When it comes to self-defense rounds the 45 acp is widely considered one of the best on the planet designed by the legendary gunmaker john browning the 45 auto has served in multiple conflicts including two world wars today we'll run down some of the best options for the best 45 acp pistols on the market.

So let's go through them and find the perfect option for you kimber desert warrior tfs the kimber desert warrior is a custom grade 1911 offered at a production price it features a five and a half inch match grade stainless steel barrel threaded for suppression held in place with the.

Match grade bushing the tfs version has all of these bells and whistles with a few notable additions the handgun incorporates several upgraded 1911 features including front slide serrations a lowered and flared back ejection port a beavertail grip safety skeletonized hammer an extended.

Ambidextrous thumb safety three dot tritium night sights and aggressively textured g10 grips as for how it handles the adjustable trigger comes from the factory set at four to five pounds and the slide moves on the frame like greased glass recoil is very pleasant a somewhat firm shove that is extremely consistent in.

The hand with a predictable muzzle flip that allows a very high and accurate rate of fire the desert warrior tfs offers the feel and performance of a race gun in a defense and duty package smith wesson m p 45 m 2.0 in what can only be described as a brilliant run by smith and wesson the m.

P 45 2.0 has reemerged as a favorite on the market at a little over a third of the price of most of the guns on this list this is the go-to value proposition in the design of the m p the needs of military and law enforcement were considered from every conceivable angle featuring a reinforced polymer chassis.

Superior ergonomics and ambidextrous controls this pistol is the new standard in reliability when your job is to serve and protect and your life is on the line the clever design features like the grip interface the large trigger guard and the well integrated sights and slide serrations make this a great duty pistol the capacity is slightly lacking but.

You're getting a much more manageable gun than many on the list it's an easy top competitor on the 45 acp pistol market for the money you'd be hard pressed to find a better gun for normal day-to-day use no other 45 acp polymer pistol offers this combination of versatility.

Durability and safety hk 45 the hk45 represents an evolutionary advancement of the hk usp and shares the same operating principles of that weapon the hk-45 is a full-size pistol but significant effort went towards making it more ergonomic than the hk usp by incorporating features found on the.

Heckler and coke p2000 these include an extended ambidextrous slide release a textured ergonomic grip with finger grooves and interchangeable back straps to fit differently sized hands in order to accommodate the smaller more ergonomic grip the hk45 has a magazine capacity of 10 rounds versus 12 rounds.

For the usp45 in addition to the full size model the hk45 is sold in compact and tactical versions the primary difference between the three models is overall length and barrel length with the tactical version having the longest 5.1 inch barrel and the compact version a shorter 3.89 inch.

Barrel designed for special operations with an emphasis on durability and reliability pistols like the hk45 could help the big bore cartridge keep a place at the table of popular pistol calibers for decades to come glock 21 remarkable for its accuracy and light recoil the glock 21 delivers the legendary stopping power of the 45 auto.

Round with a 10 or 13 round magazine capacity the g21 is largely considered one of the best 45 auto pistols on the planet this handgun has a 13 plus one magazine capacity and a four and a half inch barrel length that delivers the power of 45 acp accurately these striker fired guns are easy to.

Disassemble and reassemble and they'll eat almost any kind of ammo the safe action safety means no fumbling when the time comes to use it aim and squeeze glock includes additional back straps to adjust the fit and ergonomics in addition the g21 comes with three magazines which is a nice touch.

You won't necessarily have to run out and buy one more right away overall you've got the sheer power and accuracy packed into an accessible and reliable gun making it an excellent choice for self-defense is this the king of the best 45 acp pistols maybe.

Springfield armory xds mod 2 osp the xds mod 2 osp chambered in 45 offers a lot of bang in a small package this gun is designed specifically with concealed carry in mind it has a 3.3 inch barrel and an overall length of just 6.3 inches for capacity the xds mod 2 osp ships with a flush fitting mag with a 5 plus 1.

Capacity and an extended mag with 6 plus 1 capacity so you're able to tune both the capacity and the length of the grip to your needs also the magazine release is fully ambidextrous the sights are composed of a simple black serrated u-notch-like rear sight and a front sight post with a white dot.

Most importantly they are able to serve as backup irons with several of the direct mount sightings including the optional crimson trace and also the hex wasp with the optional crimson trace red dot optic the xds mod 2 chambered for the 45 acp cartridge is a formidable defensive tool.

Overall it is clearly a capable package for folks that weigh in on the 45 side of the caliber argument fnx45x tactical developed for the u.s joint combat pistol program the fnx 45 tactical is the latest in technological advancements in handgun engineering offering 45 acp performance and a host.

Of unique features that no other handgun can match the checkered polymer frame is offered in black and flat dark earth and has a low bore axis for reduced felt recoil and enhanced operator control two interchangeable back straps come standard to quickly customize the grip feel.

All operating controls are fully ambidextrous for ease of use the 5.3 inch cold hammer forged stainless steel barrel has a threaded muzzle to accept sound suppressors compensators and other accessories the stainless steel slide has high profile combat night sights and includes two mounting bases to accept multiple.

Styles of optional red dot electronic sights moreover it packs plenty of firepower with its 15 plus one magazine capacity it has excellent ergonomics providing a natural grip angle but because of this gun's large structure those with small hands might have a hard time operating it.

Take hold of this high power high capacity pistol and you'll see first hand how fn has stacked the odds in your favor