Cheaper .45s. - Page 3

Schwebel · May 23rd, 2007, 09:42 AM

I vote 3rd gen PT145 Milpro with rail. I love mine, never had a problem with it except it doesn't like blazer ammo. It's easy to conceal, and I like the SA/DA trigger, I personally can't stand glock triggers. You can get a NIB one for around $300.

pogo2 · May 23rd, 2007, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0.02

What small .45 would you get if you were limited to about $500?

I'd get a Glock 30:

purple88yj · May 23rd, 2007, 12:24 PM

I kind of like the PT-145 offering from Taurus myself. I have no down-range experience with it, but it felt good. I would like to put some rounds out of one though.

Perhaps even look around for a used 1911 in good shape?

BTW, thanks for mentioning the eyes there. I would never have noticed if someone hadn't said anything, but now that is all I can see.
Gee,...Thanks.

Al Lowe · May 23rd, 2007, 12:28 PM

Well, the cheapest .45 I've bought, isn't a .45 anymore.

But it did start out that way. The EAA Witness can be had for typically, under $400.00, brand new. The other .45 I bought recently, that cost a little over $500.00 was used.

PAPACHUCK · May 25th, 2007, 10:47 AM

I have a 3rd gen PT145PRO that has been 100% since first shot. It is a great CCW .45. I also have a XD45Tac that has been 100% as well. Both are fine weapons. I even CCW the XD on occasion, especially when I go into Chocolate City. There are many choices in a .45 carry gun, try to hold and shoot as many as possible.

Even though I own a Glock and trust it completely, I don't shoot it as well as most other handguns I own, and therefore, it stays in the safe most of the time.

Most current production handguns will serve the purpose of protecting you and yours, so whichever one suits you best, buy it.

A BG won't know if the .45 slug that hit him came from a $2500.00 Ed Brown 1911 or a $150.00 Hi-Point.

Pete · May 26th, 2007, 09:13 PM

Well I spent the money but I didn't get a compact .45.

I went with the XD Tactical .45, I have a greater need for a .45 range gun than another carry gun right now so I went with that.

I just checked and it fits in all my XD9 holsters, I just need half a dozen mags and I'm set.

I like XDs.

d.40v · May 27th, 2007, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0.02

What small .45 would you get if you were limited to about $500.

I got my G30 for $529 NIB

HOLYROLLER · May 27th, 2007, 12:09 PM

0.02...There is such a thing as a "need" for a range gun? Ill have to use that line on my wife!

Pete · May 27th, 2007, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOLYROLLER

0.02...There is such a thing as a "need" for a range gun? Ill have to use that line on my wife!

Ha ha.
There is.

Range time by my definition involves target practice including steel targets, not just drills with carry weapons. Also it includes training classes.

My Glock 34 will not be upset to be accompanied by the new Tactical XD .45, they will make a great team.

Plus my wife was with me and steered me towards the final decision by saying she wanted to buy me a carry .45 later this year.

I hope YM(doesn't)V...

HOLYROLLER · May 27th, 2007, 12:35 PM

Just for future reference and negotiations with my Minister of Finance, what other gun needs are there? As of right now I have only covered the "need" for home defense (Rem870) and the need for family defense (XDsc for CC).

I have room to negotiate, right?

May 23rd, 2007, 12:24 PM	#23
purple88yj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC Posts: 1,099	I kind of like the PT-145 offering from Taurus myself. I have no down-range experience with it, but it felt good. I would like to put some rounds out of one though. Perhaps even look around for a used 1911 in good shape? BTW, thanks for mentioning the eyes there. I would never have noticed if someone hadn't said anything, but now that is all I can see. Gee,...Thanks. __________________ "A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in ... And how many want out." British Prime Minister Tony Blair

May 23rd, 2007, 12:28 PM	#24
Al Lowe Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lansing, MI, USA Posts: 433	Well, the cheapest .45 I've bought, isn't a .45 anymore. But it did start out that way. The EAA Witness can be had for typically, under $400.00, brand new. The other .45 I bought recently, that cost a little over $500.00 was used. __________________ Al Lowe Coordinator, Michigan Pink Pistols http://www.pinkpistols.us Member Board of Directors for Shooters' Alliance for Firearm Rights (a REAL Grassroots organization)

May 25th, 2007, 10:47 AM	#25
PAPACHUCK Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sportsmans Paradise Posts: 282	I have a 3rd gen PT145PRO that has been 100% since first shot. It is a great CCW .45. I also have a XD45Tac that has been 100% as well. Both are fine weapons. I even CCW the XD on occasion, especially when I go into Chocolate City. There are many choices in a .45 carry gun, try to hold and shoot as many as possible. Even though I own a Glock and trust it completely, I don't shoot it as well as most other handguns I own, and therefore, it stays in the safe most of the time. Most current production handguns will serve the purpose of protecting you and yours, so whichever one suits you best, buy it. A BG won't know if the .45 slug that hit him came from a $2500.00 Ed Brown 1911 or a $150.00 Hi-Point. __________________ FREEDOM MATTERS!

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May 23rd, 2007, 09:42 AM	#21
Schwebel Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 416	I vote 3rd gen PT145 Milpro with rail. I love mine, never had a problem with it except it doesn't like blazer ammo. It's easy to conceal, and I like the SA/DA trigger, I personally can't stand glock triggers. You can get a NIB one for around $300.

May 26th, 2007, 09:13 PM	#26
Pete Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,572	Well I spent the money but I didn't get a compact .45. I went with the XD Tactical .45, I have a greater need for a .45 range gun than another carry gun right now so I went with that. I just checked and it fits in all my XD9 holsters, I just need half a dozen mags and I'm set. I like XDs.

May 27th, 2007, 12:09 PM	#28
HOLYROLLER Ex Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 270	0.02...There is such a thing as a "need" for a range gun? Ill have to use that line on my wife!

May 27th, 2007, 12:35 PM	#30
HOLYROLLER Ex Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 270	Just for future reference and negotiations with my Minister of Finance, what other gun needs are there? As of right now I have only covered the "need" for home defense (Rem870) and the need for family defense (XDsc for CC). I have room to negotiate, right?