$1,000 (or so) for TWO 45 acp

Ok I am planning ahead on my next couple of purchases. I want to get a couple of 45acp. What I am looking for are one each of the following:

Small sub-compact for IWB carry (perfer blued)
Large full size for range fun. (perfer stainless)

Keep it in the $1,000 - $1,200 range

I have 9mm auto and quite a few revolvers in .22, 357, and 45 colt. I want to get into 45 autos.

I do not have a 1911 so that will be the obivous choice for the full size.

Right now I am leaning toward

Taurus PT145
Rock Island 1911

I do have a 3rd gernation Smith and Wesson 5906 in 9mm that i LOVE so I am considering a 3rd gen for the full size 45.

Anyway looking for suggestions and opinions. Thanks

Rock Island = good choice
Taurus = I'm not a huge fan of

I'd be OK with a Rock

+1 on Not being a Taurus semi-auto fan

Better choices out there

I'd take the $1200 and get ONE nice 1911...I predict you won't carry it all that often ....

Small 1911's are tough to shoot well...eventually it will be a "left it"

Left it at home...left it in car etc etc. Might as well get a nice full size you can really enjoy shooting instead of 2 soso units

My 2 cents

I don't know where you guys get your hate of Taurus from. My PT 92 has 1000s of rounds through it. Have you held, shot or compared a RI 1911 to a Taurus 1911 side my side? The RI is much cheaper but for what you get the Taurus is a MUCH better value, has great reviews and will have a better resale.

He didn't ask about the Taurus 1911, he asked about the pt145, but I am a huge fan of Taurus 1911s so I wouldn't rule them out of the full size 1911 slot.

For the compact Rock Island had a compact model I'd look into

I don't hate Taurus I also had a PT 92 it was fine . As far as Rock Island , IMHO for the price can't be beat . I have shot mine in USPSA for a couple of years w/ never a single malfunction .Their customer support is unequaled . He is looking for an inexpensive 1911 , anyone that has ever owned a RIA would agree that for the money they are hard to beat. Taurus being a much better value . . . .I don't agree. Btw a PT 145 is a millennium not a 1911 .

He is looking for an inexpensive 1911 , anyone that has ever owned a RIA would agree that for the money they are hard to beat.

Indeed, prices are up on them because over they years folks have found out all the bashing is unfounded. My 2 RIA Tacticals are just as reliable as any of my other 1911s...one of the best entry level 1911s on the market.

I love my pt 145.

>>>>>crickets chirping<<<<<

Yeah I misread, I thought he was talking about a Taurus 1911. But still, the PT145 is a nice gun too and and the price is right. My friend has one and he loves it.

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+ 1

msredneck wrote:

I'd take the $1200 and get ONE nice 1911...I predict you won't carry it all that often ....

My 2 cents

+1 on getting one nice 1911

For CCW I think you should take a look at the kahr CW45 or Kahr CM45. Very thin reliable weapons for around 400 to 450. Going along with the one gun theme. I have a Para Ordinance Slim Hawg that I am very happy with. I'm not sure that there is a smaller .45ACP 1911 on the market. Not really filling the role of a range gun but conceals real well. Good Luck

RIA 1911 teamed with an XD45 Compact!! NUFF SAID! ( ok I'd also vote a Glock 30/36

Rock Island.

You can get two for under $1000

Just got a RI 1911 milspec, going to the range thur if its not to wet. I got ruger P90 45 cal. love it, been shooting it for over a year, 500 + rounds FMJ and JHP with no problems.

Thanks guys. I am not really interested in 1 high end 1911 (yet). Have never owned a 1911 (more of a revolver guy) but do want on to see what all the hoopla is about. Can't stomach spending $1K+ on a single 1911

I am looking to get into 45acp and want one for conceal carry. Figure I could get one of those pretty cheap and also make the entry into the 1911 world.

I think I am pretty sold on the RIA 1911 but still trying to decide on the sub compact 45. Anyone have any additional info on.

Taurus PT145
Karh CW45
Bersa 45
S&W Chief's 45

Espically the differences in Size, Realiability, & Accuracy

I already chimed in on the CW45. It feels very good in my hand and is very similar to a Glock except single stack. I know the 36 is single stack but the Kahr is thinner. I have seen them for around 4 which still gives you 600 or so for a 1911. Th36 conceals fine the Kahr should be a pleasure here is a comparison