Greetings,

 

I currently have a USP45F, SA 1911 Loaded and an XD45 Tactical. While I really like the USP and 1911, the XD doesn't do it for me as much as I thought it would. I'd love to get an HK45, but they are pricey. Another 1911 would be nice, but it would be another 1911. The other .45 that I'm interested in, is the Glock21SF.

 

Anyone have one? How do you like it? Any quirks about it? I have 3 9mm Glocks and love them. Not the easiest guns to shoot accurately, but I've gotten used to the grip angle and they work.

As I tell everyone....

 

Go and hold a S&W M&P series gun..... adjustable backstraps.... have not found any other gun that fits better in my hand...

As I tell everyone....

 

Go and hold a S&W M&P series gun..... adjustable backstraps.... have not found any other gun that fits better in my hand...

 

I've shot Ken's M&P and it's the only other gun that I've ever shot that has a grip as great as my HK p30.

Even tho I'm a glock guy at heart, I'm gonna agree with Mal and 67... check out the M&P - Out of the box, I feel like the Glock trigger is a little better than the M&Ps (glock has a more pronounced reset IMHO), but overall, the M&P is a really good handgun

I can recommend the Beretta Px4 Storm (I have the F model w/ decocker & safety). It's grip and feel in the hand is what sold me, plus it's similarly priced to the other standard polymers.

Get the HK45. No substitute. Save up, sell a kidney, donate sperm, whatever you have to do. It's the best damn gun I've ever handled. Everyone I have ever let shoot mine has freaked out.

lol

 

We are gonna have to have a handgun meet one day instead of / or in addition to The Clay Shoot.....

 

This way everyone can try each others pistols....

Like they say, you have to handle the gun to see if it "fits" you. I had an M&P-40 and it did not fit me well and i could not shoot it for crap. My son and the range guys shot it just fine. I traded up to my XD-9 Tactical and I can group this pistol very well. I put in a springer trigger kit and it is a real nice shooter.

M&P FTW!!!

FNP-45 has a nice grip.

Greetings,

 

I currently have a USP45F, SA 1911 Loaded and an XD45 Tactical. While I really like the USP and 1911, the XD doesn't do it for me as much as I thought it would. I'd love to get an HK45, but they are pricey. Another 1911 would be nice, but it would be another 1911. The other .45 that I'm interested in, is the Glock21SF.

 

Anyone have one? How do you like it? Any quirks about it? I have 3 9mm Glocks and love them. Not the easiest guns to shoot accurately, but I've gotten used to the grip angle and they work.

 

I have one. The grip is just enough smaller to get a rock solid hold on it if you have a medium sized glove hand or larger.

It goes bang every time and is a very soft shooting 45 ACP.

I'm a die-hard XD fan and that's what I recommend. Unfortunatly, you don't like yours but to each his own. Any of the fore mentioned firearms would suffice.

I have owned both a Glock 20SF and 21SF (same size frames). They are both excellent guns and I regret getting rid of the 21SF. I will be getting another one with my GSSF membership discount soon. You do need at least medium sized hands for the large frame models I mentioned to be a comfortable fit. I know many people don't like the Glock's non-1911 grip angle, but to me it's like the Ruger or Browning 22's (or Luger for that matter). I think they point extremely well. Also, the polymer composition soaks up a lot of recoil. I was firing super stout DoubleTap 10mm loads in my 20SF and never felt like the recoil was overwhelming or I was losing my grip. Try the other brands mentioned, but I wouldn't hesitate to get the Glock if that's what you want.

I have owned both a Glock 20SF and 21SF (same size frames). They are both excellent guns and I regret getting rid of the 21SF. I will be getting another one with my GSSF membership discount soon. You do need at least medium sized hands for the large frame models I mentioned to be a comfortable fit. I know many people don't like the Glock's non-1911 grip angle, but to me it's like the Ruger or Browning 22's (or Luger for that matter). I think they point extremely well. Also, the polymer composition soaks up a lot of recoil. I was firing super stout DoubleTap 10mm loads in my 20SF and never felt like the recoil was overwhelming or I was losing my grip. Try the other brands mentioned, but I wouldn't hesitate to get the Glock if that's what you want.

 

I have one. The grip is just enough smaller to get a rock solid hold on it if you have a medium sized glove hand or larger.

It goes bang every time and is a very soft shooting 45 ACP.

 

Excellent info and thanks!!!

 

FNP-45 has a nice grip.

 

I've held one at Bullethole and REALLY liked it. Not to crazy about the limited support...holsters, mags and what not. I'm becoming less of a fan of the DA/SA transition though also.

 

M&P FTW!!!

 

I'm not ruling this out either. I held the M&P 45 Carry w/ thumb safety (think that's the model) at the Bullethole. I'd be very interested in shooting one 1st. I've shot the M&P .40, and while nice and more likeable than the G22, I wasn't overwhelmed with it. I think that's more symptomatic of my dislike for the .40 though. I'm a 9mm & .45 guy at heart.

 

Get the HK45. No substitute. Save up, sell a kidney, donate sperm, whatever you have to do. It's the best damn gun I've ever handled. Everyone I have ever let shoot mine has freaked out.

 

I remember when I got my USP, I was in love. I've held the HK45 and P30/L at....where else... the Bullet Hole and was really floored by how perfect they fit my hands. I will get both of these pistols at some point, but these would be pistols that I'd be very paranoid about somebody looking at them wrong, or sneezing on them, or something. Strange, these pistols are probably some of the toughest out there, but the thought of actually using them the same way I'd use a Glock seems sacriligious. One of the things I like about Glocks is, I don't feel bad knocking them around, dinging them, using them as a hammer (kidding) and what not.

 

I can recommend the Beretta Px4 Storm (I have the F model w/ decocker & safety). It's grip and feel in the hand is what sold me, plus it's similarly priced to the other standard polymers.

 

My wife owns a Beretta 92SF. While it's a nice pistol, I can't say I've ever been enamored with it or other Beretta pistols for that matter. Never been a fan of the slide mounted safety/decocker. The only DA/SA pistols I'd really consider are the HK45 or Sig P220 match.

 

Thanks for the all the replies!!!

I beat the snot out of my HK's. They're far tougher than Glocks, no offense. Cold hammer forged steel is serious stuff.

If you want an HK, by all means save some money and get an HK. and besides, lets be honest, the biggest expense of gun ownership is not the firearm.... but the ammo.

If you want an HK, by all means save some money and get an HK. and besides, lets be honest, the biggest expense of gun ownership is not the firearm.... but the ammo.

 

Agreed. Especially in 2009.

As you can see here we have Glock fans, HK fans, Sig fans, XD fans, Beretta fans, M&P fans and FNP fans. I think most everyone can agree any of the fore mentioned firearms are quality made guns and would fit your needs.