Originally Posted by Acetylene

.45 GAP is an answer to a question no one asked. .45 ACP can be made to fit in guns for shooters with small hands. The Glock 21 and Para Ordnance double stack created the myth that .45 ACP cannot be doublestacked for shooters with small hands.

Myth one is that the GAP doublestacks have the same capacity as most .45 ACP doublestacks. They go 10 for a reason and not 13. Apples to oranges comparison.

Myth two is that double stack .45 ACP can't fit the human hand. Try a 2011 some time.

Myth three is that .45 ACP can't do exactly what .45 GAP does... The new M&P .45 and CZ-97B come to mind. Hey what do you know, .45ACP ten round grip feels just like a .45 GAP ten round grip. The diameter is the same and the 1/8 of an just doesn't mean much.

Myth four is that the size of the grip is the issue. It's not, it's the shape (block/glock) and trigger reach.

As to the cost of ammo. Reload.... It's so cheap and saves so much money in so little time. I can shoot three times as much because I reload. I would not even bother buying ammo, just skip straight to reloading. Get the Lyman manual, Frankford Arsenal tumbler and dial calipers, Lee safety scale, Hornady LnL (also get a pistol powder measure insert and .45 shell plate), Lee 4 die set, and Hornady powder through expander die. Brass from starline (unfortunately you can't find .45 GAP brass free locally) and bullets from master blaster (make sure to order the 6,000 case). Hold off on buying guns and ammo until you can start reloading. The money you save will mean more guns and ammo in the long term.