Your pick for .45ACP w/threaded barrel

CMOS · Aug 19, 2010

I'm curious, what's your pick for .45ACP w/threaded barrel?

The obvious choices that come immediately to mind:

FNP 45 Tactical

Mags are 15 rounds. Comes with 3 mags, for a whopping 45 rounds on tap.
Sights are raised to see over the can.
Has adapter plate for red dot optics!

Sig 220 Elite Dark or Combat

Mag is a rather low 8 rounds, single stack (with a 10 rnd extened mag available).
Elite model sights aren't raised, combat sights are. Elite has nice aluminum grips.

HK USP 45 Tactical

HK is 12 rounds.
Sights are raised to see over the can.
Older model, circa 1995. New "HK" line not available with higher sights and treaded barrel

What else am I missing?

[edited to clarify that those guns are not in my sig

]

midcountyg · Aug 19, 2010

Sounds like, by looking at your signature, you already have my pick. I have a FNP Tactical, and think it's a very nice choice. I was going to get a HK USP Tactical, but got the FNP instead and don't regret it. The HK is still a very nice weapon, and I may still get one, but for now I am happy with the FNP.

Drmsparks · Aug 19, 2010

i love my 220 SAO dark elite. It has the wood grips.

Billman · Aug 19, 2010

H&K MK23... some people love 'em (me), some people feel they are big and clunky. Just throwing out an idea. The other thought would be Glock 21 with an aftermarket threaded barrel, probably one of the least expensive options.

Rockzilla · Aug 19, 2010

+1
FNP 45 Tactical

-Rock

clandestine · Aug 19, 2010

SIG would be my last choice.

Heres my order:

HK MK23
HK USP Tactical
FNP 45 Tactical

wjt1169 · Aug 20, 2010

Who makes a holster for these? Are there any that allow you to holster with a can attached if need be?

CMOS · Aug 20, 2010

wjt1169 said:
Who makes a holster for these? Are there any that allow you to holster with a can attached if need be?

The main issue with these guns with threaded barrels like the Sig Combat TB and the FNP-45 Tactical is that they have those taller sights to get over the suppressor. That screws things up for the holster.

FN advertises an accessory pack on the 45 Tactical web page which includes a holster. I assume it accommodates the taller sights.
http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/model.asp?mid=FNM0183&cid=FNC02&gid=FNG023&fid=FNF063

If you run a can like an SilencerCo Osprey which is rectangular shaped like the slide, you would have a fighting chance of getting it into a holster. The FNP-45 Tactical has specified width of 1.58", although the width of the slide is less than that. The Osprey 45 has width 1.3" and is 1.75" high. The AAC TiRant 45 is 1.38" diameter.

mikec · Aug 20, 2010

There might be a shop that specializes in holsters for Class III toys. Would you want leather or plastic for the holster?

One issue I could see is radiated heat off the can, if it had been fired for some rounds. Would you want that near your leg or chest? Even if they could use asbestos the heat might be too much.

There is a company, name escapes me, that makes carry pouches for hot soldiering irons. Not sure if you could use the material used in those pouches for a suppressor holster?

CMOS · Aug 20, 2010

mikec said:
One issue I could see is radiated heat off the can, if it had been fired for some rounds. Would you want that near your leg or chest? Even if they could use asbestos the heat might be too much.

Good point! You could get a suppressor wrap from TAB gear: http://www.riflesonly.com/store/TAB/sas.html

But that wrap would be substantial additional width and would probably keep you from holstering.

mikec · Aug 20, 2010

What about a clamshell holster? Build into it a suppressor wrap. I still would be concerned about the heat.

wjt1169 · Aug 20, 2010

mikec said:
One issue I could see is radiated heat off the can, if it had been fired for some rounds. Would you want that near your leg or chest?

I was thinking of a if-you-had-to-could-you tactical situation where you may need to holster quickly to free up your hands.

wjt1169 · Aug 20, 2010

CMOS said:
FN advertises an accessory pack on the 45 Tactical web page which includes a holster. I assume it accommodates the taller sights.
http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/firearms/model.asp?mid=FNM0183&cid=FNC02&gid=FNG023&fid=FNF063

Yea...that's obviously a BladeTech set up...their stuff is decent.

mikec · Aug 20, 2010

wjt1169 said:
I was thinking of a if-you-had-to-could-you tactical situation where you may need to holster quickly to free up your hands.

I don't have any suppressors here, what is the average length of one, meant for a .45ACP round? Try holstering a gun, with a ruler or dowel, taped to the muzzle. Can you draw or holster the gun easily?

It might be easier and safer to use a handgun with a mag disconnect and eject the mag and drop the handgun with the suppressor. Recover it when you can.

Merlin · Nov 9, 2010

CMOS said:
I'm curious, what's your pick for .45ACP w/threaded barrel?

The obvious choices that come immediately to mind:

FNP 45 Tactical
Mags are 15 rounds. Comes with 3 mags, for a whopping 45 rounds on tap.
Sights are raised to see over the can.
Has adapter plate for red dot optics!
Sig 220 Elite Dark or Combat
Mag is a rather low 8 rounds, single stack (with a 10 rnd extened mag available).
Elite model sights aren't raised, combat sights are. Elite has nice aluminum grips.
HK USP 45 Tactical
HK is 12 rounds.
Sights are raised to see over the can.
Older model, circa 1995. New "HK" line not available with higher sights and treaded barrel
What else am I missing?

[edited to clarify that those guns are not in my sig ]

I shot the HK and thought it was a great gun until I shot the Sig's. I would like to fire the Sig 220 Elite Dark because we have the Blackwater model Sig was making in 9mm that is one of the nicest guns I have ever shot. I'm hoping the Sig 220 Elite Dark feels the same way. If so, I will buy one for sure.

The 8 round mag is a disappointment, but it's hard to beet the way the sigs feel. I think they are the Swiss watches of the gun world.

tosainu1 · Nov 9, 2010

I like the FNP but i have the sig and i can't see a "need" for 15 rounds of 45 acp when i'm so accurate with 10...I would get an hkmk23 just for the coolness factor..

mrozowjj · Nov 9, 2010

You can always get a threaded barrel on a 1911 or a Glock 21 if you want. The FNP45 is probably cheaper once you factor in threaded barrel and taller sights but the Glock is probably easier to get holsters for.

Russ D · Nov 9, 2010

If you have the hands for it the FNP would be my choice. That gun is not designed for small hands.

VWTurbo · Nov 9, 2010

I have the 220 and am very happy with the purchase. I am looking to put a can on it in the near future. I looked at the osprey but have heard good things about some others that were a little cheaper.
First, I need to get the trust set up.

wjt1169 · Nov 9, 2010

tosainu1 said:
I like the FNP but i have the sig and i can't see a "need" for 15 rounds of 45 acp when i'm so accurate with 10...I would get an hkmk23 just for the coolness factor..

You don't "need" 15 rounds...until you need 15 rounds...if you know what I mean.

I'm sure you're a great shot standing still and shooting a stationary target, but think about how accurate you might be moving while shooting at a moving target who's shooting back at you.

People tend to loose a bit of accuracy when bullets wiz by 'em.

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