But it can't be a 1911.  What would you get, and why. 

Of course, feedback for "a friend" is appreciated too.   

Affordable?

Glock 21 or 30.  Familiar operation, Very well known mechanism.  Dead nuts reliable.

Non-affordable?

Les Baer custom, just because I like the 1911 and would like to handle such a perfect example.

Or, one of those old SA Sigs that could be carried cocked and locked.

But, really, what else is there besides Glock?  Dunno if S&W or Springfield make anything.  Can't recall which one I handled in a shop, but was not impressed with the ergonimics.

But it can't be a 1911.  What would you get, and why. 

Of course, feedback for "a friend" is appreciated too.   

HK USP Match
dual wield lara croft style...

HK USP Match
dual wield lara croft style...

You don’t have the hips to pull that look off.  She’s and hour glass, you’re a 2x4

You don’t have the hips to pull that look off.  She’s and hour glass, you’re a 2x4

you are correct, mines is 2mm x 4mm

Nighthawk custom President.  that would be my ultimate 45acp
but since no can get 1911, I would settle for a FNX45 tactical so can use red dot optic.  I've never shot one, but I've held one on different occasions.  I like the bigness of it. one of those guns that just stays in my mind, wondering "what if"
not many options for a optic ready 45acp.  i could have got a Loaded Operator with red dot, but i chose Long Beach Operator (basically the same gun) without optic.  didn't seem right to me to have an optic on a 1911.  i'm just a traditionalist with 1911's i guess.  but on a plastic gun, anything goes   

depends on the purpose

depends on the purpose

How about:

1) SD
2) Plinking
3) Showing off

a few other reasons why the FNX45 Tactical:
hammer fired
decocker - heads   
carry cocked and locked like a 1911, or hammer down with safety DA, SA
now i'm sort of convincing myself to get the FNX45 Tactical   

HK USP Match
dual wield lara croft style...

With the gold barrels? 

You HK groupie.   

You don’t have the hips to pull that look off.  She’s and hour glass, you’re a 2x4

A "minute glass" and 2x4, around. . . 

Nighthawk custom President.  that would be my ultimate 45acp
but since no can get 1911, I would settle for a FNX45 tactical so can use red dot optic.  I've never shot one, but I've held one on different occasions.  I like the bigness of it. one of those guns that just stays in my mind, wondering "what if"
not many options for a optic ready 45acp.  i could have got a Loaded Operator with red dot, but i chose Long Beach Operator (basically the same gun) without optic.  didn't seem right to me to have an optic on a 1911.  i'm just a traditionalist with 1911's i guess.  but on a plastic gun, anything goes   

No cheating with your Nighthawk.   

I've seen some 1911s with RDS, but I think all were custom milled.  I also read where something about the 1911 slide makes it less conducive to RDS, but don't remember. 

a few other reasons why the FNX45 Tactical:
hammer fired
decocker - heads   
carry cocked and locked like a 1911, or hammer down with safety DA, SA
now i'm sort of convincing myself to get the FNX45 Tactical   

SNIP

A buddy in TX has one of those and he loves it.  I don't think I've ever shot an FN handgun.  I think Sage Dynamics has some for classes since it's an issued firearm for some of the folks he trains regularly, so he wanted some on hand.  Otherwise, he's an Agency Arms Glock guy. 

HK USP Match
dual wield lara croft style...

HK Whore.

I want a MK23

The FNX looks to be sold out everywhere

HK Whore.

I want a MK23

Hi Kettle, I'm Pot.  You're black. . .

Ok, why MK23? 

My first handgun is an HK USP Compact.  I came close to getting an USP full size at one point. 

A buddy in TX has one of those and he loves it.  I don't think I've ever shot an FN handgun.  I think Sage Dynamics has some for classes since it's an issued firearm for some of the folks he trains regularly, so he wanted some on hand.  Otherwise, he's an Agency Arms Glock guy.

saw one at YG's and I handled it.  felt nice although on the bigger side, almost too big for my medium-ish size hands.  but I didn't get it
then had one at OGC with red dot.  but I didn't get it
price is not cheap which is why i hesitated

The FNX looks to be sold out everywhere

makes me regret not getting it even more

saw one at YG's and I handled it.  felt nice although on the bigger side, almost too big for my medium-ish size hands.  but I didn't get it
then had one at OGC with red dot.  but I didn't get it
price is not cheap which is why i hesitated

Wuss. . .

J/K 

No cheating with your Nighthawk.   

if you're not cheating, you're not trying   

I’d say Glock 21SF or Glock 21 Gen4 with an RMR.