neckbone Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Would like to pick up a .45, but want something that would be usable in IDPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperman Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 It's hard to beat the 1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 How much do you want to spend? saying that you want a 1911 is like saying I would like a car to drive and needs to have 4 wheels You have choices from bare bones to full blown custom built guns Many of the top manufacturers are going to have something between $700-$1000 that will work Springfield Armory Para STI Ruger Smith & Wesson Sig Kimber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I was just looking at a used M&P 45 full size today. Add some APEX parts and new sights and you should be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 It's hard to not want to get a 1911 then hotrod it out. If you're not wanting to spend north of 1k, maybe give thought to one of the polymers. An M&P or XDm would permit you to classify CDP, ESP and SSP all in one shot. With a plastic fantastic, you could down load to 125pf and shoot ssp/esp if you'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 In CDP I have shot a Glock 21sf, Les Baer Thunder Ranch and Premier II, and a Sig P220. That is also in my order or competiveness with each gun as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike62 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I spent the entire year shooting an M&P 45 with APEX FSS & Trigger....Very hard to beat that combination and at the price its your best bang for the buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 If you are working with a budget and interested in non-1911 pistols, I highly recommend the Gen4 G21 from Glock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why1504 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 As a 45 guy, I suggest the Glock. It isn't very ammo sensitive, and as a Glock, it is IDPA friendly. You can use the G21 in CDP, ESP, and SSP if you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHLChris Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) Are you a gamer or are you interested in using a gun you'd actually carry? For example, if you were going to go with Glock, a 21 is perhaps not the best .45 for carry, but a G30 or G30S might be perfect. And both would be great for IDPA! Same concept is true for 1911's. A 5" Government is best for the game of IDPA, but not necessarily the best carry pistol in that platform. Just wondering... Edited November 27, 2013 by CHLChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I have a similar issue... I would like to purchase another 45acp next year. I am a Glock and M&P guy, but I do not like the Glock 21 because I have small hands. So I am trying to decide whether to buy a 1911 or M&P 45. You can get a M&P 45 for around $500 on sale and a good 1911 for around $1100. By the time you trick them out, trigger work. purchase magazines, holsters, mag pouches, etc... You can plan to spend an additional $300-400. I have a friend who has both and I can't decide, so until I decide, I'm going to continue to shoot his... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgbeav Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 XDM 5.25 in .45acp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer377 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Watch out for those XDms - I heard that the striker will let go at the exact moment the FP block gets stuck as you attempt to holster. Even saw a Youtube video of it in an IDPA match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirLoin Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I heard that that was totally user error and that the guy was trying to make all sorts of excuses -- blaming the gun, the after-market parts, etc. -- instead of just admitting how he screwed around with and messed up the safeties. I did hear he's a really nice guy and was just too embarrassed to admit how he had goofed up, so, nothing against the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillR1 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I spent the entire year shooting an M&P 45 with APEX FSS & Trigger....Very hard to beat that combination and at the price its your best bang for the buck. +1 for the M&P45! It's a solid, VERY accurate gun! Great choice for CDP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckbone Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 I decided on the STI Trojan. Thanks for all the suggestions....which were good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Good choice but expect to spend a little on it. Have a Trojan in 9mm fun little pistol. I went with an Ed Brown extender mag release and mag well and Dawson .100 wide front sight. Once everything was fitted and trigger work complete might think about hard chrome finish as the stock finish will wear quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolpapabell15 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Nice pick going with the Trojan. At the moment my go-to 1911 is my Baer Premier II, but I have recently fallen in love with my buddy's STI. I'm planning on picking one up soon and making it my dedicated "gamer" CDP/SS piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millisec Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I like 1911's and have shot a Sig 220 match at plenty of matches but for the "game" of IDPA today I think your better off with a fullsize M&P or Glock (no real opinion on XD's). Less expensive to buy and gear up, little mods needed and no more capacity handicap (with 7rd mags) or having to barney a round (with 8rd mags) to be at division capacity of 8+1. Just so much simpler and more fun to shoot with a draw and shoot gun. No grip safeties, safeties or hammers to deal with. It makes CDP more like shooting SSP and of course you could also use the gun to shoot SSP or ESP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akacala Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 My CDP gun for next year is a CZ 97, Having a blast with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckbone Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 I fondled a SA RO yesterday, and it felt very similar to the Trojan. Very nice piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillR1 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I like 1911's and have shot a Sig 220 match at plenty of matches but for the "game" of IDPA today I think your better off with a fullsize M&P or Glock (no real opinion on XD's). Less expensive to buy and gear up, little mods needed and no more capacity handicap (with 7rd mags) or having to barney a round (with 8rd mags) to be at division capacity of 8+1. Just so much simpler and more fun to shoot with a draw and shoot gun. No grip safeties, safeties or hammers to deal with. It makes CDP more like shooting SSP and of course you could also use the gun to shoot SSP or ESP. This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 +1 for M&P 45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I want a M&P 45 4.5 badly, but every time I pick up my USP I think this works just fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FF423 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) + 1 for G21sf or M&P45 Edited December 24, 2013 by FF423 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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