.45 GAP more accurate for me
- Thread starter DonutGuy
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You're not alone when it comes to .45 GAP:
Anyone Else Here Employ the .45 GAP Round?
.45 GAP
Just be prepared for closed minded people that have never shot one to waltz in with clever quips such as:
".45 GAP was Glock's answer to a question that nobody asked."
or
"It's a pointless round when .45 ACP gets the job done."
or
"It's a dying round."
or
"It's impossible to find and it's very expensive."
All of the above are direct quotes from various members here. Consequently when all were asked if they'd ever shot a .45 GAP pistol responses were turned up noses and "no there's no point" or no response, which again points to talking badly about something without any real experience.
.45 GAP topics seem to be one of those polarizing events like Hi-Point topics.
BTW I'm a proud GAPper (click that first link too)
Shorter than a 9x19mm, but makes bigger holes!
Anyone Else Here Employ the .45 GAP Round?
.45 GAP
Just be prepared for closed minded people that have never shot one to waltz in with clever quips such as:
".45 GAP was Glock's answer to a question that nobody asked."
or
"It's a pointless round when .45 ACP gets the job done."
or
"It's a dying round."
or
"It's impossible to find and it's very expensive."
All of the above are direct quotes from various members here. Consequently when all were asked if they'd ever shot a .45 GAP pistol responses were turned up noses and "no there's no point" or no response, which again points to talking badly about something without any real experience.
.45 GAP topics seem to be one of those polarizing events like Hi-Point topics.
BTW I'm a proud GAPper (click that first link too)
Shorter than a 9x19mm, but makes bigger holes!
Officer's Match
New member
I've found GAP's to be very accurate.
jeffreybehr
New member
I found that I can shoot my G37 more accurately than I can shoot my long-barreled model 35 (40S&W), so I'm now shooting the former in USPSA competition.
45_Shooter
New member
I'd venture a guess that it has more to do with how the smaller frame GAP chambered pistols fit your hand than inherent accuracy or recoil/shooting dynamics compared to the ACP.
In that regard, the .45 GAP certainly has a benefit for certain shooters. I have larger hands, and have always shot the larger framed Glocks (20,21) better than the 9mm frames, although toting around those big-frame monsters isn't as nice as the small frames!
In that regard, the .45 GAP certainly has a benefit for certain shooters. I have larger hands, and have always shot the larger framed Glocks (20,21) better than the 9mm frames, although toting around those big-frame monsters isn't as nice as the small frames!
Nakanokalronin
New member
Thing is the GAP round WAS Glocks answer to THEIR brick like grips of their .45s.
Springfield Armory came along and showed how a .45acp round could fit in a nice grip with their XDs. Then Glock came out with the SF series.
Now I will admit that a .45GAP round in a double stacked CCW pistol is ideal, but with the selection and availability of the ammo leaves something to be desired. You more than likely will not walk into a Walmart or department store that carries ammo and walk out with some GAP.
As .45acp CCW guns feeling like bricks. I own a Kimber UCII in stainless and I don't think the grip is anywhere near a brick. Grant it there are ONLY 7+1 rounds of .45acp but then again if I need more I'll have an extra mag with me. If I need the extra mag I'm in deep doo doo.
Springfield Armory came along and showed how a .45acp round could fit in a nice grip with their XDs. Then Glock came out with the SF series.
Now I will admit that a .45GAP round in a double stacked CCW pistol is ideal, but with the selection and availability of the ammo leaves something to be desired. You more than likely will not walk into a Walmart or department store that carries ammo and walk out with some GAP.
As .45acp CCW guns feeling like bricks. I own a Kimber UCII in stainless and I don't think the grip is anywhere near a brick. Grant it there are ONLY 7+1 rounds of .45acp but then again if I need more I'll have an extra mag with me. If I need the extra mag I'm in deep doo doo.
Stevie-Ray
New member
I was pointed to a spot where they were very cheap. So much so that I was considering a new caliber. But I can't really afford the gun in the first place.Claude Clay
New member
horrible grip made a bit differently--
tell Perry White
STOP THE PRESSES
but seriously...why learn one thing when there are sooooo many to try till you find that which exists as perfect for you. i've shot them, shot the EMP also. hold a mite different but not a make it or break it.
tell Perry White
STOP THE PRESSES
but seriously...why learn one thing when there are sooooo many to try till you find that which exists as perfect for you. i've shot them, shot the EMP also. hold a mite different but not a make it or break it.
I finally made it to the range today. I put 100 .45GAP and 50 9mm rounds down range with my new G38 and old G19 respectively. I would say there is no accuracy difference for me, but this was my first 100 rounds with the G38. Hopefully, I will improve with it as I get accustomed to it and it gets broken in. There were no issues of any kind with either gun. It was a really good day!