.45 Acp Handguns - There is a fairly well-known debate about the best caliber for self-defense with many people firmly advocating the .45 ACP for that title. Now I won't get into that here, but if that's you and you're looking for a .45 ACP that won't break the bank, then you've come to the right place. We tested all the cheap .45 ACP pistols on the market to find the ones that aren't crap and are actually worth the money.
I'm going to tell you about some of the best budget .45's that shoot well and don't cost an arm and a leg.
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I'll go roughly from cheapest to most expensive, but it varies a bit depending on where you shop.
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First up is the Ruger American Pistol which, even when not on sale, usually goes for well under $400. I got mine for $350.
Despite having the same barrel and overall length as the Ruger SR45, the Ruger American Pistol is slightly heavier, weighing just two pounds.
It features a one-piece stainless steel slide with a corrosion-resistant black nitride finish and integrated frame rails and fire control housing. It also features a one-piece, high-performance, glass-filled nylon grip with an articulated, wraparound grip system that allows you to adjust the palm swell and trigger reach for your hand size by disabling the grip unit. The slide and grip are textured to prevent hand slippage and make chambering the first round easier.
Speaking of which, the Ruger American Pistol has a 10+1 round capacity and ships with two nickel plated Teflon steel magazines.
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The slide stop and magazine release are both ambidextrous. Below the barrel is a MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail with four slots for mounting your preferred Picatinny-compatible accessories.
The pre-tensioned striker system has a strong striker string to relieve the trigger pull, and the camber of the barrel slows the distribution of forces for less noticeable recoil.
The rifle's Pro Model safety system includes an integrated trigger safety and auto-detect block system, as well as a chamber inspection port so you can confirm if it's loaded or not.
But don't let the low price fool you, this gun may be affordable, but it is by no means low quality. The M&P Shield has been making waves since it was first introduced, only for 9mm. Version 2.0 only improves on the original design, which of course is now also available in .45 ACP.
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In fact, it rivals the Glock in popularity, which means it also benefits from a similar availability of aftermarket parts and accessories.
It's a subcompact, so it's very slim and easy to conceal with a 3.3-inch barrel, 6.5-inch overall length, and a weight of just 1.29 pounds. The short stature limits the rifle's capacity, but it ships with two magazines, one with a six-round capacity that fits on the bottom of the grip and an extended mag that holds an extra round.
The M&P Shield has a black polymer frame with a textured grip and grooves in the slide for easier handling.
It is available with and without a thumb safety, although I personally prefer the added safety of having it.
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The 1911 is the quintessential .45, so of course I had to make sure to include at least one on this list.
Rock Island Armory is known for their excellent yet reasonably priced 1911s, including the GI series. The line features a few different budget-friendly sizes, all with a similar price range of $415 to $450, depending on the size and where you shop.
GI Standard FS, or full size, is the largest and tends to be the most affordable.
It has a traditional 1911 feel and is well balanced with a 5 inch barrel. It has an overall length of 8.84 inches and a height of 5.51 inches, making it the largest of the bunch. Between that and the steel frame and slide, it's dropped 2.47 pounds.
Taurus 1911 45 Acp Pistol, Picatinny Rail, Ss Finish
The frame and slide have a parker finish to make them smooth, durable and non-reflective, while the grips are smooth and wooden.
The rifle has a slot-mounted front sight and a dovetail-cut rear sight, both low-profile, and an adjustable four- to six-pound trigger.
Despite its larger size, the GI Standard FS has an 8+1 round capacity, which is certainly not uncommon, but not as impressive as many of the other rifles that made it onto this list.
For the same thing in a smaller package, you can also look at the medium version or the even smaller compact version.
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There's also a full-size threaded, suppressed, ready-to-run version, and a higher-capacity full-size version for a bit more, as well as a nickel-plated full-size version for those willing to pay an extra $100 or so. Overall a very solid gun at a very affordable price.
Read our full Rock Island Armory 1911 Review or check out our list of the best modern 1911s for more like it.
A bit more expensive is the Ruger SR45, which usually costs around $450 to $500, but savvy shoppers can often find it for a little less.
The stainless steel slide and high-performance black, nylon grip and glass-filled frame make it more interesting to look at than many of the solid black plastic rifles out there.
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It holds 10+1 rounds and ships with two magazines. It's not as much as some of the other guns listed here, but it also keeps the frame nice and thin.
The pistol is comfortable to hold with a beavertail extension that keeps your hand from slipping. It also has a reversible backstrap that allows you to change the size and feel of the grip without switching to a completely different backstrap.
The SR45 also features a Novak blued steel three-dot sight system with an adjustable rear sight and a forward-tilt front sight to facilitate case removal.
The manual thumb safety and power release are both ambidextrous and made of nylon. The rifle also features a trigger safety and a loaded chamber indicator.
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Glocks are famously reliable and durable, with an excellent reputation, so rounding out our final trio is the company's regular-sized .45 Glock 21, which retails for around $580.
It is very similar to the Ruger SR45, with a 4.6-inch barrel and an overall length of 8.07 inches. However, capacity is significantly better, with 13 rounds in the magazine and another in the chamber. Magazine grip is reversible for left or right handed shooters.
It's also quite light for its size, weighing in at 1.83 pounds with an empty mag, but it also has fairly light recoil, especially for its weight, thanks to its dual recoil spring assembly.
The G21 will feel very familiar to those already used to Glocks, but it feels boxy, which may take some getting used to for those experienced with Glocks. The G21 SF has a slimmer frame that may be more comfortable for people with smaller hands or who simply don't like the feel of a traditional Glock frame. The G21's interchangeable backstrap system can also reduce the trigger distance and make the grip more comfortable.
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Like all other Glocks, the G21 features the Glock Safe Action System, which includes a trigger safety, firing pin safety, and drop safety.
It also has the Glock trigger which isn't bad, but is often described with words like "spongy". You can see how you like it, but it's easy to change if you don't, and luckily the popularity of Glocks means there's a huge availability of aftermarket parts and accessories, so it's easy to find one.
For the same benefits in a smaller size, the Glock 30 is another great, affordable .45 ACP option.
Of course, the gun is a bit more expensive and we are starting to get out of the “budget” category, but the best thing about this particular Glock is that it has been used by many, many, many law enforcement agencies. Search police auctions and trade sites and you can easily find older Glock 21s, especially Gen 3 and 4, for around $400.
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About the same price as a (new) Glock 21 is the Beretta PX 4 Storm, a neat gun packed with nice features.
With a 4.1-inch barrel and an overall length of 7.68 inches, this double-action/single-action, hammer-action pistol is slightly smaller than the Ruger SR45 and Glock 21 and weighs 1.76 pounds.
This also means lower capacity: it comes with a flush magazine that offers a 9+1 round capacity and an extended 10 round magazine.
The rifle's ambidextrous and reversible features, such as a slide-mounted thumb safety, make the PX4 Storm fully compatible with both right- and left-handed shooters. Interchangeable backstraps allow for further customization of the shooter, but all offer a very comfortable, secure hold.
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In addition to the manual thumb safety, the PX4 Storm also features an automatic shot block safety. Thumb safety disengages the gun when cocked, preventing the gun from being carried at an angle
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