45 Best 45 Caliber Pistols

The FNX -45 is the result of years of innovative product development and advanced engineering techniques. Modeled after the FNP-45 service pistol introduced in 2007 under the U.S. Joint Combat Pistol... read more

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Originally designed for the American market, the USP (Universal Self-loading Pistol) has found international acceptance as an accurate and ultra-reliable handgun. Features favored by U.S. law enforcem... read more

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The Dan Wesson lines of 1911 semi-automatic pistols from CZ-USA are among the finest examples of the iconic John Moses Browning design around. The Specialist is a full-sized 1911 with a 5" stainless s... read more

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Featuring a parkerized steel frame, the Rock Island Armory M1911-A1 .40 S&W Pistol also includes G10 grips and an extended beavertail. The pistol has a single-action design with an 8+1 ammo capacity,... read more

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Originally developed for the U.S. militarys next generation handgun competition the new HK45 Tactical comes standard with a threaded barrel and supressor sights. With a choice of three frame colors (g... read more

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The commitment to the 1911 pistols has never been greater, whether you want carbon steel, stainless steel or lightweight scandium alloy construction, you are sure to find the highest quality 1911 made... read more

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Absolutely the best triggers out of the box for an entry level 1911. Built by Armscor (Rock Island Armory), the Citadel M-1911 series oers solid performance and reliability for sport shooting, conceal... read more

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The 1911 STX from the SIG SAUER Custom Shop is a two-tone 1911 thats loaded with features. This non-railed pistol features a Nitron slide over a Natural Stainless frame and is accented by beautiful cu... read more

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Size matters in a concealed carry pistol. Reduced dimensions and light weight are as important as magazine capacity and power. Kimber Ultra Carry pistols in .45 ACP and 9 mm have it all, and put it to... read more

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With a nod to the 2nd Amendment, the SIG SAUER 1911 We The People .45 ACP Pistol features a 25-star design on both sides of the grips. Its frame, slide and barrel all have a distressed finish, while "... read more

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