'd suggest starting with a Springfield MilSpec if you want a full size pistol.

 

Warning - they are addictive; you can't own just one (or two, three,..................etc)!

[Ray Ray 3,566]

I don't see a 1911 as a drag through the mud type of weapon.

 

Really? I guess WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam where fought in Old Bridge during a competition match.

 

Edit: Didn't see pizza bob's post.

[BlueLineFish 615]

I learned about the 1911 addiction thanks to ray. I am getting another real soon and want every one I see.

[blksheep 466]

Kimber or Glock 21.

[hd2000fxdl 422]

I learned about the 1911 addiction thanks to ray. I am getting another real soon and want every one I see.

 

Dude, there is no cure. Oh have you seen the 2011's????

[checko 180]

I cant ever argue against a 1911 They are beautiful and have been battle tested. Aside from that? I like the FNP .45 a lot.

[Ronald Silver 2]

You should make a poll

I like to see what wins out in terms of abuse in the field...

[david8613 69]

just picked up the fnh fnp45 tonight, trigger is SO OOO SMOOTH! she is very light for a large gun, and you can run her cocked and locked like a 1911. oh yeah and 15 rounds of 45!

[diamondd817 827]

Glock 21 Gen4 is my 1911