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lwfatboy
Hello,

I am new here so please be gentle. I have finally managed to rebuid some finances after a nasty divorce and am getting ready to try to refill my empty gun safe. It was emptied thanks to ex-old lady and her lawyer. I got a good all arounf multi purpose pump 12 gauge. Now I need a good .45 , have been looking at the sprinfield "loaded" models. I dont require microscopic groups but want to put most shots in the 8-10 ring at 15-25 yards. Any opinions or advice appreciated.
Thanks
Loney
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  • CS8161
    I really don't think you can go wrong with a Springfield 1911 pistol. You can also look into the Kimber Custom, its also a fine 45 pistol.
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  • buddyb
    Ruger P-90 or P97
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  • mark christian
    A SIG-Sauer P220 will take care of all of your forty-five caliber shooting needs and provide you with a lifetime of enjoyment.

    Mark T. Christian
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  • gap1916
    I agree, look at the Sig P220. My second choice would be the CZ family or the EAA. They are one in the same. My 2 cents [8D]

    Greg
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  • Robin
    I go with the suggestion of the Ruger P-90 (model KP-90DC to be more specific). Easy on the wallet and will meet the criteria that you mentioned. Good Luck

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  • mpolans
    I would highly recommend a 1911 design gun. The design has been around for almost 100 years, and there is such a broad base of knowledge about it, that if you ever need work done on it, or if you ever want to modify it later for more accuracy or just to get new grips to look better or fit your hand better, you'll have a ton of options.
    Given the above, I think you can't go wrong with a Springfield Armory gun. They're pretty good for the money. Kimbers tend to have the best build quality I've seen of any production 1911, but you pay for it. The S&W version with it's external extractor looks to be a good design too. The only two I'd shy a way from are the Charles Daly, Norinco, and Auto Ordnance versions. Charles Daly because I think their quality sucks. Norinco because their quality sucks and you'd be supporting the Commie Chinese govt. Auto Ordnance because their quality is so-so, and (at least on mine) it looks like they used a much softer metal than anyone else.
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  • pickenup
    My first choice would be a SIG 220 or an H&K.
    Second choice is a CZ or EAA Witness.
    Any one of these would be a fine choice.
    Can you tell I am not "into" the 1911 style handguns?


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  • kuhlewulf
    Loney,
    Well, even though I live and breath 1911 I won't sit here and tell you that its what you need. I am not so bigheaded as to pretend I know exactly the answer for the specific gun thats right for you. All the guns suggested are fine weapons. Now, armed with this knowledge go bug the crap out of the gunshops and see how each fits, how well it points, do the safeties and releases work comfortably for the length and size of your fingers, do you like how it looks and the overall fit and finish. I think that the Ruger is a fine gun and worth more than Ruger asks for them, but I can't stand to shoot them. Feel all wrong, ya know? I'd hate for you to buy a gun and discover 200 rounds down the road that its just not for you. Depending on where you are there may be a gunclub that rents pistols for target shooting. Thats where you can make your real choices. Good luck and welcome to the board. Its a lot of fun.

    James

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  • alarmguy
    Hi! I'm a new guy also

    The good thing about a 45 is having more than one.
    Kimber,Sig 220,Colt Next is a Springfied.
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  • geeguy
    As an addition to the above, you may also wish to consider the Dan Wessen Pointman guns. They are resonable and come with a lot of the options of higher priced weapons.

    I just purchased one a few months ago and have found it to be highly accurate.

    Good luck, a lot of choices.
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  • punchie
    I just don't understand why y'all want that old antique designed 1911. Big fat old slow bullet also. If you dead set on a 45 acp how about a S&W 625. Actually the CZ and the EAA 45s are not the same. The originator of that design (CZ) uses a considerably beefier version of the CZ75 design and called it the CZ97. Dollar for dollar you are going to be hard pressed to beat the value of the Rugers.

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