[PSYCHO-FREEP]

Think back to actual World Wars, where sidearms were worn in belt holsters. They were drug through mud, sand, water, snow and in an emergency, the user had to peel a layer of mud and sod away from the action to get to the safety and the trigger.

This is the criteria that the old military used in selecting a model to best protect their commanders. They chose the Colt model 1911 hands down. It's very design and function left no competitors standing.

The Glock is a fine pistol for target practice and home protection, provided it is kept clean. But in the combat world, it still falls short.

[TxDas]

“This is the criteria that the old military used in selecting a model to best protect their commanders. They chose the Colt model 1911 hands down.”

What were the other choices 100 years ago? Specifically regarding semi-auto pistols?

For the past 3 decades just about every military and law enforcement agency in the world has chosen some other pistol than the 1911 and some other caliber than .45 ACP.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

I will only carry a 1911.It has stood the test of time.

[SIDENET]

The Glock is a fine pistol for target practice and home protection, provided it is kept clean.

I like 1911s, but have to chime in about Glocks. They are probably the least picky guns when it comes to being clean. I have four (2 in .45, and 2 in 9mm), and never have had a single malfunction out of any of them. In simplicity and ruggedness, they're like the AK47 of the handgun world.

[mad_as_he$$]

My Uncle told me that he had to beat a 1911 against a tree to break the slide loose from ice at the Bulge. He then shot a German that was running at him. Wasn't his gun. He picked it up off a dead guy because he was out of ammo for his Garand.

[OneWingedShark]

>The Glock is a fine pistol for target practice and home protection, provided it is kept clean. But in the combat world, it still falls short.

Apparently you haven’t seen this:
http://www.theprepared.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=90