Plan to create a covert TP45

[jlottmc]

I could see both sides of that, but jocko when do you reach the point of diminishing returns going that route? That's why I could see doing the P45 grip frame, from the TP45, and conversely a PM45 grip frame from a P45. To go to the extremes might be a bit hard to handle. Of course with my opinion and $5 you can buy a cup of coffee at any Starbucks...

[ripley16]

Originally Posted by gb6491

I think it will be a good looking pistol:

Regards,
Greg

Neat picture, I assume photoshopped to blend a TP and a P. Thanks.

Would the TP top end fit on the P bottom end? If it would then you would save a lot of cutting and headache.

What would that cost and how would you buy it?

Just alot of expense for such little gain.

The expense is one of two major factors in my attempting this endevor. I'm not really interested in a PM45. The P45 is a great, maybe even perfect size for a major CCW. Bud's sells the PM for $661, the P for $640, but the TP for only $430. By my way of thinking I'm getting the best of both pistols, (TP and P), for a savings of $210!

I get concealability or at least more than a TP offers, with the added benefit of a longer polygonal barrel (increased muzzle velocity, ease of cleaning) for the price of a CW45, $428.

Mainly I see this as a way to get a cheap P45 with better ballistic performance.

I could see both sides of that, but jocko when do you reach the point of diminishing returns going that route?

I see both sides too... and the fact is that a second cut is possible... maybe but doubtful. I'm more interested in retaining the ammo capacity and a firmer grip at the moment. With certain brands of ammo the P45 is a real handful. It is afterall, almost half the weight of a 1911A1. I also want a gun I can shoot often and a PM grip sounds like it would get tiresome too fast, and maybe even painful at some point.

I'm pleasantly surprized to see, via an email, that the gun is in route and will arrive at my FFL Tuesday. It shipped the day after I bought. Last time when I bought a TP9 it sat for a week before shipping.

I also recieved the phone call that my CCW permit renewal is ready for pick-up at the courthouse. A doubly good day for me tomorrow!

[jlottmc]

I thought you already owned the P45. If I am mistaken then I will certainly admit it and apologize. Either way it is a good day for you. A new toy and a fresh CCW permit, oh the possibilites.

[ripley16]

Originally Posted by jlottmc

I thought you already owned the P45. If I am mistaken then I will certainly admit it and apologize. Either way it is a good day for you. A new toy and a fresh CCW permit, oh the possibilites.

I sold my P45 to a friend doing contract security in Iraq. He wanted it as a backup to his manditory Glock. I regretted my loss and have been contemplating another P45 or TP45 ever since. Again; I see this as an opportunity to replace the P45 with one of similar size but with better qualities... namely a longer sight radius and a faster, harder hitting round... maybe not by much, but better is better.

[jlottmc]

I see well I apologize for my mistake. That sounds like a winner at any rate.