10 Deadliest .45 ACP Pistols Ever Made

45 ACP is a great round for the range competitions and of course for self-defense it's not only a proven man stopper it also has a rather big cartridge however there are some compact guns chambered Fort and you can always carry something bigger in the end the truth is that everybody wants to carry a smaller gun but fight with a bigger gun if you do want to have a bigger gun in your hand when it comes to a fight get used to carrying one so here are some of the best big and compact number 10 FN fnx45 Tactical the FN fnx45 is not necessarily one of the most compact handguns on 45 ACP but it brings 15 rounds in the magazine to the table add to this one round to the chamber and you should come out on top in every fight the overall length is 8.6 inches with a length for the barrel of 5.3 inches that gives the round a nice velocity and a gun some accuracy the weight is a tad over two pounds the fnx45 is an upgrade of the FNP which was developed for the US joint combat pistol program it's optimized for combat and stomping threats reliably that's what you're looking for to defend yourself in your home granted for concealed carry there is a challenge involved but there are solutions to be found the barreled is cold Hammer forged and very durable you can train and train with it and still hit targets at some distances when you have to the barrel is threaded to accept a suppressor which goes great with the 45 ACP which is in its standard loads subsonic reducing noise even further the capacity of 15 rounds for its magazines is impressive however it comes with the downside that the grip is on the larger side of things keep this in mind and try this gun before you buy to avoid negative surprises the trigger is single and double action the frame is made from polymer and the bore axis is reduced for a better recoil control the night sights are high profile and easy to acquire it's also Optics ready number nine the hk45 compact V7 Lem Dao the 45 Compact V7 Lem Dao is 7.24 inches long with a barrel length of 3.94 inches it uses Magazine with a capacity of 8 or 10 rounds and weighs 1.78 pounds the proprietary o-ring Barrel is cold Hammer Forge for better durability and is very precise thanks to the barrel to slide lock up of course it's very accurate as well if you want to shoot this gun suppressed you can swap out the barrel for a threaded one interesting is that this variant is double action only and it comes with an internal mechanism that reduces The Recoil by up to 30 percent the amsi dexterous controls make it perfect for lefties and righties and the Box are two magazines for eight rounds each number eight the Glock 21sf the Glock 21sf comes with a barrel length of 4.61 inches an overall length of 8.07 inches it weighs a little less than two pounds and has a capacity of ten plus one rounds with standard magazines the frame is made from polymer and very durable the barrel is cold Hammer forage and sports a nitrite finish this gun is one of the most reliable on the market also it's California compliant if you live in the state the Gen 3 model features a model grip for finger placement making it better to shoot for those with smaller hands number seven the Glock 36 the Glock 36 is one of those 45 ACP pistols that's on the lighter and smaller side of things for that it just weighs 22.4 ounces and has an overall length of almost 7 inches however for this small size you pay a price that starts with a shorter barrel of only 3.78 inches costing you performance in a capacity that's just six plus one rounds despite its size this handgun features a rail allowing you to attach a laser or a light making it great for concealed carry also its Slimline design makes it fit your hand very well which is an important prerequisite for recoil management right out of the box it comes with two magazines and it Sports fixed Glock sights it is reliable and performs well number six Rock Island M1911 g i standard Rock Island's M1911 GI standard comes with a normal capacity of seven plus one rounds its barrel length is 5 inches and the weight is almost 2.5 pounds however what makes this pistol Stand Out is that it's on the budget-friendly side of things it comes with a non-reflective parkerized finish and beautiful wooden grips which are also very comfortable the sights are low profiled allowed for a snag free drawn holstering this gun is well balanced which together with its very good trigger gets you good accuracy even when shooting 45 ACP number five Rock Island bbr 3.010 The Rock Island bbr 3.10 in 45 ACP is small and light it features a high capacity for this big bore Round And as a barrel length of 3.1 inches and a weight of 2 pounds since magazines hold 10 Rounds being a Rock Island Armory product this gun is also budget friendly the G10 grips give you a good control and there are comfortable the grip safety makes it safe to carry and the beaver tail protects you against slide or Hammer bites this handgun comes with dovetail fiber optic front and adjustable mps2 rear sights the frame and slide are both parkerized to increase their durability number four Springfield Armory Garrison the Springfield Armory Garrison is a true 1911 as such it comes with a thumb safety that in this model is extended to make it easier to manipulate it's very positive with a distinctive click when engaged or disengaged also can be used as a lever to increase the recoil control also features a grip safety and a beaver tail to avoid slide or Hammer bite the capacity with standard magazine is seven plus one rounds but there are extended mags available the overall length is 8.6 inches that makes this a rather large gun but do not forget that is a true single stack 1911 that means it's very slim making it easier to conceal even with its length the barrel itself has a length of 5 inches and the total weight of the gun is 2.31 pounds as a 1911 its trigger is great right out of the box skeletonized to save weight and it Sports a commander-style hammer the grip features wood panels with a logo of Springfield Armory texture at the front back as well as the panels set you a good hold of the gun making it together with the barrel super accurate to shoot you aim with low profile combat three Dot sights that gives you a great sight picture that is fast to acquire when it comes to 45 ACP and 1911 pistols you cannot go wrong with the Springfield Armory Garrison number three Springfield Armory XDM Elite compact the XDM Elite combat from Springfield Armory is easy to carry concealed for that it has an overall length of 6.75 inches and a weight of 22 ounces it still manages to have a capacity of 10 Rounds you can also use full-size magazines with a capacity of 13 Rounds first and foremost it must be said that this gun just looks gorgeous the barrel is Hammer forged and sports a melonite finish giving it great durability and longevity when you order this gun it does come with the included hex dragonfly Optics making it super easy to shoot accurately the hex dragonfly Sports a lens that is scratch resistant has aluminum body and a 3.5 MOA Red Dot sight for enhanced Target acquisition there is a rail on this gun for installing a laser or a light number two the Kimber 1911 stainless 245 Auto this 1911 from Kimber comes with a bare length of 5 inches and a weight of 2.38 pounds this capacity is just seven plus one rounds the gun is very reliable and accurate the frame is made from stainless steel with a satin silver finish the Braille is made from carbon steel and comes with a match grade bushing for more accuracy and less recoil triggers match grade as well with a pull of less than five pounds spawning a Double Diamond checkering the synthetic grips are low profile and allowing you to manage The Recoil very well aiming is done with three dot white saws for quick Target acquisition number one the Smith Wesson m p 45 Shield the m p 45 shield from Smith Wesson is small with a weight of 1.28 pounds at a barrel length of 3.3 inches prices reduced capacity of seven rounds but given the small package that should be fine this gun is a thin Compact and reliable package that's comfortable to carry every day all day the grip feels natural in the hand and the controls are designed to avoid snagging the barrel is made from stainless steel featuring an armor knight finish three dot sight provides an excellent sight picture you get all of this with the Smith Wesson lifetime service policy if you want to get a 45 ACP handgun for self-defense Home Defense Ranger competition these are the guns that go to if you think we forgot one well let us know in the comments do not forget to include the features and of course let us know what makes it so great that it belongs in the list of the 10 best 45 ACP pistols

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Published: Sun Aug 13 2023