Since I just picked up my PP's today, I am considering another .45 for my next purchase. I already have a S&W 1911 Pro and an HK USP and am considering an XD 5" Tactical or an FNP .45 (thanks to Tiny offering me to try it out). The FNP felt good but haven't tried the XD yet.

 

Any one have an XD .45 and are you happy with it or are there others that I should be considering ?

 

At this point being in NJ (for now) and can't carry, I think I'll stick with full size models.

Since I just picked up my PP's today, I am considering another .45 for my next purchase. I already have a S&W 1911 Pro and an HK USP and am considering an XD 5" Tactical or an FNP .45 (thanks to Tiny offering me to try it out). The FNP felt good but haven't tried the XD yet.

 

Any one have an XD .45 and are you happy with it or are there others that I should be considering ?

 

At this point being in NJ (for now) and can't carry, I think I'll stick with full size models.

 

And as the smart man you are, sticking with .45s

I shot Wolfy's XD 45 and I liked it very much.

 

I also like the Sig P220 SAO.

check it out on XD talk before you jump in.

 

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/

You are more than welcome to shoot mine.

I love mine and can't say anything bad about it. It's my favorite pistol to shoot, and she's the "go to gun" for things that bump in the night.

I love mine and can't say anything bad about it. It's my favorite pistol to shoot, and she's the "go to gun" for things that bump in the night.

 

thats why you have that shotgun with all the freaking side saddles! thats the ultimate bump in the night weapon!

I say FN - That is a sweet gun.

I can't wait to shoot tiny's again.

I really like my Glock 21SF. I think I'll be making it to BA on Tuesday and I'll bring it along with my new Beretta Storm CX4 in 45ACP..

I really like my Glock 21SF. I think I'll be making it to BA on Tuesday and I'll bring it along with my new Beretta Storm CX4 in 45ACP..

 

It wil be "Storm night" in Lakewood, Im bringing my 9MM Tuesday

I really like my Glock 21SF. I think I'll be making it to BA on Tuesday and I'll bring it along with my new Beretta Storm CX4 in 45ACP..

 

It wil be "Storm night" in Lakewood, Im bringing my 9MM Tuesday

 

Wish I could go, love to bring my storm too!

I love mine and can't say anything bad about it. It's my favorite pistol to shoot, and she's the "go to gun" for things that bump in the night.

 

thats why you have that shotgun with all the freaking side saddles! thats the ultimate bump in the night weapon!

 

I've got many "bump in the night" toys, but the 45 is at arms length away. I don't have my AR tricked out like yours, but when I win the lotery, she'll be a "bump in the night" toy, too.

Ironic, I'm looking for a new plastic fanatastic .45 as well!!!

 

Like you, I have a USP45F and a 1911 (although mine's a SA Loaded), and I have owned, and recently sold, an XD45 Tactical. At 1st, I was really hot on the XD. I dried fired it quite a bit and got the trigger pretty smooth. It does have a long reset and feels mushy. Does not have a crisp break in the trigger pull. I understand the aftermarket can help in this area. I sometimes find the USP to be a bit of reach from the web of my hand to the DA trigger. Conversely, I found the XD to be too short in this area. It didn't feel like a "natural" point at where the trigger is pulled and where the break is. Also, I dry fire practice nightly w/ a Glock 19, so it's very possible that I've built up muscle memory to the point, where anything else feels weird. Although, I still think a Sig P226, the USP, 1911, etc, all feel pretty good. The grip, while not thick, is very long - it does accomodate 13 round mags after all. I found that I really have to concentrate on keeping the gun still during the draw of the trigger pull. I get lots of lateral movement on the sights. I think these last few criticisms would be alleviated w/ dedicating myself to practicing on this platform though.

 

The gun itself was very accurate. At 15 yards, was able to put 3 - 5 round strings into less than 2" slowfire. It does have a relatively high bore axis and it's noticeable when shooting. Something along the lines of a Sig P220, if you've ever fired one of those. The 5" slide and barrel were very nice though. I've heard some people complain about the grip safety. It didn't bother me one way or the other. The slide can not be racked w/out depressing the grip safety though.

 

Curious to get your thoughts on the FNP, as this is one of the options I was looking for myself.

Ironic, I'm looking for a new plastic fanatastic .45 as well!!!

Curious to get your thoughts on the FNP, as this is one of the options I was looking for myself.

 

I have fired the FNP-45. You can feel that it is a quality built tool. You need pretty large hands to grip it well, although it is not as big/blocky as the Glock 21. The one thing I did not like about it was that it had the looooongest double action pull (and a pretty stiff one at that) of any DA/SA pistol I have fired. The single action was OK though. I don't know how well the aftermarket servers FN pistols. That is a reason I love my Glock 21SF. I replaced the trigger and striker springs and put in a lighter trigger connector. Now I have a really nice trigger (for a non-1911 anyways).

I love the FNP-45 for several reasons

 

Big gun but doesn't feel "too big" (like my P226 Elite with the thick-arse grips)

 

High capacity mags

 

Plastic, but seems to fit the hand very nice and tight

 

I'm not a huge trigger pull guy on handguns, just rifles, but I'm still new to all that as well. I like the way it shoots.

If your looking for a full size .45, give the HK45 a close look. It's a fine weapon!

 

http://www.hk-usa.com/civilian_products ... eneral.asp

I have the XD .40 and .45. I love both of them. The .45 has a Viridian Green Laser. You are welcome to shoot it.

I have the XD .40 and .45. I love both of them. The .45 has a Viridian Green Laser. You are welcome to shoot it.

 

Oooh, any pics?

Quick question, why is the laser so big?

btw, good choice on a hi-cap 45!