https://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/metro-arms-introduces-mac-3011-ssd-pistol/I've been considering buying a 45 caliber handgun, after having owned a 9mm, Walther PPQ, and was wondering if anyone had 45 guns they really like. I'm trying to do my due diligence and research the available options, before committing to a buy. Ideally I will try to rent/borrow all the handguns I'm considering, so I get a sense for how they shoot.
So far I've had the opportunity to try out a USP 45, which I was surprisingly a little disappointed with, as the gun did not run as smooth as I expecting. People online put the USP 45 at god tier levels of good, but the gun I shot had extremely harsh recoil and shot very low. This could be due to the particular pistol being a well used rental, but still not a great first impression given the reputation the USP has. I'll want to try it out at another range before writing it off.
I've also tried the FNX-45, which is my definite favorite so far. Very smooth shooting and accurate. If I were to make my decision based on just my experiences with USP and FNX, I would go with FNX.
That being said, I was curious if there are other guns anyone thinks I should look into and try out? I'm generally looking for 45's like the USP or FNX, modern double stack handguns, but I don't have a preference for hammer fired vs striker. I've heard good things about the P320 in 45 as well as the PPQ in 45, so those are on my list to try next.
This thread has been haunting me. Bad timing on the market to try to do something about it, of course. But! Found a 97B in stock at a very good price, and it arrives in 7 day Maryland jail nearly next week. Dozens of dealers had no inventory so I was tickled to find one at pre-COVID-ish pricing. Now ... extra mags? Fuggetaboutit, apparently. That’s going to take a lot more digging.
Still, that warning I got about acute, chronic CZ-itis was prophetic. Another one joins the family.
Hope you have big hands. BBP/MD Elite firearms had a 97BD in stock a while back so I went to check it out. Wanted to fall in love with it since I'm crazy about the CZ's I have, but it was too big for me to handle properly.
I wear size large glove, but I had to reach to get the tip of my finger on the trigger for the first shot (DA mode). When cocked it was much more reachable. Had to shift the pistol in my grip to even reach the mag release. Reluctantly passed on the purchase.
On the plus side for your mag search, they are 10 rounders so you should be able to order them from anyone who has then in stock.
This guy is a good source if he ever gets them in... I ordered some stuff from him prior to 2013. He used to be located in MD.
https://gregcotellc.com/cart/cz-fac...nfoglio-10-rd-45-acp-mgwit45lfafc-p-1093.html
1911, almost any brand.
I love my HK stuff. Especially the HK45 tactical v7....H&K USP Match. Love it. Barrel extends to the end of the compensator.
H&K USP Match. Love it. Barrel extends to the end of the compensator.
Ruger American or late model SR45
S&W Model 625 Jerry Miculek (OP just said 45 ACP so make a deal, spin the wheel)
First 1911
Ruger SR1911
Sig 1911 (Yes, 1911s may have external extractors)
SW1911 E
Colt Series 80 or 1991A1 "O" Series
Rock Island
MAC
DA/SA
Ruger P90
Sig 220 (You can get a SAO model)
CZ-97
FNX 45 (Spiritual DNA from the BHP)
Striker
G21 SF
M&P 45
Ruger American or late model SR45
Now, I'll return you to the regular scheduled MDS geehaw
S&W Model 625 Jerry Miculek (OP just said 45 ACP so make a deal, spin the wheel)
First 1911
Ruger SR1911
Sig 1911 (Yes, 1911s may have external extractors)
SW1911 E
Colt Series 80 or 1991A1 "O" Series
Rock Island
MAC
DA/SA
Ruger KP90
Sig 220 (You can get a SAO model)
CZ-97
FNX 45 (Spiritual DNA from the BHP)
Striker
Glock G21 SF
M&P 45
Ruger American or late model SR45
Now, I'll return you to the regular scheduled MDS geehaw
No offense, Doc but that big ol' "Match" looks ghey as hell.
Black Sharpies Matter
What, No love for a Springfield Armory 1911?