Who buys a .45 these days, I guess me

[georgeib]

A buddy has a p220 Legion in 10mm. The gun really impressed me. My favorite pistol shooting full bore 10 mil I've ever shot. I imagine it's even sweeter shooting in 45, and with the optic cut, I'm officially envious. Congrats on the sweet gat, Papa!

[RHINOWSO]

I am one of those few fortunate folks whose first firearm purchase (1) wasn't complete crap and (2) decades later I still have it. A W. German marked P220/45, proofed in Germany and imported via SIG USA before they started assembling and then producing firearms.

I shoot it once every year or so, but it was my main handgun in my early 20s. Back in the heart of the AWB and 8+1 of 45ACP was not far off from 10+1 of 9MM.

[markm]

I am one of those few fortunate folks whose first firearm purchase (1) wasn't complete crap and (2) decades later I still have it. A W. German marked P220/45, proofed in Germany and imported via SIG USA before they started assembling and then producing firearms.

I shoot it once every year or so, but it was my main handgun in my early 20s. Back in the heart of the AWB and 8+1 of 45ACP was not far off from 10+1 of 9MM.

I have my Dad's German P220 which is Duo Toned in NP3. I ought to get a pic uploaded.

[.45fan]

I acquired a full size Sig 320 in .45 around thanksgiving.

I wanted to try one so I searched for a few months and all I could find was a used one, I bought it for what I thought was a fair price.

I had to go back to the hospital so I haven't shot it yet, hopefully soon though.

[Slater]

Earlier this year I bought a CZ 97B before they were discontinued by CZ. Have yet to shoot it, but it's a big, heavy beast. Don't think they were ever big sellers for CZ.

[Pappabear]

Thanks Fellas, I have a Holosun 507 to pop on it. Unfortunately it won't get here until tomorrow. So one outing with just irons won't kill me I guess. Very eager to see how it shoots.

PB

[LowSpeed_HighDrag]

I got rid of my P220 with long and short slides to buy a computer for my wife when I was a broke LCpl almost 15 years ago. What a cool gun, wish I still had it.

I sold my MARS Colt 1911 and Glock 21 after my agency allowed 9mm pistols. The 21 was a great duty pistol, it just offered this emotional stability with the knowledge of 13 rounds of 230gr on tap. I much prefer my Glock 45, ACRO P2, and 22 rounds of 9mm now, but the 21 was something special.

45's are a piece of Americana, I wish I still owned one of those three today.

[titsonritz]

Years ago I consolidate my guns/cartridges, 9mm is the only semi-auto pistol cartridge to survive the purge. If I were to branch out a little again 45acp would the one I'd add.

[TheGhostRider]

Nice Sig! I had a P220 and foolishly traded it. It’s one of the few that I legitimately regret selling. I miss it!!!
Now a Glock 21 SF sits in its place. Not a bad ride with it either. It’s my .45 fighting gun.
Picked up a DW Valor a few months back… not my 1st 1911 .45… might end up being my last. Shoots so well. It’s my Barbecue gun.

[202]

Very nice!