M&P 45 or SA 1911?

The only pistol i like more than an M&P is a 1911, I love how flat they are.



I carry a 40c or a Commander depending on my mood that day.



You posed a truly difficult question, that only you can answer.



As for accuracy, I'm sure that they both will outshoot the person pulling the trigger. Its still up in the air on how well the M&P will tame the recoil, but if its like the 9mm and 40 then it will be a kitten.

I'm a 1911 devotee for some of the reasons already mentioned. No matter how well the M&P feels, shoots and handles, the 1911 - well, my lightly custom TRPs and Thunder Ranch Special - do it better and conceals better to boot. That said, I love the M&P. In the .45 ACP platform it makes less sense FOR MY PURPOSES compared to the 9mm verssion except for when I'm off of the beaten path - kayaking, canoeing, hiking, hunting, etc. But those relatively few occasions are often enough that I purchased it and paid $529 + tax for it with night sights.



For the money, the M&P is a fine direct comparator to a 1911, but I'm under no illusion that the performance of my 1911s (albeit much more expensive than the M&P) is surpassed (at least for me).



So pick the one you can most comfortably afford. And if the opportunity arises you can then pick up the other. They are alike and very different.





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The Blackhawk Serpa for the Glock 21 will fit the M&P45 just fine.

M&P



More bullets is the name of the game, and if you limit yourself to 7-9 bullets you better be DAMN GOOD.



If you got to choose a 1-on-1 fight the 1911 might suffice, but you don't choose your battles. Hell, 7 well placed .45's might not bring down ONE crackhead. Pistols suck.



Basically I believe that any single stack, non-backup pistol is obsolete regardless of caliber, Except for those who require, and can milk, extreme accuracy out of a pistol and need a tuned 1911 (as in hostage rescue).



But then again its all up to the person whose ass is in the sling. Just my honest opinion.

Capacity is a nice thing, but should NOT be the deciding factor. This is especially true when comparing a 1911 to the MP. The difference of 2-3 rounds is not that significant to sacrafice other more important things. If we were looking at say a 6 shot or something, then you may want to decide if the trade off is worth it. The MOST important thing to consider is your ability to shoot it, and the comfort that is coupled to that ability. If, for whatever reason, you cant hit water from a boat with a particular gun no amount of bullets is going to help you. If you are uncomfortable shooting a praticualr gun, you wont practice which means your skills will degrade and you wont hit what you need to. Buy the gun that you can comfortable shoot well and you will have a winner. The 1911 platform is a well proven one, but does carry some quirkiness here and there. The MP line is proving to be solid, so I cant see you going wrong with either if they fit you and your needs.

Well, I've decided to go with the M&P 45. My M&P 9mm is the first handgun that I have shot extensively and other auto-loaders just don't quite feel right. I shot a full size glock 45 with a 3.5 lb trigger and it was incredibly accurate and great to shoot. I figure if I get that same style gun in the m&p series without the "chunky" Glock feel it'll be great. I shot a full size Kimber rental 1911 and didn't really like it too much. I can definitely see why the 1911 has been around so long, great design, just not quite what I was looking for. Extra capacity isn't much of an issue, I'd have no problem carrying a .357 magnum with moon clips once I'm a bit more handgun experienced. That said I ordered an M&P 45 today with night sights and it'll be here on Wednesday. It's going to be a long three days.

Though one.



I have to say get 1911 first. Then get M&P 45 later.



I have 2 1911's, and love both. Thinking I'll get M&P45 when my local guy gets one in.

I wonder if I should trade my M&P9mm for it or keep it, and get 45...