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- Thread starter garyz
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Yup, I love the USP Compact 45, but the grip in the full size version is a little large for me. S&W 4506 is another good gun, if it's going to be a range toy.
hbar26
NES Member
LOL. If there were such a thing, I would own it. There isn't, so I don't.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=299853401
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My vote is a Sig P220. Especially if just a range toy.
In God We Trust
NES Member
If you like Glocks, the G21 is awesome. A little big, but an all around outstanding gun. The Springfield XDM line is even better, but these are tough to get in MA for a fair price. I always hated 1911s myself, then I bought a Smith and Wesson E series and it is now my favorite pistol. For CC I don't reccomend a 1911, but for fun at the range, they rock!
i will second that. the ruger p345 is a great little shooter. ive had mine for 3 yrs now and havent had a problem with it. accuracy is very good also. ive shot hollow points, semi wad cutters and round nose (both cast and jacketed) all 230 grain and it fed them all with no problems.
bob
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Enzo
NES Member
He just did a 686 plus 3" for me and it looked familiar. Beautiful work!
The Springfield 5.25 45ACP is beautiful. I have read good reviews so I'd try and find one of those of you can. The price will be a bit higher because of MA but I bet it's a great gun. The Glock 21 is a proven performer and if it felt good I'd think that would be better for you. If you want smaller, go for the Glock 30.
I just saw your post, as a range toy get the Glock 21, preferably used. Four Seasons has a couple at $699, $749. You might as well buy an HK if you're spending that much on a used Glock.
I would say buy a S&W M&P 45, nice gun.
I didn't look if you were MASS or not, if your not MASS you will get a good trigger, if your MASS just plan on a trigger job or a APPEX Kit.
Or you might find a good used one out there that allrerady had the trigger job done.
The Rugers are nice guns also.
I just picked up a M&P 45 the other day myself.
I didn't look if you were MASS or not, if your not MASS you will get a good trigger, if your MASS just plan on a trigger job or a APPEX Kit.
Or you might find a good used one out there that allrerady had the trigger job done.
The Rugers are nice guns also.
I just picked up a M&P 45 the other day myself.
garyz
NES Member
went to bass pro last night, just to fondle, i did not like the m&p, it was heavier than
the sig 220 didn't feel good in my hands. so far, i think it's between the sig and the glock
i haven't havd a chance to hold an xd, as far as the used glocks, i'm not sure if they are the sf model
or the regular. too many choices, never enough money.
anyone know if the fn45 is available in ma?
the sig 220 didn't feel good in my hands. so far, i think it's between the sig and the glock
i haven't havd a chance to hold an xd, as far as the used glocks, i'm not sure if they are the sf model
or the regular. too many choices, never enough money.
anyone know if the fn45 is available in ma?
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FN's are not MASS approved, I just checked the new list and FN is still not on it.
Only way to get one of those is to find a used one.
Like I said before... my Ruger P345, eats any ammo I feed it and hits where I want it to!
Independence Arms
Instructor
For range use, a 345 is a great choice. Reliable, and inexpensive.
what do you want to do with this gun, target, carry, plink???
KH56010
NES Member
A used M&P 45 will keep you very happy for cheap money. Get new springs for the trigger from Apex for $20 bucks and you'll be hard pressed to find a better shooter outside of 1911
Edit: just saw that you held one and thought it was heavy. Probably because the barrel can feel heavier than most. I had a 4" xd45 that felt a ton lighter and was very comfortable. But the m&p just points better and had a better sight radius
Edit: just saw that you held one and thought it was heavy. Probably because the barrel can feel heavier than most. I had a 4" xd45 that felt a ton lighter and was very comfortable. But the m&p just points better and had a better sight radius
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Talk to Bob, he has a P345 that I talked to him about before. He picked it over a bunch of other 45's (Glock included) and loves the Ruger. PM him http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/members/10352-bob68.
I have both,a 345 and S&W M&P 45 . The 345 is sowewaht lighter but the trigger leaves something to be desired. All in al not a bad little gun for price. As far as the M&P the trigger plain sucks but I love the fact that the back straps are changable to fit you hand. There are several companies in the area that will do an action job on a S&W,the 345 I'm not sure if anything can be done other than change the main spring to improve trigger pull. As far as durability the Ruger pistol are tanks you'll be hard pressed to break one and if you do Ruger will fix it no problem. S&W lifetime warranty. IIRC I got my M&P in the$500 range and the ERuger 345 can be had new in the $400 range.
