.45 acp in 2023/24

[HeavyDuty]

Friends,

Been crazy busy lately, but figured I would post that the Milt Sparks Summer Special came in for the Gen 5 G21 came in. It is specifically an RDO version, as the G21.5 wears a C&H enclosed emitter RDO.

LOVE this setup.



Perfect update to an old school design.






This is definitely the way!

That would be a fine IWB choice for the new G45 ACRO that is hitting the streets about now…

[deputyG23]

@deputyG23 - Definitely try an M&P45. I find it more comfortable to shoot than my 1911s; the Colts pretty much stay in the back of the safe now. The 1911 triggers are nicer but not enough to show up on a target in other than 2700 shooting IME.

Enabler.
Just got back from Cabela’s with this…
Absolutely filthy.
Redeemed my points for it😀

[03RN]

Friends,

Been crazy busy lately, but figured I would post that the Milt Sparks Summer Special came in for the Gen 5 G21 came in. It is specifically an RDO version, as the G21.5 wears a C&H enclosed emitter RDO.

LOVE this setup.



Perfect update to an old school design.






This is definitely the way!

My sciatica is actually triggered by those pictures

[deputyG23]

My sciatica is actually triggered by those pictures

It is amazing how personal carry gear can be.
The G23/Galco Summer Special combo I carried for years now is a no go due to sciatica flare ups.
The muzzle is at the exact spot to irritate a nerve.
I bought a G17 size Tenicor blem IWB holster which does not hit that spot and can be used with my 17/22 or 19/23.
Wish they made one for my new/used M&P 2.0 .45….

[CSW]

My sciatica is actually triggered by those pictures

It is amazing how personal carry gear can be.
The G23/Galco Summer Special combo I carried for years now is a no go due to sciatica flare ups.
The muzzle is at the exact spot to irritate a nerve.
I bought a G17 size Tenicor blem IWB holster which does not hit that spot and can be used with my 17/22 or 19/23.
Wish they made one for my new/used M&P 2.0 .45….

+1 to both replies. IWB behind the hip, on the hip almost immediately triggers sciatica in me as well.

[JTQ]

The G23/Galco Summer Special combo ...

Galco's version is called Summer Comfort

[SW CQB 45]

I was working an extra security job a few years ago at a bank.

I was standing up against a wall and felt what I can describe as a sharp pinpoint pain run down my right butt cheek all the way down to my knee.

I took a step almost falling down as for a split second I felt no control in my right leg.

I caught myself and for the next several months dealt with sciatica pain.

My only guess is wearing a sam browne belt for the past 30 plus years.

Packing a 1911, the carry feels much more secure with the sam browne belt being tighter as with a glock, I can open it up one notch for comfort.

I am hoping to be packing my MCOP soon again on duty and also hoping that dude Sciatica keeps quiet.

[deputyG23]

Enabler.
Just got back from Cabela’s with this…
Absolutely filthy.
Redeemed my points for it😀

First twenty rounds at seven and ten yards.

[deputyG23]

First twenty rounds at seven and ten yards.

Ten rapid fire rounds of Ranger-T at seven yards.
I am very pleased.

[DocGKR]

If I was stuck in a locale which fully prohibited standard capacity magazines, I would be tempted to go with 45 Auto. Heavy .45 projectiles tend to punch through bone and glass better than 9mm--if that is a consideration, then 45 Auto might be a better choice. If I reloaded .45 and had a large supply of components for it and not for 9mm, I would choose 45 Auto. Likewise, if I was issued free 45 Auto ammo, but not 9mm, I would go with the larger caliber.

Several years ago, I sold almost all my custom 1911's after finding that the M&P45 offered 98.5% of the performance capability, with substantially less cost, effort, and maintenance issues, as well as being easier to mount an RDS. I have had no regrets about that decision. The M&P45 proved the best pistol of the first gen M&P's; the second gen M&P9's seem to be working fine now.