I've been really impressed by the HK45, and USP45, as well as Glock 21. 

Nothing like all steel 1911s...






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I have both a 1911 and P220, the difference is more the trigger and how the gun feels in your hand, not really which one is "softer" or not. I've put a ton of time into my Sig's trigger an it will never come close to the 1911.

2 hours ago, bhunted said:

Nothing like all steel 1911s...






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The custom Kimber is sweet. 

9 hours ago, bhunted said:

Nothing like all steel 1911s...






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That is a nice collection you have!

Well, went to the range.. rented few firearms and decided to stick to 9mm.

purchased CZ 75 P01 compact with rail alloy frame decocker , and CZ 75 compact steel frame with rail safety.

 

completely derailed from original point of view. 

4 hours ago, Achilles said:

Well, went to the range.. rented few firearms and decided to stick to 9mm.

purchased CZ 75 P01 compact with rail alloy frame decocker , and CZ 75 compact steel frame with rail safety.

 

completely derailed from original point of view. 

Nothing wrong with a 9mm.  You're not losing anything.

FWIW I've been a 45 fan since the 60s.  I shoot a lot more 9 than I do 45.

If 45 ACP ammo was even a little cheaper, they would sell a lot more.  But as it stands, it's hard to get into the other calibers unless you do a ton of reloading or money isn't an issue.

7 minutes ago, Ray Ray said:

If 45 ACP ammo was even a little cheaper, they would sell a lot more.  But as it stands, it's hard to get into the other calibers unless you do a ton of reloading or money isn't an issue.

 

$260 a case from Targetsportusa.com not cheap enough for you?

48 minutes ago, Hairless_Ape said:

$260 a case from Targetsportusa.com not cheap enough for you?

Not when you can get 9mm for under 9 bucks a box.

And I'm 2 deep in 45 autos.

Softest shooting .45 ACP? Undoubtedly this...

S&W Model 25-2

Did you expect anything other than a revolver from me?

Adios,

Pizza Bob

On ‎12‎/‎27‎/‎2017 at 3:57 PM, mustang69 said:

Of all the .45 ACP handguns I've owned and/or shot, the softest feeling one was the Ruger SR45.  I don't know why, but the felt recoil was very light compared to everything else I have.  Frankly, I found it boring to shoot compared to everything else so I sold it.

I second the Ruger SR45, I have one and the felt recoil, at leas to me seems very soft.  I also have an RIA M1911, and the Ruger might be just a slight bit softer.  But either one you can shoot all day no issues with recoil whatsoever.

Because of the height / width ratio on a 45ACP case, it can be hand loaded from "bunny fart" to "hardball" with amazing simplicity.  Add a pack of different power Wolff gun springs and a little time at the range, you can create any type of shooting pistol you want.  Oh, and ditto to all steel 1911s.
 

I will be testing some reduced loads for my Commander will update you on performance

On 12/27/2017 at 10:57 AM, tomk62 said:

Love how my Springfield XD(M) 5.25" .45 shoots.  Curious about the Walther PPQ .45. 

So true.  Love mine, shoots soft

45...  CZ 97B.  All day shooter for sure.  I shot one at a range once and it was magical.

With 1911's a lot of the recoil impulse can be controlled by how it's built.  It the FPS is "square" it will recoil softer.  It will also be more difficult to rack.

The CZ's you purchased are great guns.  Good luck.

9 hours ago, Pizza Bob said:

Softest shooting .45 ACP? Undoubtedly this...

S&W Model 25-2

Did you expect anything other than a revolver from me?

Adios,

Pizza Bob

This is probably the softest shooting 45acp available today.

I have a 625   and  ihave to say that the G21 is the softest shooting of all of them.  I have multiple 1911's. a Kahr TP45, P 45. G30, and the G21 is softer than all of the others.

Soft shooting 45??

 

Wtf is happening to this place. ...eff Dat buy a 380....  non wait .22 !  Lol

 

The 45 acp pushes a 230gr bullet 800 plus fps...ita a baby....zoinks..... its not a snappy very 357 or 44

 

 

 

 

 Shokbuff or not to shokbuff your 1911?

I notice when I use a shokbuf I have to manually drop the slide lock lever when racking

1 hour ago, SW9racer said:

 Shokbuff or not to shokbuff your 1911?

I notice when I use a shokbuf I have to manually drop the slide lock lever when racking

Verboten !

 

 

A device looking for a problem

 

Maintain your recoil spring.....that is enough.

 

Shoot enjoy repeat

Any full steel 1911 is soft shooting.


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Try a 38 Super! 9mm on steroids!https://imgur.com/a/q0gRA

Another, https://imgur.com/a/D1pSw

My HK45 with 200gr ammo is pretty soft shooting.  Use a gat that's heavier slinging those lighter bullets would be almost like shooting a .22lr  

On 12/27/2017 at 9:23 PM, Ray Ray said:

The heavier the gun, the softer the shooter it will be.  Plain and simple 

Pure genius 

9 minutes ago, Ray Ray said:

Pure genius 

It’s physics bud.. and f= ma has been quoted here... extensively 

jus sayen