10 Best .45 ACP Pistols (That Aren’t 1911s)

[Annihilator]

Good read on some of the best .45acp guns that are not 1911’s.

10 Best .45 ACP Pistols of 2023 (That Aren't 1911s)

Want a .45 pistol...but not the 1911? We've got you covered with our top picks of modern handguns that minimize recoil and maximize capacity of the .45 ACP.

www.pewpewtactical.com

 

[HansGruber]

Good grief.

There’s a high point on the list.

“High Point” and “best” have no business being used together, unless “boat anchor” or “landfill” is also involved.

Otherwise…I’d agree with that list. I own or have owned most of them, and shot the rest.

 

[Oaktree45]

Wow, the Hi-Point made that list.

 

[Annihilator]

Yea, shocked the out of me when I saw the High-Point

 

[Old_Me]

i only have the CZ 97B, and the Glock 21. (love'em both)

both shoot very well, but the CZ is a finicky eater. (will only shoot factory new ammo)

the Glock, like all my other Glocks, have no shame, and eat anything you feed them. (what pigs they are...lol)

 

[Snake45]

The list is incomplete. They left out the S&W M25-2s and other M25 .45ACP variants. And also the Ruger Blackhawk .45/.45ACP.

 

[HansGruber]

The list is incomplete. They left out the S&W M25-2s and other M25 .45ACP variants. And also the Ruger Blackhawk .45/.45ACP.

Well.

If you’re going to go 25/625, by rights the title of “best” should go to a M1917…I’ve got a commercial model made in the 1920’s that puts Performance Center models to shame.

 

[Snake45]

Well.

If you’re going to go 25/625, by rights the title of “best” should go to a M1917…I’ve got a commercial model made in the 1920’s that puts Performance Center models to shame.

I have two 25-2s, a 6" and a 6.5". I also have a 1917, actually a 1937 Brazilian that was evidently built out of parts of at least two guns (the sideplate doesn't come close to fitting correctly). To my chagrin and annoyance, it's more accurate than either of the 25-2s. I don't know why. I have a 3" or 3.5" barrel for it I got from Numrich with the idea of making a "super stubby" out of it, but then I shot it. I learned a long time ago that if you have a gun that shoots as well as this one, you leave it the hell alone.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Sig 220 Legion is a fine shooter. I’m still partial to my 1911 over it though .

 

[HansGruber]

I have two 25-2s, a 6" and a 6.5". I also have a 1917, actually a 1937 Brazilian that was evidently built out of parts of at least two guns (the sideplate doesn't come close to fitting correctly). To my chagrin and annoyance, it's more accurate than either of the 25-2s. I don't know why. I have a 3" or 3.5" barrel for it I got from Numrich with the idea of making a "super stubby" out of it, but then I shot it. I learned a long time ago that if you have a gun that shoots as well as this one, you leave it the hell alone.

I’m mainly 325’s; a Night Guard, a TRR6, and a 325PD…also a 625-5 5”, and the commercial M1917.

Had a Colt 1917, but it was kludged out of several pistols, and had timing issues.

 

[Annihilator]

I have two 25-2s, a 6" and a 6.5". I also have a 1917, actually a 1937 Brazilian that was evidently built out of parts of at least two guns (the sideplate doesn't come close to fitting correctly). To my chagrin and annoyance, it's more accurate than either of the 25-2s. I don't know why. I have a 3" or 3.5" barrel for it I got from Numrich with the idea of making a "super stubby" out of it, but then I shot it. I learned a long time ago that if you have a gun that shoots as well as this one, you leave it the hell alone.

Got a S&W 625JM myself, great shooter.

 

[cico7]

Good read on some of the best .45acp guns that are not 1911’s.

10 Best .45 ACP Pistols of 2023 (That Aren't 1911s)

Want a .45 pistol...but not the 1911? We've got you covered with our top picks of modern handguns that minimize recoil and maximize capacity of the .45 ACP.

www.pewpewtactical.com

I loved my Shields.....may see one of these in my future...
My first pistol was a .45 Hi-Point. It was great.

 

[Haroldg48]

I have the Shield 45. it shoots as well as my 1911s, although the trigger is hinged, but better than most.

 

[SubChaser]

Best .45s and not 1911s? Nope.

 

[SaltyMonkey]

Best .45s and not 1911s? Nope.

Open your mind man.

 

[HansGruber]

Best .45s and not 1911s? Nope.

Try a HK45 or a USP with a Match trigger.

It ain't a 1911...but it'll do, quite well.

 

[javbike]

I like that CZ 97B good looking piece

 

[HayesGreener]

Well.

If you’re going to go 25/625, by rights the title of “best” should go to a M1917…I’ve got a commercial model made in the 1920’s that puts Performance Center models to shame.

Performance Center ain't what S&W used to be

 

[HayesGreener]

I carry a SigP220 SAO Legion every day. I might let it have a break if I had a high end Springfield 1911 but that remains to be seen.

 

[javbike]

Performance Center ain't what S&W used to be

I have a MP shield 40 I like to get rid off too snappy