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Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 12:49 AM
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So I posted earlier about wanting a 10mm. The more I look st it, the options are limited(in my price range) and never having one makes me unsure. I'm just looking for it to kill hogs, possibly a very off chance of a small doe. I have such a love for the 1911 and don't wanna pay for a 10mm 1911... Is a 45acp enough for what I'm wanting or should I stick with the 10?
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 12:52 AM
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With the right bullet selection a 45 will kill a lot of things. Although my first choice would never be a handgun I have killed plenty of pigs with a 1911.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 12:53 AM
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.45 ACP has been one shot stopping humans for over 100 years now so I would say yes.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 01:04 AM
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I'm just thinking on ammo availability and of course my affection for 1911's
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 01:06 AM
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Shoot +p if you're worried about more power.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 01:07 AM
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Buffalo Bore 255 Hardcast +P will do the trick.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 01:19 AM
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+++++++++P and you'll be good to go with 45acp.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 02:24 AM
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The 45 has been getting it done for long time.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 02:43 AM
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The 45 has been getting it done for long time. Not to mention there is nothing better than a 1911. Walter
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 02:45 AM
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I've been reading back and forth and so on about how the 10 is so much more capable out in the field. seen a few videos where guys hunt with them.. the only serious one was keith warren, he uses both the 10 and the 45. i really like the block 20 sf, its almost too big for my hand to feel comfortable with. but I'm sure if i shot it enough i would get used to it. the local gun shop here doesn't have any i can test shoot. hate wasting money and don't wanna buy it then never use it. thanks for all the input guys.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 02:50 AM
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The 45 has been getting it done for long time. Not to mention there is nothing better than a 1911. Walter I'm on that team as well.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 02:54 AM
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I had a Glock 21 for twelve years. I git my hands on a good 1911 and sold the Glock. The Glock's grip was just a bit too big for my hands. I could run it fine, but I can run a 1911 much better.
1911 is safer too. The reason is human error. A Glock is a safe pistol but the human holding it is not. At least the 1911 takes three actions to make it fire.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 02:57 AM
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Not sure what your budget is, but if you decide to go with the 10mm, you can pick up the rock island tactical in 10 for under 600$, I believe. But never go wrong with a 1911 45!!
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 03:14 AM
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The main thing is ballistics. A handgun is never going to be as powerful as a rifle will. Handguns are great backup firearms. They are not my first choice for hunting or anything really. With that said I am on the train of thought that a 9mm will work just as good as a 45 acp will. But there will always be people that will argue this to death. I have changed what handguns I have now to a few 1911s for various tasks and a few blocks in 9mm for various tasks. Each has their place but those are the two calibers that I am sticking with and do not feel any less safe carrying a 9mm versus anything else in the field or for ccw. Ymmv.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 03:26 AM
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Well it wouldn't necessarily be my primary. I'd have it on my hip when I'm in the field, whether I had my rifle or not. I do think it would be cool to shoot some piggies with it but otherwise I dunno. Budget comfortably is about 600. Can get any glock for that. I'm afraid my wants would have me spending much more than that on a 1911
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 05:07 AM
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Get a .45 and if you want more power later you can get a .460 Rowland conversion kit.
And no, I don't have one, have never shot one, or even seen the ammo for sale in person but it seems like a cool idea.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 05:08 AM
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If a Glock 20 SF already feels like it might be too big in your hands then that might become a larger problem down the road. From what I have heard the 10mm, while manageable has a pretty snappy recoil. I haven't shot one so I cannot confirm.
If it were me I would look for a Rock Island Armory Tactical. In fact I actually am looking to get one soon. Haha.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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I tried the G20 twice.. I carry my 1911 out at our lease, it replaced my 44 (which admittedly is a better true hunting round). I carry 255g +P hardcast in it, it takes care of pigs or deer just fine. I have ran both the Buffalo Bore and DoubleTap, my gun (DW Valor) cycles both fine and shoots them accurately.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 06:43 PM
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I believe there is a colt 1911 in the classified right now for 650. That is a great price icing on the cake is that it is a 70 series if I recall right.
OR save up a little more and find a good STI or Springfield both can be had in the 800 price range.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 10:46 PM
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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Only if you want to be second best to a 45 in a 1911. Walter
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/07/14 11:24 PM
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I've not had any issues with a .45 ACP vs. anything I've used it on.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/08/14 01:46 AM
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For the task mentioned above in my humble opinion the ever versatile 44 Magnum is taylor-made for such an application.
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Re: Is .45acp enough?
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07/08/14 02:37 AM
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i completely agree that a wheel gun of that persuasion would be a great fit.. although I'm not a wheel gun fan. just my preference. I'm just stuck between what i like.. the 45 acp and the 10 which i know nothing about.
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