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**nikon777** · 04-23-2008, 07:11 PM

In your opinion.

**DanTheEldest** · 04-23-2008, 07:27 PM

You mean in general, or just of the options listed? I see one .45 that's conspicuously absent--especially given the loyalty of this particular board.

That being said, of the choices listed, I have to give ole Gaston some props and go with the Block.

yochujr · 04-23-2008, 07:43 PM

I have a SA 1911 loaded and it will feed literally anything reliably! The only issue I've ever had is sometimes it the slide doesn't lock back when the mag empties, but I contribute that to 4.2 grains of Bullseye and a stock spring. Couldn't be happier with it.

**nikon777** · 04-23-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanTheEldest

You mean in general, or just of the options listed? I see one .45 that's conspicuously absent--especially given the loyalty of this particular board.

That being said, of the choices listed, I have to give ole Gaston some props and go with the Block.

Yeah I figured if I posted the XD Id get biased results.

**R Dub** · 04-23-2008, 10:14 PM

Well since you only listed bottom feeders, and of the choices listed I have only owned 1911s, so I would say Kimb, and Para Ordnance LDAs since I haven't had any problems with those.
Given any choice, I think the S&W models 25 & 625 are the most reliable platforms for 45ACP.

**Frenchy** · 04-24-2008, 12:02 AM

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Given any choice, I think the S&W models 25 & 625 are the most reliable platforms for 45ACP.

Indeed!

rogerxd45 · 04-24-2008, 12:49 AM

i put sig 220 because it is a more durable weapon and will function well in most enviornments

the 1911 is a great gun but with its tight fitting parts it isnt as reliable as "service" type pistols. plus they are finiky about ammo

Tungsten · 04-24-2008, 06:22 AM

SIG 220. I own a few 1911s and have owned a few 220s. The 220s were hands down the more reliable combat weapon. I'll own another one of these days...

**nikon777** · 04-24-2008, 03:48 PM

1911 is ahead, wow.

xdfan80 · 04-24-2008, 04:21 PM

Sorry, but I would put my XD .45 at the top of any list for most reliable .45.
I know I'm not alone here.

View Poll Results: Most Reliable .45 Platform?
Glock 21/21SF	11	16.92%
H&K 45	5	7.69%
Sig P220	14	21.54%
M&P 45	5	7.69%
1911 (insert your brand)	38	58.46%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 65. You may not vote on this poll

04-23-2008, 07:11 PM	#1
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04-23-2008, 07:27 PM	#2
DanTheEldest XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,113	You mean in general, or just of the options listed? I see one .45 that's conspicuously absent--especially given the loyalty of this particular board. That being said, of the choices listed, I have to give ole Gaston some props and go with the Block. __________________ The AK-47: Designed to be field-stripped and used effectively by a half-drunk, half-frozen illiterate conscript who found it buried in Mother Russia's mud after last year's Regiment exercises. SOP: retrieve from ground, pee in action, cycle bolt, go back to work. I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. --Martin Luther Last edited by DanTheEldest : 04-23-2008 at 07:34 PM.

04-23-2008, 10:14 PM	#5
R Dub XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Last Frontier Posts: 3,540 Blog Entries: 1	Well since you only listed bottom feeders, and of the choices listed I have only owned 1911s, so I would say Kimb, and Para Ordnance LDAs since I haven't had any problems with those. Given any choice, I think the S&W models 25 & 625 are the most reliable platforms for 45ACP. __________________ Need XD Accessories? Support the XDTalk Sponsors. They support us! Need some competition? IDPA / USPSA

04-24-2008, 06:22 AM	#8
Tungsten XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 577	SIG 220. I own a few 1911s and have owned a few 220s. The 220s were hands down the more reliable combat weapon. I'll own another one of these days... __________________ Springfield XD 9mm Tactical :: Glock 19 9mm :: Wilson Combat Professional Bobtail .45ACP Tennessee folks... we'd love to see you at www.TNGunOwners.com

04-23-2008, 07:43 PM	#3
yochujr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 101	I have a SA 1911 loaded and it will feed literally anything reliably! The only issue I've ever had is sometimes it the slide doesn't lock back when the mag empties, but I contribute that to 4.2 grains of Bullseye and a stock spring. Couldn't be happier with it.

04-24-2008, 12:49 AM	#7
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	i put sig 220 because it is a more durable weapon and will function well in most enviornments the 1911 is a great gun but with its tight fitting parts it isnt as reliable as "service" type pistols. plus they are finiky about ammo

04-24-2008, 03:48 PM	#9
nikon777 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH. The Danger Zone. Posts: 6,428	1911 is ahead, wow. __________________ I AM THE TACTICAL RESPONSE TEAM. Innocent Citizens Should Never Speak to Police Officers BloG.

04-24-2008, 04:21 PM	#10
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,642	Sorry, but I would put my XD .45 at the top of any list for most reliable .45. I know I'm not alone here. __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

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