What is a good tactical pistol in 45 Auto?
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tac·ti·cal Pronunciation Key (tkt-kl)
adj.
Of, relating to, or using tactics.
1.Of, relating to, used in, or involving military or naval operations that are smaller, closer to base, and of less long-term significance than strategic operations.
2.Carried out in support of military or naval operations: tactical bombing.
3.Characterized by adroitness, ingenuity, or skill.
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Despite what some are going to say, you *can* get a reliable and accurate 1911 for $600.
You can also find a Sig P220 around that price if you look.
Or a Glock 21.
Any of these would be fine for definition 1, 2 or 3.
What is probably going to happen after the inevitable tribe war is someone will suggest you try out all 3. Oh wait, that's what I'm suggesting
adj.
Of, relating to, or using tactics.
1.Of, relating to, used in, or involving military or naval operations that are smaller, closer to base, and of less long-term significance than strategic operations.
2.Carried out in support of military or naval operations: tactical bombing.
3.Characterized by adroitness, ingenuity, or skill.
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Despite what some are going to say, you *can* get a reliable and accurate 1911 for $600.
You can also find a Sig P220 around that price if you look.
Or a Glock 21.
Any of these would be fine for definition 1, 2 or 3.
What is probably going to happen after the inevitable tribe war is someone will suggest you try out all 3. Oh wait, that's what I'm suggesting
Inspector Callahan
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"Tactical" is a word that's getting tossed around like never before. But I take it you mean a snag-free carry gun with fixed sights that's thin and light enough to pack concealed for long periods of time, yet capable of decent accuracy.
If this is what you're after I recommend a 1911 style pistol. There's a few models that fall within your price range from Springfield Armory, namely the Mil-Spec. They have a lifetime warranty and have recently started to profile their gripframes on the original blueprints. I plan to aquire one as soon as the old ones are exhausted from the marketplace.
Cheers.
If this is what you're after I recommend a 1911 style pistol. There's a few models that fall within your price range from Springfield Armory, namely the Mil-Spec. They have a lifetime warranty and have recently started to profile their gripframes on the original blueprints. I plan to aquire one as soon as the old ones are exhausted from the marketplace.
Cheers.
dragon1965
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Springfield Mil-Spec
You won't be sorry
You won't be sorry
centralpadoug
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While I like H&K's that price range screams out for a Glock!
Tactical?
There can be only one...(-Connor MacLeod "Highlander") tHE USP45 Tactical!
Yes, I agree the word "tactical" has become overused but guessing from your post, I'd say you want something with accessory rails, capability of being "point shot" at longer ranges, high visibility sights, crisp trigger but not too light and just plain reliable. Have you considered the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec Operator?
If it were me, I'd go for the H&K but then I'm very biased toward their products.
There can be only one...(-Connor MacLeod "Highlander") tHE USP45 Tactical!
Yes, I agree the word "tactical" has become overused but guessing from your post, I'd say you want something with accessory rails, capability of being "point shot" at longer ranges, high visibility sights, crisp trigger but not too light and just plain reliable. Have you considered the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec Operator?
If it were me, I'd go for the H&K but then I'm very biased toward their products.
I wont criticize your terminology, much as it annoys me.
I believe you will want to try out at least 5 different pistols. Here are my recommendations. I've tried to stay in your price range as much as possible but you may have to shop the used market for some.
1. Springfield 1911 MilSpec Operator
2. Glock 21
3. SIG P220
4. HK USP
5. Wildcard - Springfield XD in .40 S&W
I believe you will want to try out at least 5 different pistols. Here are my recommendations. I've tried to stay in your price range as much as possible but you may have to shop the used market for some.
1. Springfield 1911 MilSpec Operator
2. Glock 21
3. SIG P220
4. HK USP
5. Wildcard - Springfield XD in .40 S&W
I wish we could all (TFL users) could be magically beamed to a place we could all meet spontaneously! I wonder how many 1911s, Sig 220's name any other full size gun, there would be in actual attendance. We would probably find alot of J frames and little 32s.
How many of you actually carry a full size gun like you recommend here?
I'm lucky, I work in a gunshop full time and it's almost a prerequisite that you be armed while there. It's no problem for me to wear a full size gun all day long. My concealed carry gun is either a G 23 or a S&W 6906.
Dont recommend a gun that you wouldnt carry on your person all day long. Be honest...break out those chiefs specials and KelTecs! LOL
How many of you actually carry a full size gun like you recommend here?
I'm lucky, I work in a gunshop full time and it's almost a prerequisite that you be armed while there. It's no problem for me to wear a full size gun all day long. My concealed carry gun is either a G 23 or a S&W 6906.
Dont recommend a gun that you wouldnt carry on your person all day long. Be honest...break out those chiefs specials and KelTecs! LOL
Captain the question wasn't about a CCW gun it was about a good .45 for under $600.00.
1911, Sig 220 and Glock 21 all fit in my opinion.
I prefer the 1911 and carry one most of the time. Commander sized with a 41/4 barrel.
Kimber, and SA both make something that should fit the bill.
1911, Sig 220 and Glock 21 all fit in my opinion.
I prefer the 1911 and carry one most of the time. Commander sized with a 41/4 barrel.
Kimber, and SA both make something that should fit the bill.