Sidearms & Scatterguns I Need Help Picking Out My New Pistol

[Johnny Lately]

I'm currently running an M&P9 but I would like to switch to a 45. The choices have been narrowed down to a Sig Sauer 1911R-BSS or an FNX-45. I know I can choose a M&P45, but I would like to try something new.Uses will be: carry, ranch pistol, defense and range fun. My main concern on the FNX is lack of aftermarket, were the 1911 excels.

 

[Sixfivesavage]

No interest in any of HK's offerings? Of the two you list I would go with the fn since its going to be more forgiving on maintenance and food.

 

[Johnny Lately]

Is there a 45 HK for around 1k?

 

[Pappasniper]

I have both the FN and HK. Both are very nice, I love the FN for the price.

The FN is a great gun.

 

[plong]

I have both the FN and HK. Both are very nice, I love the FN for the price.

The FN is a great gun.

I have it's older brother ... the FNP 45; highly recommend! IMHO FN is a a bit of hidden gem in the pistol world. One thing though: the FN(X or P) 45 is a BIG handgun, I really enjoy shooting mine but its definitely not my choice for CCW !

 

[din]

Is there a 45 HK for around 1k?

HK45 is a little bit north of $1000, if you shop around you should be able to find one for close to 1k. Why the Sig 1911 if you don't mind my asking?

 

[gixxer822]

Just my personal experience with sig 1911s. I've got around 500 rds through mine while I was home and it's still not reliable. Every couple mags ill have a failure to feed and the round points to 12o'clock. Switched to chip McCormicks. It's getting better. Also there barrels are thin. I wasn't impressed at all. If it wasnt a present it would be goin bk.

 

[c1steve]

How about the Sig P227? .45 ACP, and it holds 10+1 rounds. All the Sigs I have owned have been trouble free, never had any problems. Accuracy has always been excellent.

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[oldfudd]

I've been shooting 1911's most of my life, but just got my first Glock in 10 mm. It's very accurate, runs like a clock on reloads, carries 15 in the mag, and I've been told they're the AKs of the pistol arena for reliability. I think it will be my "get to my rifle" tool.

 

[spradley]

I've been shooting 1911's most of my life, but just got my first Glock in 10 mm. It's very accurate, runs like a clock on reloads, carries 15 in the mag, and I've been told they're the AKs of the pistol arena for reliability. I think it will be my "get to my rifle" tool.

10mm seems to be making somewhat of a comeback.. brass hard to find and G20s/29s selling well. I have 2 G20s and 2 G29s. One G20 is full sized and the other three are short frames. The SF models definitely feel better in my hand.

 

[mateofeo85]

To answer your question between the two you stated, I'd vote for the FN. One of my buddies just bought an FNX45 and my brother just got an FNX40. I reeeeeeally like the FN triggers; best groups I've literally ever shot with a polymer framed gun.

I don't have much experience with Sig's 1911's, however I have heard enough of the typical mag/feeding problems as stated before.

 

[Dave62677]

The stock magazine from sig1911 is really bad.i got few FTF issues.

 

[BigBoss0311]

HK45. If you shop, you can find them for around 850 used.

 

[prodigalson]

Those are big pistols to be carrying around all day.

 

[Bri0242]

When I carry a .45, I use a HK45CT. I also own a HK USP Expert & USP Tactical in .45. IMHO, they are hands down better than the FNP45 Competition & Sig P220 Combat that I sold in the past. The match triggers on the Expert & Tactical are far superior to anything that Sig or FN sells I'm not hating on FN or Sig, because I love my SCARs and P226 Combat.