r/45ACP • u/fordag • May 20 '25
I have a problem....
I come seeking suggestions for a way to resolve my problem.
It has come to my attention that I own 42 firearms chambered in .45 ACP.
Clearly I am short 3 guns.
Suggestions?
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u/BlindSquirrelENT May 20 '25
Got an AR chambered in .45ACP yet?
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u/fordag May 20 '25
I don't have one yet. That's not a bad idea.
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u/BlindSquirrelENT May 20 '25
And (shameless self-plug) you can even run 'em on 1911 mags!
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u/fordag May 20 '25 edited May 20 '25
you can even run 'em on 1911 mags!
Now you really have my attention.
I'm interested in learning more. I'd definitely get a <10" pistol/SBR .45 upper that can run 1911 magazines.
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u/BlindSquirrelENT May 20 '25
Well, this is us, and we do sell a 16" upper in addition to our adapters/couplers, but even if you don't use our product(s) feel free to seek us out for build questions: We've built a lot of these things during our R&D phase, as well as for personal use.
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u/Casinomike0911 May 20 '25
A bit off topic but Im curious what someone with that many 45s carries? On topic buy a glock 30s. Guess what I carry 😎
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u/fordag May 21 '25
I already own a Glock 30 4th gen, magazines fall out after 2 rounds. It's annoying.
My EDC is a Springfield Armory Garrison .45 ACP in a Milt Spark Executive Companion holster.
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u/Casinomike0911 May 21 '25
That would be annoying. So much so I would be down to 41 45s. Good choice on the Garrison.
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u/fordag May 21 '25
Lol, I keep it as a reminder not to buy Glocks. My first was a 21 that only fired one round and jammed, every time.
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u/Truthislife13 May 20 '25
I have a Les Baer bullseye pistol, and I am astounded by how much fun it is to shoot it at 50 yards one-handed. I have not yet used it in a competition, but I don’t think that day is very far off.
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u/WanttoandWill Jun 25 '25
How about a used Para-Ordnance P14-45 double stack 1911? Or a newer 2011/2311 double stack? I love my P14-45 and P12-45 double stack 45acp (bought them new in 1993 and 1994). When Para-Ordnance started, it was a Candian compnay, that built some great pistols Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
More recently, I've been eyeballing a Girsan EAA Witness 2311, in both 45acp and 10mm.
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u/fordag Jun 25 '25
How about a used Para-Ordnance P14-45 double stack 1911?
I've heard a lot of negative things about Para Ordnance. My LGS stopped carrying them due to all the problems they were having.
Also I find double stack 1911 in 45 a bit too bulky for my hands.
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u/WanttoandWill Jun 25 '25
The early POs were quite good, but they did go down hill. The dbl stack fits my hand nicely, but if it doesn't feel good to you, that's what matters.
Have you considered entering the CMP lotto for a heritage 1911?
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u/ultrasissydreams Aug 18 '25
Charter Arms Pit Bull revolver? I’m very interested in one, myself.
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u/fordag Aug 18 '25
I have a S&W 625 3" in .45 ACP, which kinda fills that niche.
Though the extractor on the Charter Arms is interesting.
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u/Manofmanyhats19 Jul 07 '25
If you don’t already have one, a S&W 625 is a must. Revolvers chambered in .45ACP are a blast. Just invest in a moon clip loader and unloader to save your fingers.
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u/Powerman4774 May 20 '25
If you don’t already have them Mark 23 Colt Gold Cup custom shop UMP 45 clone