I narrowed it down to three 45's

[2HOW]

I like the XD that comes with the kit , dbl mag ,holster , hard case, pretty sweet combo package, would be my choice.

[4dailyrunner]

Wow,

Thanks for all the replies.

three  four ...      1000 pardons.  I missed that in the edit.

I hadn't considered the para ordinance, 1911. No reason.  I just didn't know anything about it.  I guess my original "requirements" included DA/SA and Decocker and "Safe Handling" configuration  ... not necessarily a manual safety.  I wanted at least a 4" barrel. High capacity isn't a primary concern, but I would rather shoot at the range than re-load magazines.  

The Kahr 45 ACP 50 ...       ...nice.   ...not right now.

It is not my intention to "troll" for an argument of brand. I tried the Glock 22 in 40 S&W.  If I wanted 40 S&W vs 45 ACP,  I would have that on a short list. The Glock 21 was too big for my hand. Apparently, the new models of G21's modified the grip for 45 acp.  In my hands, it was unmanageable.  I prefer full size for 45 ACP.  I'll come back to this.

S&W M&P was considered.  { I am not a fan of the Smith and Wesson company. }

My intentions:  Range and Target use is what I am enjoying right now.  I may want to compete but can't see it getting to a point where I am looking for a sponsor   .  If it does,  they can buy me the "next one" ...wink!  There is the home defense and CCW aspect.  My perceived "risk profile" ( as they say...)  is on par with everyone else. I guess I would say "Hobby and Personal Defense" are the best words, right now.  I like to shoot rifles and pistols.

Full Sized 45 ACP:  I shot and liked the XD 45.  I like the basic, "old school" function of the FNP 45.  I didn't have the opportunity to shoot the FNP 45 which is the strongest point of my dilemma. I guess it has become a choice of either these two in my current budget.

Thanks for your comments.

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4dr

[fightingquaker13]

This may come as a surprise, but I own a Sig P220 and love it - style, finesse, accurate, feels great int he hand, and loads of fun. That would be my #1.

#2 would be the XD, but I don't own one.

My $0.02 on the increasingly mis-named "I narrowed it down to three 45's" thread listing four .45s.

Thank you Doulas Adams . . . 

Its for extremely large values of three, Path.
FQ13

[HAWKFISH]

ummm.. why is Glock not on your list ?...   lol    Thats what I would get.. but anyway out of the ones you mentioned.. umm I'd probably go for the XD or the Sig... maybe then the FNH..  H&K's are okay shoot good..but as a company they just don't like you unless  your law enforcement or military... and frankly I don't like that.  Maybe you should go to a gunstore/show and see which one feels best to you and go with that.

[clm]

I have both the XD and the FN and they are both great.  I have no experience with the other two.
If you can't decide and they both feel equally good in your hand, the FN is made in the USA!!!!!!
I prefer the FN, felt recoil is much less than the XD.  They are both a little large for iwb but are about the same for owb carry.
They both will eat any and all ammo with never a malfunction, the FN is easier, hugely simple, to field strip and clean, night sights on the XD, the FN customer service folks will send to you free Goodies (tshirt, hat pins, SCAR commerative coin and a PS90 keychain when I bought a PS90) if you send a note with your warranty card asking where you can purchase them, ...
They are both great, I am getting excited now, I will have to take both out in the yard tomorrow !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got a Colt lightweight commander yesterday, I will have to shoot all three.

[Sponsor]

[DeltaM]

I have both the XD and the FN and they are both great.  I have no experience with the other two.
If you can't decide and they both feel equally good in your hand, the FN is made in the USA!!!!!!
I prefer the FN, felt recoil is much less than the XD.  They are both a little large for iwb but are about the same for owb carry.
They both will eat any and all ammo with never a malfunction, the FN is easier, hugely simple, to field strip and clean, night sights on the XD, the FN customer service folks will send to you free Goodies (tshirt, hat pins, SCAR commerative coin and a PS90 keychain when I bought a PS90) if you send a note with your warranty card asking where you can purchase them, ...
They are both great, I am getting excited now, I will have to take both out in the yard tomorrow !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got a Colt lightweight commander yesterday, I will have to shoot all three.

I have the Springfield XD .40  Grip safety .  If you hold it in you grip the safety is off.  As far as knock down power, I put it ahead of the .45 ACP (where can I hide so I don't get hit with rotten veggies).  My XD is very reliable, has good sights and is one of the few guns I can actually hit something with shooting better than throw the gun at it.   Easy to fild strip too.  Ammo for targets is reasonable.  $12.97 a box of 50 with 180 gr clad solid.  Seems more and more LE is going to it as well.

[ellis4538]

I would choose one that I could get a .22 conversion unit for (unless you already have a quality .22 or something with a conversion unit).  That being said, I don't know if any you have chosen has a conversion unit available.

JMHO

Richard

[4dailyrunner]

Thanks for the suggestion.

I own and practice with a Ruger Mark II (22 LR), Stainless Steel, 6" Target Barrel, Slab Sides. Very nice shooter. 

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4dr

[Texas_Bryan]

I've got a Sig P220, fantastic weapon, no problems ever.  The eight round, some times called a 'limitation', magazine is plenty for most situations.  And I've found that speed reloads, in a nonshooting situation are faster than any double stack I've used, but that's just me.  For features and functions I think it'd be hard to beat, but it is expensive.  If money was no object to you I'd get the P220.

But I agree with the other folks, for you it sounds like the XD is the way to go.  The P220 is probably the safer of the two, and more proven, but the XD's I've shot are solid and worked great.  Price is right too, from a solid company, and the simple operation is better for a non expert, indeed I intend on buying one sometime.  I kind of feel that if you really wanted wanted the P220 you would know absolutely for sure.  But I would stay away from HK.

Where you looking at a service model in 5" or 4", 4" carry, or 3" compact?

[MAUSERMAN]

The XD would be my choice because i really like the SPRINGFEILD line up. My cousin was here for 3 weeks before he ship out and bought one with a good supply of mags. Its been 6 months since and he said that he would buy 10 more.