Why shoot a .45

[co-exprs]

I have a G17 and while everyone tells me how awesome Glocks are, I just don't enjoy shooting it or the 9mm as much as my 45s. I honestly get about the same felt recoil from my G17 in 9mm as my 5" 1911 in 45acp. I let the kids shoot the 9mm and I save the 45 ammo for me. I have a really nice 2011 in 40 and it has to beg me to take it to the range, while my single stack 45 always finds it's way into my bag.

[Jasonatlaw]

I have a really nice 2011 in 40 and it has to beg me to take it to the range, while my single stack 45 always finds it's way into my bag.

I know EXACTLY what you mean. I bought a 2011 thinking that I would just love it. I thought its the perfect combination between the 1911 and a high cap pistol. Well, its ok, but I don't love it. Not like I love my 1911.

[kneelingatlas]

everyone tells me how awesome Glocks are

Who is this Everyone character?!?

[co-exprs]

LOL. Everyone not reading this thread.

[Xhris]

1- you can make fun of all the other guys for shooting sissy calibers

2- at our club I don't have to mark my brass, just grab all the big stuff so sorting is easy and I get it all back.

We don't make fun of the ladies for shooting those non - 45 calibers, they get thanked for coming.

Strange - My lady would be making fun of the other guys for shooting sissy calibers...

[ericjhuber]

You shoot .45 because when the Lord Jehovah appeared before His servant John Moses Browning and told him to build a pistol, He told him to build a 1911 in the caliber of .45.

Seriously though, I'm going to be limiting myself to 9mm and .40 for action pistol because of costs, but I do really enjoy breaking out the Glock 21 and Glock 36 for GSSF matches because there is just something special about .45.

I love the USPSA guys who shoot .45 for Single Stack. Nothing like patching for them and trying to cover bullet holes the size of salad bowls at the end of a stage.

I shot a match last week with a new action shooter who showed up with a 1911 and some really hot .45 loads. Glorious muzzle flash and power.

[kneelingatlas]

I love the biblical reference Eric

The first time I let my buddy shoot my 10mm Witness he turned around and said "if the archangel Michael walked the earth today vanquishing souls he would dawn long slide 10mm Tanfoglio!"

[Jasonatlaw]

RE the archangel Michael: 10mm yes... but Tanfoglio?

[kneelingatlas]

RE the archangel Michael: 10mm yes... but Tanfoglio?

What else Jason?!? A Colt Delta Elite?

[Jasonatlaw]

I've got to admit that looks pretty sweet. I've never shot a Tanfoglio before so I'm not trying to knock it. For me its like CZ; I know they have their followers but I'm just not sold yet.

I was thinking STI's Perfect 10. I've always been a fan of the 10MM. Bought a Perfect 10 a while back thinking it would be the end all be all, but I haven't gotten used to the wide body yet. And that long black barrel would look awesome as during the smiting.