.45 ACP . . . Should I?

[beanz2]

Been trying to avoid buying guns in a caliber/cartridge I never stocked up, but sometimes those .45 1911s are too tempting. I found a CZ 1911 A1 today, but they don't come in any other caliber but .45

I already stocked up on 9mm and 10mm and so far my thirst for 1911s has been satisfied in those cartridges, but the CZ 1911 just doesn't come in 9 or 10.

My additional worry is owning one handgun in .45 will only open the floodgates for other guns, especially the PCC/subguns that I also love. The UMP, APC45, Thompson, to name a few.

Is it like asking a bunch of meth addicts if I should take meth?

[BajaJames83]

Do it!
Nothing wrong with a little diversification...

[ProperModulation]

Hah! Glad I'm not alone. I eventually broke down and just did it. And it did lead to more guns and more calibers...

[Chapped Hide]

Dan Wesson/CZ in 10mm FTW

[7562]

Kimber has a 1911 in 10mm on the roster

https://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/california-compliant?layer&cat=401

[ez1911]

yes

[XDJYo]

[Barang]

Don't deprived yourself. Feed that addiction.

[Tarmy]

[wpage]

Dude, are you kidding? Go for it. John Moses Browning and millions of vets love the .45 ACP a great round !

[timbo399]

I have tried over the years to keep my calibers consolidated and stock up on ammo accordingly. So I put in about 6 different online orders of 9mm, .45 and .357 mag about 6 years ago.

Over the years I have deviated from that plan a bit-- bought a S&W .460 revolver, Desert Eagle .44 Mag, and couple other different calibers. Fun to mix it up at the range a bit.

When it comes to .45 ACP, to me it's such a fun round to shoot, especially out of a 1911, I say go for it and stock up on .45 ammo!!!

9mm's are fun, but I enjoy shooting my .45's more. Good luck! And go for it!

[smittty]

Been trying to avoid buying guns in a caliber/cartridge I never stocked up, but sometimes those .45 1911s are too tempting. I found a CZ 1911 A1 today, but they don't come in any other caliber but .45

I already stocked up on 9mm and 10mm and so far my thirst for 1911s has been satisfied in those cartridges, but the CZ 1911 just doesn't come in 9 or 10.

My additional worry is owning one handgun in .45 will only open the floodgates for other guns, especially the PCC/subguns that I also love. The UMP, APC45, Thompson, to name a few.

Is it like asking a bunch of meth addicts if I should take meth?

I wouldn't.

Instead, stock up on more 9mm, and 10mm. You have till June before they start recording and limiting your ammo purchases.

[harbormaster]

My first was a springfield 1911 in 9mm and I like it a lot, but I finally got a Kimber in 45 and a couple of others in 45 and I like it plenty. I have limited space so ammo supplies are an issue for me but I make room for a few boxes of 45 acp.

[omega]

I wouldnt hesitate to add .45 acp to your inventory

if you asked about 10mm or .357 SIG , FN 5.7mm. 45 GAP or something like that, then, I would have to think about it more, I remember the feeling of having odd calibers and the problem of finding it, especially odd or unusual calibers.

with 45 it's not odd or unusual or a current fad or trend like some of the others on the market.

the 10mm is gaining popularity right now, but who knows what will happen in 5 or 10 years? it could fade out again, but I can almost guarantee thats not going to happen with 45 acp.

[trigger945]