.45 Recommendations?

[txinvestigator1]

Sorry, showing my ignorance. SOG=????

[OfcMikey]

Originally posted by txinvestigator1
How about a mini poll. Who's agency required you to do night qualifications?

I have never been required to do so.

I have been required to do a few.
No biggee with soft calibers like 9mm and 40sw. :p

[Mac]

Once a year for INS. Low level light quals, That is.

Mac

[Switchback]

Originally posted by txinvestigator1
Sorry, showing my ignorance. SOG=????

Sorry about that...
SOG stands for Special Operations Group, our national tactical response team.

[Chief211]

I have a few .45's but the one I must claim as my favorite, is the Colt 1911 government model side arm. I prefer this even to the glock.

[Fin]

Originally posted by txinvestigator1
How about a mini poll. Who's agency required you to do night qualifications?

Our department did, although no score is required for POST for night quals. We shot both low-light & no-light courses.

If you're looking for a good rugged .45cal, go with the Glock 21. I know quite a few people in our department who use them, and have never had any problems with them. As a matter of fact, our academy instructors all carried Glock 21's. If I ever get rid of my HK .40, I'll probably go to the 21 myself.

[GMan26]

If I were you I'd go buy a G21 (not compensated!!) with good night sights (Trijicon or Meprolites). But if you have never fired a handgun before you ought to go the the range and rent some and get some experience. Also its a good idea to take a course in handguns. But a G21 will be an easy gun to learn and shoot. Same trig pull each time. Otherwise I would suggest a HK USP compact 45 for carry. Good luck.

[DRUNK BUSTER 31]

PRPD DOES, WITH HANDGUN. NOT SHOTGUNS OR AR'S,

[CXT_180]

Originally posted by GMan26
If I were you I'd go buy a G21 (not compensated!!) with good night sights (Trijicon or Meprolites).

Why the enthusiastic "not compensated!!!"?
Meprolight night sights are brighter than Trijicon in my experiances.

[zadlow]

Originally posted by CXT_180
Why the enthusiastic "not compensated!!!"?

Originally posted by Switchback
hmmmm....

...what could possibly happen if those vertically expelled gases were directed to your face???

hmmm... just a thought.

In response to both of these, I don't know why he gave the enthusiastic "not compensated!!" or what exactly happens if the expelled gasses hit your face, but I do know that if you hold a compensated gun to your chest like for weapons retention it will burn a hole in your shirt (thankfully I know this from a handgun magazine and not from actual experience).

[Officer Moe]

I've seen night qual. with a compensated Glock. It is an awesome sight...reminded me of RoboCops weapon with the muzzle flash...while it was neat to witness...I would not wish to fire it at a suspect who was returning fire...regular muzzle flash is bright enough for me...don't need a bigger light source for the "bad guy" to zero in on.

If your dept. does not require some sort of low light / no light fire you should take it upon yourself to train. Never been there, but most gun battles happen in poor lighting situations. I would also suggest training in the rain, sleet and any other adverse conditions as well...Just my two cents.

[todd5874]

GLOCK 21 ALL THE WAY!!!

[Officer Moe]

TODD wants to make a BIG hole ! ! !

[todd5874]

LOL Moe!
I love the .45 though at my new department, I am only authorized to carry the issued 22, .40 cal. I used to carry the 21 and loved it. The feel and fit was perfect, the recoil was great for a .45, and the telescope sized barrel was great for pucker factor. The only thing better would be the new S&W .50 cal revolver.