Wickedcoolname
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My Colt Combat Commander is the most accurate .45 I've ever owned. I'd buy another one in a heart beat.
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I've owned a few Taurus, and I always liked them. Actually, new guns I've had better luck with them than S&W, but this is the internet and S&W has the edge here.
I'm more of a Ruger fan tbh, but always laugh at the internet hatred of Taurus.
Saw this list for best 45's. Looking to get a 45 for fall and winter carry and was doing some research. I see the majority of these on multiple lists. Thought I'd throw this list out there for opinions. Thanks
https://skyaboveus.com/hunting-shooting/top-10-45-pistols-to-own
For Carry go buy a S&W Shield in 45acp (since your looking for a 45acp)
Easy to carry, good shooter!
Taurus does have one good thing
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This is like saying "I'm gonna buy a car, what should I get?" to a roomful with guys who drive sports cars sitting at one table, guys who drive pickmeups at another table, the mom-suvers at another, and the prius-latte-sippers sitting at the counter.
As a couple people have said, the action is a starting point; DAO, striker fired, classic 1911? That will make a huge distinction right there. Then go handle and shoot as many of them as you can until you find what you like.
I have a couple of .45's; mine happen to be 1911s, (2) kimbers and (1) S&W. I had a Glock 21 but just couldn't come to terms with it. Which is kind of funny because I've got (6) Glocks that I shoot regularly, so it's not the fact that it was tupperware, just that particular configuration.
i loved most glocks , but i cannot get a grip on the 2x4 grip of the .45/10mm framed glocks as well as i can on a 1911 or glock regular 9mm line so for .45 i went exclusively 1911
Now wait a minute Taurus has been around for a long time.Why I don't know,but it has.
I know all the experts these days prefer 9mm but I still like .45, especially in Mass where if you want 15 rounds of 9mm you pretty much are stuck with the choice of a Glock 19 or a school bus.
The Ford escort was around for a long time too.