What steel frame .45?

[rd2play]

I'm looking for a steel frame .45 and, given my limited experience, I have troubles finding one. Price should be $1k max.

I really like the Ruger P90, but the list of certified P90s is incredibly restrictive and limited. The Ruger SR1911 looks good, but it's not on the list

I would prefer NOT a 1911, just because I read that some don't like hollow points. (Apparently the Ruger SR1911 design takes them into account).

What else would you recommend? (Not over $1k). The reason I'm looking for steel is that I want to reload and I keep reading that (some?) polymer don't like reloads. Some use them successfully, and some are not successful. I don't want to have to worry about that.

[Fishslayer]

I'm looking for a steel frame .45 and, given my limited experience, I have troubles finding one. Price should be $1k max.

I really like the Ruger P90, but the list of certified P90s is incredibly restrictive and limited. The Ruger SR1911 looks good, but it's not on the list

I would prefer NOT a 1911, just because I read that some don't like hollow points. (Apparently the Ruger SR1911 design takes them into account).

What else would you recommend? (Not over $1k). The reason I'm looking for steel is that I want to reload and I keep reading that (some?) polymer don't like reloads. Some use them successfully, and some are not successful. I don't want to have to worry about that.

The P90 is discontinued and I don't see a lot of them in the used gun cases. IMO well worth a hunt if you want a DA/SA. IMO it's a pretty underrated .45. I like mine a lot.

I also see the occasional used SIG 220 around $600 to $700-ish.

CZ owners seem to like them.

Never heard about the polymer not liking reloads.

[shooting4life]

S&W 625, nothing else to say

[freonr22]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=270944507

[rd2play]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=270944507

That's a looong barrel. I think I'm covered in the "long barrel" section with my 6 inch S&W 686.

When I said that polymer might not like reloads I actually meant that some polymers don't like lead bullets apparently. My bad, I wasn't clear...

I really like the S&W 625. My 686 is absolutely great, but I was thinking to get something a bit different. Still, revolvers are perfect for handloading.

Otherwise, the Sig 220 would be a good choice. I was under the wrong impression that it was polymer. I guess I'll start reading up on it.

[DrewTheBrave]

Otherwise, the Sig 220 would be a good choice. I was under the wrong impression that it was polymer. I guess I'll start reading up on it.

The Sig P220 is traditionally an alloy framed gun, but they do offer a steel frame version that tends to go for a nice premium. The steel framed Sigs are on my list of dream guns, but even the alloys are sweet shooters

[ap3572001]

My best results are with a 4506-1.

[Dark Mod]

S&W 625, nothing else to say

Well played sir, well played

[modls7]

I'm looking for a steel frame .45 and, given my limited experience, I have troubles finding one. Price should be $1k max.

I really like the Ruger P90, but the list of certified P90s is incredibly restrictive and limited. The Ruger SR1911 looks good, but it's not on the list

I would prefer NOT a 1911, just because I read that some don't like hollow points. (Apparently the Ruger SR1911 design takes them into account).

What else would you recommend? (Not over $1k). The reason I'm looking for steel is that I want to reload and I keep reading that (some?) polymer don't like reloads. Some use them successfully, and some are not successful. I don't want to have to worry about that.

Sig P220 is a good option.

Its not polymer that doesn't like lead reloads, its polygonal rifling.

[rd2play]

Its not polymer that doesn't like lead reloads, its polygonal rifling.

Of course I had to look up "polygonal rifling" :-) Interesting read. From what I can find, the only ones who use it are Glock, Kahr, Magnum Research, and Heckler & Koch. I guess that would mean that any other polymer gun would be OK with lead...

[modls7]

Of course I had to look up "polygonal rifling" :-) Interesting read. From what I can find, the only ones who use it are Glock, Kahr, Magnum Research, and Heckler & Koch. I guess that would mean that any other polymer gun would be OK with lead...

And if you wanted, you could drop in an aftermarket barrel with standard rifling that will allow you to shoot lead day in and day out.

[rd2play]

I understand that some guns are polymer frame/steel barrel. I assume lead bullets are not a problem in those...?

[rd2play]

I understand that some guns are polymer frame/steel barrel.

OK, I'm learning. (And answering my own questions). Apparently all polymer frame guns have steel barrels.

[dfletcher]

I have my share of 45 revolvers and like them alot. Just to throw out a few "non 1911" semis there is the CZ 97 and the Smith 745. I have both, each is like the "big brother version of their smaller chambering conterparts. The CZ is large and heavy and accurate, the 745 (with Wichita sights) is accurate and has a great SA trigger.

[Sturnovik]

The Sig P220 is traditionally an alloy framed gun, but they do offer a steel frame version that tends to go for a nice premium. The steel framed Sigs are on my list of dream guns, but even the alloys are sweet shooters

Yup, they are both sweet rigs. I like them, wish they held more but for a single stack sig its pretty damn decent.

OP nothing wrong with a smith .45 revolver either, gotta love them.

Its that or check out a 3rd gen smith auto or even a CZ 97. Got to hold one the other day, I found my dream .45. Just wish we could get them here (sse aside).