Hk MK23 is the only one i own. Im not a 45 fan. But i briefly had a reverse-two-tone p220ST CPO that i miss. It was fun and beautiful.

Mine is the 220. Waiting on a Legion to show up at the LGS.

P220, P245 and USP'S

My model of 1989 S&W 625-3.

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Originally posted by 4x5:
I just sold my only 1911, and now find myself looking to replace it with another 45 that *isn't* a 1911.

I have made a habit over the years of collecting non-1911 .45 pistols.

The 4516 was my CCW for many years. It is the perfect pistol if all you are worried about is reliable function. I have never managed to have a malfunction with it through thousands of rounds. You can even pull off the "feeds empties" trick with it if you are so inclined.

Once I got the P245, I couldn't believe how little it weighed compared to the 3rd Gen boat anchor, which got retired. This was my first SIG and really jump-started my interest in the classic pistol line.

The CZ-97B is a first-year model (Serial #A23XX) that originally came in blue. I had Mahovsky Metalife applied to it when the bluing started to show its age. It is an absolute pussy-cat at the range due to its weight. Those grips have a prominent swelling at the base that helps lock in your grip.

I got the P9S in trade for a S&W 4536 (the compact version of their SIG P220-esque model) just because I liked the way it looked. It is ridiculously easy to shoot well due to the way is sits down in your hand and a very light single-action trigger. I don't shoot it much because it is somewhat fragile and the magazines are unbelievably scarce. I actually picked up a couple of spares from Tom Mayo (yes, THAT Tom Mayo) when he moved on to another pistol.



With all of that as prelude, my choice for a non-1911 today would probably be something from the P220/227 family. I particularly like the P220 SAS Gen2 Carry.

Hk usp

 
I had some trouble with the DA/SA mechanism of SIG's when I first started with them, then migrated to XD's, HK's, and finally 1911's, for a number of years. I just recently returned to the SIG family for a .45, with the Stainless Elite P220, and have finally mastered "trigger prep". So I would have to say a P220, bar none, for a carry .45. At last week's match, I actually made a cloverleaf, or "triple", for a "three shots on target @20 yards", which included the first round DA pull. The other two targets, all SA, were not quite as good.
 

SIG P220 for me. Have two old schoolers: one from the 80s (heel mag) and one from the 90s.

If I could ever find one when I had the coin, I would love to get my hands on a Beretta Cougar in 45acp

It's hard to pick just one, so.... HK45, P220, USP45

Other than the 1911? I would say CZ97 and HK45.

I would like to say HK Mk23, but I have never shot one in real life....only in video games.

My Glock 21. If I were an LEO allowed to pick my sidearm, it would be my choice for sure.

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Originally posted by 46and2:

That is badass 46and2!

This one!

Current .45 favs:
1. Walther PPQ 45
2. S&W 45 Shield
3. G21 1st issue
...and 4.:

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220ST Langdon Tactical Technology custom, Warren Rear, Dawson fiber optic front sight, incredible trigger, LTT suede lined kydex holster.
Sorry, still don't do pics...

S&W 4506

S&W 625 Mountain Gun, followed closely by my SIG P220 Carry.



DSCN0669 by Dave Steier, on Flickr

USP 45. With the HK45 a close second. Once you shoot one you'll get it.