Need help! Can't make up my mind.

Huckleberry · Apr 4, 2011

Live up to your name and get a Px4 in .45

Dirty job but somebody has got to do it.

Another choice for you could be Stoeger Cougar 45 for another Beretta connection.

LineofSight · Apr 4, 2011

XDm 45 for around $700. FNP 45 tactical for a little over a $1k.

joppaj · Apr 4, 2011

In all honesty, I'd say either the M&P or the Glock. I have no experience with the FN and can't comment. The XD/XDm's just don't fit my hand well at all. You'll be wise to try them all though.

wreckdiver · Apr 4, 2011

If you want to go balls out, get a Nighthawk/AAC custom 1911 .45. Factory match barrel threaded for a suppressor. I shot one yesterday compliments of Engage Armament and it was amazing. I wouldn't even want to guess what it cost, but if money isn't an issue it was quiet, reliable, and extremely well built.

goneshootin88 · Apr 4, 2011

I would look at the M&P 45. I consider buying the threaded one every time I'm at Engage

Wayne1one · Apr 5, 2011

Check out the M&P .45 threaded barrel kit the price is right and you get two barrels, one for when you go suppressed. They run about $700 and I know Engage has on in stock.

Brychan · Apr 5, 2011

Wow they make a .45 acp thats not a 1911....what will they think of next

INMY01TA · Apr 5, 2011

XD 45 here. No failures ever.

TyFromMD · Apr 5, 2011

rouchna said:
I'm a HUGE 1911 fan but if I had to get a "non-1911" .45 ACP it would be an XDM 45.

I think my next purchase with be an XDm .45

jimbobborg · Apr 5, 2011

If I was to get a .45 ACP at this point, I'd go find a S&W 4506. S&W basically built a semi-auto to handle the power of the 10mm and realized that they could run a .45 ACP using the same frame/slide so it's built like a tank. And they are still making magazines for it.

Jim

EL1227 · Apr 5, 2011

Since you're BerettaMan, Have you considered ...

Beretta Px4 Storm Full Size .45ACP

I don't have one personally, but I am also a Beretta fan and would consider it if I were looking for a .45 ACP.

BassPro carries it for $579

JSW · Apr 5, 2011

I know where there is a H&K USP in 45 for sale ( 750.00 ) in good shape.

onatsky · Apr 5, 2011

Check out The Gun Shop in Essex. I saw a used H&K USP Compact .45 with a threaded barrel.

wlc · Apr 5, 2011

IMO - if it's for the range get a 1911, I think everybody should own one.

That being said, if it's for self defense, get one of the more modern plastic guns. They will be lighter, more reliable out of the box, and more corrosion resistant.

I don't own any of the ones you are looking at but if you want to throw another choice in the mix, check out the FNH .45 USG

pumperp5 · Apr 5, 2011

Glock, glock, glock!!!

BerettaMan · Apr 5, 2011

Thanks for all the input! I'm still doing research right now but will make a decision by the end of the week. I'll keep you posted and put up some pics when I make the purchase. (After the waiting period)

ETH092 · Apr 5, 2011

I'd side with the XDM .45 cause who can argue with 13+1 for a weapon chambered in .45? and its decent pricing is icing on the cake. Mark 23 if you plan on saving some cash up first though.

BerettaMan · Apr 15, 2011

I finally made a decision. After a lot of research I decided to go with the FNP USG 45. I just couldn't justify the over $400 dollar price jump for the tuned trigger and raised sights of the tactical. To me the raised sights looked kinda silly when you see the gun in person. Got a great deal at Gun Connection. Will post pick when I pick it up in a couple of weeks. (special order) Thanks for all the great input you guys gave!

JOBU · Apr 15, 2011

BerettaMan said:
Nothing against 1911's. Just want a non 1911 45.

You know, those are grounds for having your passport revoked.

Mine was built in 1942. Great-uncle took it all thru the Italian campaign, Dad had it in 'Nam, and I was allowed to bring it (by my CO) to Desert Storm/Shield.

None of us bothered to return it to the "original" owner.

It has never failed, but I did break one original mag.

I have retired it and I'm looking to mount it until I croak and then will it to my soon-to-be-born son.

1time · Apr 15, 2011

Glock 21 or the XDM in that order. To be fair I haven't shot the M&P so that may be a good option. The FN has a horrible trigger and IMHO the sig doesn't offer anything to justify the price unless you just like metal pistols. The good news is that all the mentioned guns are good guns so you pretty much can't go wrong. Try them all if you can.

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