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Post by "DoubleAction" on Jun 28, 2004 18:37:51 GMT -5
Trying not to give up my age; There was a time when most associated the .45 acp cartridge with the Colt-Browning 1911, although S&W had the Model 25 revolver. The 1911 was synonymous with the .45 acp, like a Salt & Pepper, or Red, White, & Blue.
Some still recognize the 1911 and .45 acp as being of the same blueprint in design, I for one.
There was also a time when most had few options to the Colt 1911 for their primary source in a .45 acp, I was one.
There were probably others, but the 1911 overshadowed anything coming from overseas, or unknown sources.
Things began to change when I read about a pistol, chambered in the .45 acp, that had a double action trigger, a single action that broke at 4 1/2 lbs from the box, a high strength lightweight frame, other features that one would only find on custom pistols, and accuracy that you would only expect to find on the Colt Gold Cup Target pistols. The more I read about the pistol, the more intrigued I became.
The pistol was the Sig Sauer 220, with the Europeon magazine release on the grip's butt, and the year was 1982. I still have the first article of this pistol I ever read, and since then I have heard the same testimony echoed throughout the gun world community.
When it finally came down to obtaining a 220, the pickins was pretty slim, it cost my wife $720, and it will be one Christmas present I will never forget.
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Post by TBT on Jun 28, 2004 19:47:30 GMT -5
Sig Sauer 220 interests me. I have yet to hear a bad thing from anyone anywhere. I feel that one day I will eventually add one. On a more topic related note though, I too think 1911 when I hear the word 45ACP. And I've not been alive as long as DA has been married (28 years young).  |
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Post by TMan on Jun 30, 2004 10:30:40 GMT -5
We have a new range officer, and he owns a Ruger P90. He mentioned to me that it was the only .45 he had ever shot (yes, he is young). So, yesterday I took the Wilson CQB and the Sig 220 Sport (it is the one with the compensator) to the range. I let him shoot the Wilson first, and after two magazines all of his shots were in the black. Reponse: "nice gun". Then the 220. After the first round, he turned and looked at me with a big grin on his face. After the first magazine he asked me if I was ever going to sell this thing. After two magazines, the 220 was all he could talk about.
Since the topic is "other .45...", I have to say something about the Ruger P90 aka the ugly duckling. I have on several occasions contemplated selling the P90. Then I put Hogue rubber grips on it. I could have bought 3 P90's for what I paid for the Sig, or 5 for what I paid for the Wilson. I've never been able to shoot as tight a goup with the P90, but like the higher priced Wilson and Sig's it has been flawless. I didn't have a scale when I bought the P90, and it hasn't been touched internally, just shot, but in SA mode the trigger pull is 3.5lbs exactly the same as the 220. The Wilson comes in a little heavier at 4.25, and my little Kimber at 3.75.
My take is: limited budget - Ruger P90, otherwise - Sig 220.
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Post by newtopistol on Jul 6, 2004 21:51:07 GMT -5
LOVE my HK USP .45f. I'm really new to shooting, but after a few warm-up shots (fewer every time) I can tear a 3-4" mangled hole in the target and keep hitting two pointers from the foul line through it. Recoil is nothing, but the frontstrap checkering was irritating my fingers, so I slapped some Hogue "handalls" on there and now I can bang away all day. I am looking into 4" 1911s though--- this HK is huge. Anyone just love their Kimber Tactical Pro, CDP pro or Pro Carry and want to convince me?
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Post by denfoote on Jul 9, 2004 18:34:05 GMT -5
Dont forget the venerable Glock 36!!!!   |
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Post by MLB on Jul 10, 2004 21:00:50 GMT -5
Although I can't say I'm a big fan of the Glocks in general, the one I shot recently chambered in .45 had the lightest recoil of any .45 I've shot. Of course that's only several colts and a SIG.... I'd say that my P99 may have more kick to it.
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Post by KrustyBurger on Jul 12, 2004 0:43:33 GMT -5
Some fans are touting the Dan Wesson PM-7S, Pointman model I think, as an affordable 'sleeper.' I have yet to even see one. Others like the Norinco GI as a cheap starter or builder. Don't forget, Smith & others still make .45 acp revolvers, too. I'm happy w/my ss Smith 1911 & Sig P-220 ST so far.
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Post by tptplayer on Jul 12, 2004 16:03:43 GMT -5
I have two "non-1911" handguns in .45 ACP. Pictures of both are on Handguns pictures. One is a ParaOrdnance. This, of course, is an almost 1911. A Cmore red dot makes for more fun. The other is a S&W 625. This is a great pistol for competitive handgun events. The moonclips make for quick reloads and the weight of the revolver is just right for easy target aquisition and recoil control.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Jul 12, 2004 18:47:47 GMT -5
TPT; I read that, during WWII, S&W was manufacturing the Revolvers chambered in .45 ACP to meet with the supply of sidearms that the 1911 could not keep up with. If you ever give thought to getting a cartridge belt and holster rig, don't forget about the rimmed cases to put in the cartridge loops.
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