plus, i am right handed but my dominant eye is left so gun is right in front of my face so, the probability of ejected catridge hittin my face is higher compared to shooters with right dominant eye.
can you please guide me in choosing the a handgun in .45 auto with following chracteristics?
1. extreamely reliable and very durable
2. polygonal barreling and other any features for highest accuracy.
3. ejection port to the right (not extended upwards).
4. decocker and manual safety(with safety on the pin should be blocked and not just the trigger).
5. fast target accquisition sights ( eg 3 dots or glock type sights , and perferrably night sights to glow in dark)
6. medium or just compact size for concealed carry( but in no way the compactness should compromise the reliability and durability factor. meaning, size factor can be compromised but not the reliability and long service life factor of the gun).
7. smoothest and lightest trigger pull possible as in my experience trigger pull adds considerably to acccuracy.
8. light weight if possible (but not at the stake of any traits mentioned above).
your help will be very much appreciated,
zeeshan
zeeshan.haider@hotmail.com
Is money a consideration?
If not, you can hardly go wrong with a Wilson Combat. However, ANY make is a good one after it has been tended to by a professional 1911 smith.
If money IS a consideration, get yourself one of the “loaded” Springfield offerings.
Avoid Kimber.
If you can compromise on caliber,then Walter p-5 is your best bet(ejection port on the left side).
Doesn’t meet all the critereia, but;
1. SIG
2. Glock
Neither requires a trip to the armorer before you’ll be comfortable trusting it.
2. polygonal barreling and other any features for highest accuracy.I'm no expert, but I had the impression that polygonal rifling was less accurate than conventional rifling.
Mr. Z,
My shooting style is similar to yours.
I have an H&K USP Compact and a Beretta Cougar that have many of the spec’s you outlined. I like both. However, because of its size, I carry the H&K when traveling. I sure other FReepers will have varied opinions regarding your question.
MFO
In my experience, shells in the face come from limp-wristing, or flinching.
But then again, my recommendation is a biased one. ; )
Add whatever everybody else recommends.
Try the new HK45c (Compact)
Looks to have all of the features you’ve specified.
Based on your list of needs do you practice simply pointing and shooting? I find it almost as accurate, a lot funner, faster and confidence building.
It also eliminates some of the problems/items that you mentioned, like casing extraction, sights and diagonal barrels. This is a pistol, not a match rifle.
Why not a revolver instead of an automatic?
Definitely consider the Para LDA. It has a true double action trigger, so the issue of decocking it goes away. Very consistent and smooth trigger and pull force is not an issue. It will remind you of a revolver, except better. The firing pin is locked out unless you both pull the trigger and compress the grip safety, plus it has the standard thumb slide safety. It essentially cannot fire accidentally due to dropping the gun because the firing pin is disengaged when the gun is not gripped in your hand. Flip off the slide safety when you put the gun in hand and you are ready to shoot. The recent models have the power ejector, so the spent casings fly out high and to the right. It won’t eject weakly and into your face. With respect to durability, a Para .45 holds the record for most rounds fired with no jams. You can watch the video on the internet and see for yourself. Shoots a lot of different ammo due to ramp design, unlike some other .45s which are very picky, especially with hollow points. Avoid dirty ammo and clean the gun after each practice session and you will not have a problem. I like a product called Gun Butter to lube my Para. LDA comes in diffent sizes. You will want one of the compact models it sounds like. Para also has non-LDA models that are also worth considering.
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The Glock 21 was my first .45 purchase and I have never regretted buying it. It's light, dependable, accurate, and has high round (13) capacity. Some people are wary of the Glock's "Safe Action," but I've had it for 10 years and never experienced a problem or accidental discharge. My biggest complaint is the chunkiness. I only carry it on colder days when concealment is not a problem.
For regular concealed carry, though, I chose a compact 1911 Kimber Ultra Carry II. It has night sights and Crimson Trace lasergrips. The bull barrel, though short, is accurate for the distances you'd need for defense. Tuning the lasersight with the included tool would give you fast, accurate follow up shots. In the event the lasersight battery ever needs replacement or if your taking cover and don't want to give away your position with a bright red beam, the 3 dot Trijicon sights on it are very good.
You won't find a shortage of opinions and advice in this forum. The best thing would be to find a range where some of the features you're looking for are available on a rental gun so you can actually try it out. Good luck and good shooting.
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This is about fun. Buy the best 1911 model you can afford. Nothing less will do. Nothing.
Colt, Springfield, Wilson, Kimber, Para-Ordinance. All good. Some slightly better than others. Lots of price range there.