A good .45 that's not a 1911?

There are no doubt occasional deals on USPs that are used and I’m sure you got yours for a great price, but it’s not something that’s a given.
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Prior to the Coronapocalypse and the associated gun-buying spree, quite a few nice condition USP45s could be found selling in the $425-$475 price range on Gunbroker. I know, because I was following prices at that time. The example I purchased for $450 from a LGS in November of 2019 was no fluke.

USP45C, USP45 Tactical and USP9 examples sell for more money, no doubt. But standard USP45 and (especially) USP40 examples carry less of a premium.
 
When the 2.0’s first came out, my local range had an S&W demo day. One the pistols I demoed was the M&P 45 2.0. It was easy to shoot and accurate.
 
Dude, it's still a Smith 3rd Gen 45XX-Series all day, every day ... or maybe a good-condition 2nd Gen 645.

Problem is, while I've seen a couple of 645s of late locally, a $1500 price tag for a well-used Sonny Crockett blaster with one mag doesn't motivate the wallet, ... if ya catch my drift.

Now, $500-$700, depending on condition and # of mags, that's different.
 
I'll bring up the elephant in the room, JHP 45 Hi-Point. I have a few 1911s, Glocks and SW revolvers and Rugers of all flavors. But until last month i had zero Hi-Points. Fixed that by picking a 45 and the compensated 380. Each was $147 shipping included. If a person is looking just for a range gun i say check them out. The 45 has not missed a beat so far, shooting a couple hundred rounds only so far. All steel cased cheap ammo, the 380 took a bit of queeking the mag lips but that now works great. Actually just hit the range tonight with both, zero malfunctions with either over a coup!e boxes of shells. If you are just going to pop soda cans and paper at 10 yards do you really need a $500 gun? Plus lifetime warranty, I did a lot of reading before buying them and the bad rap they have really isn't deserved.
 
I have more 1911 style pistols than I care to admit. Other than a few exceptions, nearly all of my centerfire semi-autos are 1911 style.

One of those exceptions is the Sig P220. Excellent firearm.
 
Picked up this 227 (SAS model) last fall (brand new) for a good price.



As suggested on the various forums, I cut down some “Gen 10” grips (I think that is what they are) that really work and look good.

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A 3rd Gen, S&W 4513TSW, is really nice. Found this one at a gun show in Florida this January. Great shooter and very accurate.

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And now becoming one of my favorites, an original, 2014 edition, post recall, two tone SA XDs .45. It has been in my safe for a couple of years and I am really glad I did not sell it.

I recently discovered that SA came out with 6 round mags about 2015, so I ordered a couple. It should be a little more comfortable shooting than the 5 round mags. Also, SA just sent me a new 7 round mag (some of these were a little finicky).

This gun is very accurate and my sample has a great trigger pull and let off. As soon as I test out the new 6 round mags, it will be my EDC for a while.

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Here are the various magazine selections {from left to right} 7rd., 6rd., 5rd with Pachmayr base plate, stock 5rd.

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Trooper Joe
 
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Kevin Rohrer said:
Seems like this was just asked.

Nothing made out of recycled plastic baby bottles.

If you don't want a 1911, get a Sig P220 SAO.
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Generally speaking, some of those guns made of "recycled plastic baby bottles"(Glock, HK) are considerably more reliable than those "all steel" dinosaurs from WWI. I'll trust my life to something that can RELIABLY feed hollow points. You would be doing yourself a disservice if you ruled out polymer framed guns when searching for a good .45 auto.
 
OP: More than 2 years later, what did you do about a 'good 45 not a 1911'??

As for me, I added a Rock Island 1911 Officer and Kahr CW45. Also, a Kahr K9 Elite '98, Glock 27 and a Kahr mk9 (as soon as I get the approval).
 
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