Nightstand pistol

[TonyTacoma]

Hey folks,

Looking for some input, I own a handfull of pistols that all serve duty as carry, HD, vehicle carry and so on.. I want to add a dedicated nightstand gun to my collection. Im thinking large caliber, .45acp possibly, size isn't really a consideration since this won't be a carry pistol. Id also like to use a laser, prefferebly a grip laser not a rail mounted one. I also would like a reasonable trigger pull, I own a couple of 1911's that currently ride in my nightstand but both have very light trigger pulls, im looking for something more substantial in a trigger pull to stay away from accidental discharge under stress.

Recommendations?

[C4IGrant]

Hey folks,

Looking for some input, I own a handfull of pistols that all serve duty as carry, HD, vehicle carry and so on.. I want to add a dedicated nightstand gun to my collection. Im thinking large caliber, .45acp possibly, size isn't really a consideration since this won't be a carry pistol. Id also like to use a laser, prefferebly a grip laser not a rail mounted one. I also would like a reasonable trigger pull, I own a couple of 1911's that currently ride in my nightstand but both have very light trigger pulls, im looking for something more substantial in a trigger pull to stay away from accidental discharge under stress.

Recommendations?

M&P 45 (mid-frame). They have 14rd mags for it and the CT grips for the M&P are fantastic. Apex Tactical has a new trigger coming out that will give you a 1911 type pull.

You can also get the M&P with external thumb safety.


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[GermanSynergy]

HK 45 full size, Surefire X300 and Winchester 230 grain Ranger T's here.

I sleep soundly at night.

[TonyTacoma]

HK 45 full size, Surefire X300 and Winchester 230 grain Ranger T's here.

I sleep soundly at night.

Can I get the hk45 with the LEM trigger variant? Is there a grip laser available for the hk?

[interfan]

You actually have what you need. Just add some CTC grips to your 1911 and practice trigger discipline or manipulating the thumb safety under stress. If you want a light too, add a Dawson rail.

A heavier trigger to prevent accidental discharge is more political than practical. The Glock New York trigger nonsense ensure a lack of accuracy under stress, not better saftety or function. This perception is left over from old "revolver" guys who think that a semi-auto SA trigger is unsafe. Training and trigger time will give you the confidence that will keep you safe.

Don't take my word for it, here is a better source:

http://vickerstactical.com/tactical-...r-pull-weight/

[TonyTacoma]

M&P 45 (mid-frame). They have 14rd mags for it and the CT grips for the M&P are fantastic. Apex Tactical has a new trigger coming out that will give you a 1911 type pull.

You can also get the M&P with external thumb safety.


C4

The M&P is a serious contender for me, good price point. I need to shoot one to see if the trigger is what im looking for.

[TonyTacoma]

You actually have what you need. Just add some CTC grips to your 1911 and practice trigger discipline or manipulating the thumb safety under stress. If you want a light too, add a Dawson rail.

A heavier trigger to prevent accidental discharge is more political than practical. The Glock New York trigger nonsense ensure a lack of accuracy under stress, not better saftety or function. This perception is left over from old "revolver" guys who think that a semi-auto SA trigger is unsafe. Training and trigger time will give you the confidence that will keep you safe.

Don't take my word for it, here is a better source:

http://vickerstactical.com/tactical-...r-pull-weight/

Great advice for sure, I have some training with thumb safety manipulation and stress fire with my 1911's as they are one of my daily carries. One thing to consider is the added stress of being woken up into a defense situation. There's no real way to properly train this scenario, so to remove all question marks im choosing to use a longer/more substantial trigger.

Good advice though.

[C4IGrant]

The M&P is a serious contender for me, good price point. I need to shoot one to see if the trigger is what im looking for.

The stock trigger is NOTHING like a 1911 so you will need to spend some money on Apex components to get it up to speed.



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[opmike]

Recommendations?

What gun do you primarily carry and train with?

Buy another one for your nightstand.

[maximus83]

Another M&P .45 mid-size guy. I keep mine in the nightstand with a Streamlight TLR-1, 10rd mags loaded with TAP 230gr HP.

One thing I've noticed is that with the stock trigger on the M&P .45, I can actually shoot it pretty accurately, more so than with the stock trigger on the 9mm's. But that said, I've already upgraded to the APEX on 2 other M&P's, and I plan to upgrade this one as well by adding the DCAEK kit, and the RAM device to get the more positive reset (total upgrades around $115).

I haven't tried the 14rd mags yet, but if they are reliable I'd consider using them, it would be nice to have a bit more capacity than 10rd in a home defense pistol.