Had a couple of 1911's. Time to move on. What are some solid .45's out there? Guns with an outstanding reputation for reliability? Size and weight are not an issue. I want a manual safety, (ambidextrous or convertible) as I am left handed.
Again, reliability is the single biggest issue. I want a plug and play weapon; no tweaking required. Seems like the more I read on the internet the less I know. I now think I have read TOO much and am all mixed up.
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HK45 or HK45c or the slightly cheaper used market USPc 45.
m&P45 is a great striker fired and has a safety option.
This.Originally Posted by ffhounddog
We were an early adopter of M&P 45s and they have proven very reliable and accurate. I am a 1911 guy and like the M&P 45. I used to own and carry a couple Glock 45's (10+ years, 20k rds). They were also reliable and accurate, but I don't find them as "shootable" as the M&P.
There is much dislike for the PX4 on this forum, but here is review from the late Stephen A. Camp http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/s...etta%20PX4.htm
In addition to the HK45 and USPc, the full size HK USP would also be a good choice. http://hk-usa.com/hk-models/usp/
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As other have stated, the HK 45 / HK 45 Compact & the USP series in .45 would be my first picks. I also had an M&P 45 with thumb safety a few years back that was an excellent shooter.
What ff said.
Oddly enough I kinds liked the FN .45, not striker fired, the DA/SA hammer fired version guns, but they can be carried condition 1 if you want, which you might since you have 1911 experience.
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Only problem I noticed with the FNs in my short time with them was the magazines have a little metal lip on the front. If you happen to use non-kydex mag pouches that's a potential snag point.
Between the FNX45 and the HK45 I went with the HK. Less round count and I had to have the basepads filed down but it's been a flawless shooter ever since. The FNX on the other hand has the out of box ability to take an optic and has a higher round count/grip if you don't plan on concealed carry. Honestly you'll probably be happy with whichever one just fits your hand better.
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I have no experience with the HK, but will add my vote in favor of the M&P. It's a very reliable and shootable handgun.
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