Okay, I know I'm probably gonna stir things up with this one -
I've been in the market for a CC .45; after hearing all the good things about the rompin' stompin' 45ACP I've decided to give it a try.
For me, beautiful is as beautiful does. I'm only interesed in guns that I can use, not pretty showpieces or target/IDPA gems. My beloved Glock 19 has been with me for years now, and has never let me down. I wouldn't give it up for anything. My Kel-Tec P-32 is fast becoming my "always gun", and my new Ruger 22/45 recently amazed me with its accuracy and reliability. If I'm going to have a 45, I want it to be something I can use.
My first choice is the Glock 30. Full legal capacity, uncountable rave reviews from TFLers, Glock advantages (durability, reliability, simplicity, etc). Downsides: high price, fat grip, no smaller than my 19, and the mags look funny.
Second would be the 36. Same Glock advantage, thinner and easier to conceal, and seems to have a good following. Downsides: even more expensive than the 30, still has about the same dimensions as my 19, and the slim grip costs you 40% of the mag capacity from a 30. The mags still look funny; takes away from the clean industrial lines of a Glock.
I've recently been looking at the Taurus "Milennium" PT-145 in either stainless or TI. Seems to be a whole lot smaller than either the 30 or 36, and would probably cost a good bit less. Also has the full legal capacity (10+1), and Taurus has a lifetime warranty and will pay your NRA dues. Downsides: ITS NOT A GLOCK ITS NOT A GLOCK ITS NOT A GLOCK, I've heard the trigger REALLY sucks, and I've heard the reliability/durability can be questionable (to be nice).
What are your opinions/experiences with these pistols? I'm really interested in hearing about the Taurus, because I've been reading Glock 30/36 threads for the last two hours.
THANKS IN ADVANCE!
AL
I've been in the market for a CC .45; after hearing all the good things about the rompin' stompin' 45ACP I've decided to give it a try.
For me, beautiful is as beautiful does. I'm only interesed in guns that I can use, not pretty showpieces or target/IDPA gems. My beloved Glock 19 has been with me for years now, and has never let me down. I wouldn't give it up for anything. My Kel-Tec P-32 is fast becoming my "always gun", and my new Ruger 22/45 recently amazed me with its accuracy and reliability. If I'm going to have a 45, I want it to be something I can use.
My first choice is the Glock 30. Full legal capacity, uncountable rave reviews from TFLers, Glock advantages (durability, reliability, simplicity, etc). Downsides: high price, fat grip, no smaller than my 19, and the mags look funny.
Second would be the 36. Same Glock advantage, thinner and easier to conceal, and seems to have a good following. Downsides: even more expensive than the 30, still has about the same dimensions as my 19, and the slim grip costs you 40% of the mag capacity from a 30. The mags still look funny; takes away from the clean industrial lines of a Glock.
I've recently been looking at the Taurus "Milennium" PT-145 in either stainless or TI. Seems to be a whole lot smaller than either the 30 or 36, and would probably cost a good bit less. Also has the full legal capacity (10+1), and Taurus has a lifetime warranty and will pay your NRA dues. Downsides: ITS NOT A GLOCK ITS NOT A GLOCK ITS NOT A GLOCK, I've heard the trigger REALLY sucks, and I've heard the reliability/durability can be questionable (to be nice).
What are your opinions/experiences with these pistols? I'm really interested in hearing about the Taurus, because I've been reading Glock 30/36 threads for the last two hours.
THANKS IN ADVANCE!
AL