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45 Full Size
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10/24/19 04:59 PM
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I'm looking into getting a full size 45 cal handgun. I was leaning towards a 1911 or maybe a Glock, but I am open somewhat. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'd like to not spend more $550 or so. Thank you!
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/24/19 05:08 PM
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Glock would fit that budget well. Not much else will
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/24/19 05:19 PM
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Ruger makes a nice 1911. You should be able be able to find one used close to your price range. Quick search found this one on GB https://www.gunbroker.com/item/841225749
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/24/19 06:09 PM
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ATI offers a full size 1911 I saw recently through Sportsmans Guide for that price range. Springfield XDM as well.....
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/24/19 06:22 PM
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/24/19 06:30 PM
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A Glock will fall until that price range. Not a purty gun, but goes bang when you pull the trigger.
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/25/19 02:22 AM
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https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/113617/springfield+armory+1911+defender+mil-spec+45+acp+5%22+black+parkerized+7%2b1
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/62266/remington+96323+1911+r1+7%2b1+45+acp+5%22
Would either of these be good?
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/25/19 02:22 AM
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I'm a 1911 fan, but you can save a little money with a Glock. There was a special running on them the other day, get two free gold teeth with the purchase of a Glock.
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10/25/19 02:27 AM
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1911. My wife shot both my 1911s and fell in love with them. She just bought a Rock Island Armory 1911 for just under what you want to spend. It’s a very nice handgun and shoots great!
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/25/19 02:28 AM
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Man I wish I had known about it.
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Re: 45 Full Size
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Would these be good in your opinion?
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/113617/springfield+armory+1911+defender+mil-spec+45+acp+5%22+black+parkerized+7%2b1
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/62266/remington+96323+1911+r1+7%2b1+45+acp+5%22
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/25/19 03:08 AM
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Either of those will make you a happy 1911 owner.
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10/27/19 12:51 AM
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/27/19 01:57 PM
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RI Glocks
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/27/19 03:14 PM
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Sales flier this morning from Bass Pro showed to have a Bass Pro exclusive Kimber 1911 .45 acp for $599, best deal in town in my opinion.
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10/27/19 03:15 PM
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I don't own a Glock, but there no questioning their utility and reliability. Janie's advice would be mine also.
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/27/19 04:37 PM
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Hopefully Cabela's will have it too then.
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/27/19 04:48 PM
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Would these be good in your opinion?
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/113617/springfield+armory+1911+defender+mil-spec+45+acp+5%22+black+parkerized+7%2b1
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/62266/remington+96323+1911+r1+7%2b1+45+acp+5%22 Of those two I would go with the Springfield all day long. Just a personal thing from a fan of older Remington products, but I just can't put my trust in the new stuff. Even better IMO, if you could get the Ruger for that bid it would be a steal and I believe you would have a better overall gun. If I was in the market for a 1911 I would be all over that Ruger. Unless you just can't live with the grip, you can't go wrong with a Glock. They're not pretty but they just work.
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/27/19 05:53 PM
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/27/19 06:01 PM
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Gen 4 Glock 21
I have poured money into 1911s over the years to get them to run right, and they never have for me.
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/27/19 06:10 PM
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With a few years of experience with an FNP-45, I would recommend it without hesitation. The newer FNX models probably have some improvements, but I'm not really up on what they are.
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Re: 45 Full Size
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10/27/19 07:52 PM
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To Carry? Bedside gun? or range gun? For bedside gun or range gun, I would choose the 1911. I like the feel, function, and trigger of a 1911. However, you will have a hard time finding a good one in your price range. The Ruger might fit the bill though. For a carry gun, I would choose a smaller weapon. I know many carry the 1911, and I carry it on rare occasion...usually at the ranch, but will usually opt for a smaller carry gun.
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