I have had the .45 GAP for a couple weeks now. For those who insist on making bigger holes I certainly recommend it. My hope was to use it in IDPA as a CDP gun, shame on me for not reading the fine print. 45APC NOT = 45GAP, it is in ESP class, along with my .40 S&W, SO I lose a round and gain recoil!!
But that is my problem.
I have found the GAP to be plenty accurate using Winchester white box ammo, it has never failed me, it handles very well for a gun throwing that large a bullet. the 5" is a bit large for me to carry daily, and for my taste I would rather have the 3 extra rounds of .40 S&W than lose them for a .05 larger bullet. That is of course debatable, and I sauy that the .40 is my personal choice out of nothing more than taste.
For anyone considering it uyou will not likely find a .45 of this quality at anywhere near the price.
One thing that bugged me was that it was only available with the Springfield holster, I HATE this holster. Sure I could have waited, but I have to suspect that it was a plan on Spruingfields part to sell more of a lousy holster. I remember when the .40 3" came out it included the light. So if you were in a hurry, if you wanted the gun right away, like so many of us will, you bought the light.
Hope this helps someone, bottom line, another great gun from springfield. Will be a while before the brass is plentiful for reloaders, and alittle expensive for store bought, but a great gun for those wanting a .45 in an excellent format.
Rick