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Posted: 2/15/2016 7:33:48 AM EDT
Other than the 1911 of course, the market has gotten smaller and smaller. I remember of an age where pretty much everyone had either a double or single stack .45 ACP pistol in their lineup. Beretta, Sig Sauer, Colt, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, CZ, etc… Hell, even Taurus had one. Everyone had one. Well, slowly but surely the time marches on and things change. Everything is going polymer; which don’t get me wrong. I’m happy that progress is being made; but the market just seems more bland and boring now. No real variety in design; everything is pretty much a Glock clone or is pretty much a CZ design minus a few originals that haven’t been killed off. So what is in current production right now? Stoeger 8045 (Beretta with a new name)  Sig P220 & P227   CZ-97  SAR K2-45  Tanfoglio Witness .45  No longer in production Colt Double Eagle Series 90  S&W 4506, 4506-1, 4566, and 4566TSW     Ruger P90  Astra A-100 .45  Star Firestar .45 & Megastar .45   Taurus PT-945  I just find it kinda boring. No more different designs, no more different look or feel. It all pretty much is either 1911 or CZ for the metal framed .45 ACP pistol. Only Beretta and Sig still have something different on the table. Out of them all, I believe only the Taurus was the really crappy design. Pretty much everything else went bang when the trigger was pulled. The Colt Double Eagle Series 90 pistols had some QC issues but that was more of a problem with the 10mm guns I believe. The .45 ACP guns worked and what was cool is that they used unmodified 1911 magazines. I don’t know… I just kinda miss the options back then. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 8:05:37 AM EDT
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Other than the 1911 of course, the market has gotten smaller and smaller. I remember of an age where pretty much everyone had either a double or single stack .45 ACP pistol in their lineup. Beretta, Sig Sauer, Colt, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, CZ, etc… Hell, even Taurus had one. Everyone had one. Well, slowly but surely the time marches on and things change. Everything is going polymer; which don’t get me wrong. I’m happy that progress is being made; but the market just seems more bland and boring now. No real variety in design; everything is pretty much a Glock clone or is pretty much a CZ design minus a few originals that haven’t been killed off. So what is in current production right now? Stoeger 8045 (Beretta with a new name) http://www.stoegerindustries.com/sites/default/files/styles/model_hover_large/public/originals/product-firearms/stoeger-industries-cougar-pistol.png?itok=kpfz2T9G Sig P220 & P227 http://www.topgunsupply.com/images/P/220r-45-bss-sao.jpg https://www.hogueinc.com/data/store/products/1488444434.800x800.jpg CZ-97 http://cdn.cz-usa.com/hammer/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cz-usa-cz-97-b1.png SAR K2-45 https://www.gunsamerica.com/UserImages/145003/963617852/wm_5044591.jpg Tanfoglio Witness .45 http://www.impactguns.com/data/default/images/catalog/535/eaa_999158.jpg No longer in production Colt Double Eagle Series 90 http://picturearchive.gunauction.com/573/10294277/img_0062.jpg_thumbnail0.jpg S&W 4506, 4506-1, 4566, and 4566TSW http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s10/BigDogatPlay/DSC_0857.jpg http://picturearchive.gunauction.com/4241203238/10506498/picture%20581.jpg_thumbnail0.jpg http://www.hverovhe.com/4566.jpg http://i.imgur.com/wf1WyeQ.jpg Ruger P90 http://www.realguns.com/images/rp90lhsdclsd.jpg Astra A-100 .45 http://images.extrabullet.com/img/guns/38860.jpg Star Firestar .45 & Megastar .45 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/larryf1952/Guns%20and%20Targets/StarFirestarM452.jpg http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/conworld/images/f/fb/STAR_Megastar_03.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20120404145750 Taurus PT-945 https://www.gunsamerica.com/UserImages/26038/906056492/wm_2988117.jpg I just find it kinda boring. No more different designs, no more different look or feel. It all pretty much is either 1911 or CZ for the metal framed .45 ACP pistol. Only Beretta and Sig still have something different on the table. Out of them all, I believe only the Taurus was the really crappy design. Pretty much everything else went bang when the trigger was pulled. The Colt Double Eagle Series 90 pistols had some QC issues but that was more of a problem with the 10mm guns I believe. The .45 ACP guns worked and what was cool is that they used unmodified 1911 magazines. I don’t know… I just kinda miss the options back then. Why you give boner at 7 AM????? |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 8:09:10 AM EDT
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I used to have a Beretta Cougar 8045 (prior to Steoger making them).
It was the first .45 they ever made.
Great gun, very well made.....not sure why I sold it.  |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 8:15:55 AM EDT
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Llama had the Omni. It used 1911 mags and was reported as being one of the best Llama guns.
I had one for several years, shot it a lot, but ended up selling it to afford a M1911. I was new to guns and did not get a lot for it. 
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Posted: 2/15/2016 8:16:10 AM EDT
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all i know is I have fighting the urge to buy a SAR K2-45
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Posted: 2/15/2016 8:19:53 AM EDT
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IWI used to make the Jericho 941 in .45.
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Posted: 2/15/2016 8:22:27 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/15/2016 8:23:20 AM EDT
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all i know is I have fighting the urge to buy a SAR K2-45 do it, pussy. Great guns. As mentioned earlier, the Stoeger is pretty damn nice, but it's just so damn ugly.
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Posted: 2/15/2016 8:29:39 AM EDT
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Sweet collection.
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Posted: 2/15/2016 8:35:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Llama had the Omni. It used 1911 mags and was reported as being one of the best Llama guns. I had one for several years, shot it a lot, but ended up selling it to afford a M1911. I was new to guns and did not get a lot for it. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j243/gdsjr/handguns/LLAMA_OMNI_0001_zpsx3ee8nwa.jpg Almost looks like a Colt Double Eagle. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 8:36:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: IWI used to make the Jericho 941 in .45. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 8:37:56 AM EDT
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Para Ordinance Hy Cap .45.
Great gun. Big. Dad gave me a Star PD in .45 too. Nice piece. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 9:26:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Para Ordinance Hy Cap .45. Great gun. Big. Dad gave me a Star PD in .45 too. Nice piece. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 9:33:10 AM EDT
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HK 45 and USP
FNX 45 (Nevermind - polymer framed.) Systema Colt 1927
I have both an Astra A-100 in 45 and a Star Firestar M-45 (neither are current production, BTW). Nothing wrong with the Astra, but I always wind up thinking I should have just got a Sig, especially since Astra closed their doors. The Firestar is an awesome little pistol, though its manufacturer is also out of business. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 9:34:59 AM EDT
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HK 45 and USP FNX 45 Systema Colt 1927
I have both an Astra A-100 in 45 and a Star Firestar M-45 (neither are current production, BTW). Nothing wrong with the Astra, but I always wind up thinking I should have just got a Sig, especially since Astra closed their doors. The Firestar is an awesome little pistol, though its manufacturer is also out of business. HK 45 and FNX are not metal. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 9:35:34 AM EDT
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The Taurus PT945 wasn't a bad gun. Mine went bang every time, was accurate and easy to carry. It just hammer bit the hell out of me.
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Posted: 2/15/2016 9:36:27 AM EDT
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HK 45 and FNX are not metal. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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HK 45 and USP FNX 45 Systema Colt 1927
I have both an Astra A-100 in 45 and a Star Firestar M-45 (neither are current production, BTW). Nothing wrong with the Astra, but I always wind up thinking I should have just got a Sig, especially since Astra closed their doors. The Firestar is an awesome little pistol, though its manufacturer is also out of business. HK 45 and FNX are not metal. Ya, I went back and edited my post. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 9:39:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: all i know is I have fighting the urge to buy a SAR K2-45 Don't fight it. It feels good. And the capacity is good. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 9:41:28 AM EDT
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I have not seen one in person but looks interesting
http://www.iverjohnsonarms.com/3052/index.html I have seen them on GB for $450-$500 |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 9:54:03 AM EDT
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How about the Nedbal Werle Luger?
http://www.nedbal.at/nedbal_luger_45.pdf The Korth PRS 
http://www.korth-waffen.de/de/modelle.html#pistole_prs |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 9:55:43 AM EDT
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HK 45 and USP FNX 45 (Nevermind - polymer framed.) Systema Colt 1927
I have both an Astra A-100 in 45 and a Star Firestar M-45 (neither are current production, BTW). Nothing wrong with the Astra, but I always wind up thinking I should have just got a Sig, especially since Astra closed their doors. The Firestar is an awesome little pistol, though its manufacturer is also out of business. I've been looking for a Star M43 for a couple of years now, it's the 9mm version of the M45. They're great solid little guns. M-JBT is right about the current selection of all-metal pistols in .45. Back in the 80's-90's it was pretty much a prerequisite to design a pistol and offer it in both 9mm and .45ACP. I miss those days 
Now it's all about making them as small and light as possible and the 9mm cartridge makes it possible to have a high-capacity pistol in a small package. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 9:56:01 AM EDT
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You fail at thinking outside of the box:
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:02:36 AM EDT
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nvm, I don't know shit about pieces of shit guns.
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:05:35 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:07:48 AM EDT
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The H&K P9S was also manufactured in .45
http://www.hkpro.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59:p9s&catid=6:the-pistols&Itemid=5 |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:07:53 AM EDT
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all i know is I have fighting the urge to buy a SAR K2-45 Don't fight it. Mine is a tack driver. Almost no recoil. It would make a good battering ram too. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:10:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I used to have a Beretta Cougar 8045 (prior to Steoger making them). It was the first .45 they ever made. Great gun, very well made.....not sure why I sold it. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:33:53 AM EDT
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Savage 1907
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:42:27 AM EDT
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S&W 945
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:48:09 AM EDT
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metal ist gut, ja?
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:51:15 AM EDT
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Hi-Point
Edit: had a brain fart |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:52:17 AM EDT
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Keltec What .45 handgun has Keltec ever produced? |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:56:13 AM EDT
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I'm sure the Rex Zero One will come out in .45 eventually.
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:56:36 AM EDT
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Not sure if mentioned, but the magnum research baby DE is beautiful.
And it's Jericho cousin. 
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:58:50 AM EDT
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My 4506 is an awesome gun. Getting rid of it to fund an AR10
Great gun though. All the heavy frame .45s shoot great...hardly any recoil. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 10:59:16 AM EDT
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There may not be an abundance of options, but what do you feel like you're missing?
Between my 1911s, CZ 97, Bisley Blackhawk Convertible, and my 625 PC, I don't really feel like I'm missing anything there. The only other gun I want to add in this category is a 645 to go with my 39-2 and 4006. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 11:04:28 AM EDT
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Don't fight it. Mine is a tack driver. Almost no recoil. It would make a good battering ram too. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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all i know is I have fighting the urge to buy a SAR K2-45 Don't fight it. Mine is a tack driver. Almost no recoil. It would make a good battering ram too. damnit, ya got me. between the good words in this thread and CDNN having them on sale for $370, I bit. And I had just gotten the credit card down to zero too |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 11:15:14 AM EDT
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Firestar .45, compact and very easy to control.
Parts can be hard to find so I don't shoot it much but would not hesitate to carry mine. Armslist offering, not my gun. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 11:16:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not sure if mentioned, but the magnum research baby DE is beautiful. https://www.magnumresearch.com/GetDynamicImage.aspx?dir=itemImages&path=SVimg-BE4500RS.jpg And it's Jericho cousin. http://www.iwi.us/iwi/media/products/Jericho-FS.jpg |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 11:53:08 AM EDT
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what o want to know is where i can get a SAR K2-45 in the color combo the OP showed. that thing is seexxyyy
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Posted: 2/15/2016 11:59:59 AM EDT
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.45 ACP other than a 1911?!
Eww *well, a Thompson would be cool... or a Luger 
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Posted: 2/15/2016 12:03:58 PM EDT
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damnit, ya got me. between the good words in this thread and CDNN having them on sale for $370, I bit. And I had just gotten the credit card down to zero too Quote HistoryQuoted:
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all i know is I have fighting the urge to buy a SAR K2-45 Don't fight it. Mine is a tack driver. Almost no recoil. It would make a good battering ram too. damnit, ya got me. between the good words in this thread and CDNN having them on sale for $370, I bit. And I had just gotten the credit card down to zero too You won't regret it. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 12:11:38 PM EDT
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And then there's my Sonny Crockett Memorial M645 BBQ gun.
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Posted: 2/15/2016 12:23:51 PM EDT
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I've been carrying a 4516-1 lately
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Posted: 2/15/2016 12:24:31 PM EDT
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S&W 945 This. I'm a die-hard disciple of JMB, but the first time I shot a performance center 945, I was completely blown away. It's been the most accurate .45 handgun I've ever shot. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 12:25:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I didn't know Stoeger made the cougars. I think I shot one that was a 40. Seemed like a decent gun Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I used to have a Beretta Cougar 8045 (prior to Steoger making them). It was the first .45 they ever made. Great gun, very well made.....not sure why I sold it. I didn't know Stoeger made the cougars. I think I shot one that was a 40. Seemed like a decent gun  |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 12:29:23 PM EDT
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HK P7M7
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Posted: 2/15/2016 12:44:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNever placed into production. Only 6 were ever made and all were factory prototypes. |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 1:56:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: And then there's my Sonny Crockett Memorial M645 BBQ gun. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj105/strela_photos/183c1b34-85a4-4a04-b36c-7142f9c76eb6_zpspdnrji3t.jpg |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 2:07:53 PM EDT
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The Taurus PT945 wasn't a bad gun. Mine went bang every time, was accurate and easy to carry. It just hammer bit the hell out of me. I didn't have any problems with hammer bite, but it was hell to drop the slide when it was locked back. Other than that, I really liked it |
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Posted: 2/15/2016 3:07:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I didn't know Stoeger made the cougars. I think I shot one that was a 40. Seemed like a decent gun Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I used to have a Beretta Cougar 8045 (prior to Steoger making them). It was the first .45 they ever made. Great gun, very well made.....not sure why I sold it. I didn't know Stoeger made the cougars. I think I shot one that was a 40. Seemed like a decent gun Well they make them now, and quality seems quite good. Mine was the Baretta 8045, so essentially the same line. |
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