I went to a local gun show (maybe 30 vendors, kinda small) made one pass, no joy, found XD 40's and 9's but no .45.
went a little slower the second pass and low and behold there it was

now the trick is co-ordinating when I can pick it up. gotta give him 4-5 days (not counting weekends) notice so he can do the background check within the 3 days of pickup.
going to go shooting tomorrow, followed by a ride. and we'll see about some birthday fun

I can't remember what I got the wife for her 50th, but I'll remember what she gave me!!