Glocks vs 1911

AShooting Journal ^ | 12/21/2015 | S Morstan

[w1n1]

The never ending debate of which is better for every day carry and personal protection continues. Here are some folks had to say from Glocks and 1911 forums:

Vintage68: I don't think anyone would say the Glock is a bad pistol because it's not. They're incredibly reliable, if ugly, tools. I think most people, at least on a 1911 forum, will say that that the feel of a 1911 in the hand and the trigger will beat the snot out of a Glock any day of the week.

McMagic: 1911 is a much nicer platform. Glocks are notoriously hard to get sighted in correctly due to the lack of a true iron sight, and instead just the dots on the slide. Try shooting both at your local gun club/range, I would be willing to bet you prefer the 1911.

ripdog28: Consistent training with both. I can now grab the Glock and with eyes closed, come to a Natural Point of Aim. Sights dead on. But that's also thousands of draws from different positions. Can do the same with a 1911. Think based on the grip feel, I recognize it and based on muscle memory of the grip, the NPA is easy to differentiate between. You can view the rest of the debate here and what's your take on this?

[Cobra64]

Nah, I gots my 9mm Sigs, HKs, Dan Wesson Valor 1911, Colt 1911, S&W 1911, Ruger Bisely Vacaro and a few other odds and ends.

[FreedomForce]

Personal preference is realky what it comes down to. We’re living in the golden age of semi-auto pistols. If a person can’t find something they like, they’re damned hard to please.

[nobamanomore]

I’ve shot .45 ACP by the thousands year after year. I love my Ed Brown Series 70, but my Glock 30 is my carry gun, and it shoots great, and ALWAYS goes bang when you pull the trigger. The AK of handguns

[Bryanw92]

>>Personal preference is realky what it comes down to. We’re living in the golden age of semi-auto pistols. If a person can’t find something they like, they’re damned hard to please.

Yep. Now our problem is that we need a bag of guns because we have a favorite for every situtation, like a bag of clubs for golf.

[nomad]

I grew up with wheel guns and transitioned years ago to semi-autos with the venerable S&W model 59 so I`d say it`s more along the lines of that adage about old dogs and new tricks. So SAO? Nope! I don`t like`em, give me a hammer or I`d go back to the trusty .357 wheel guns.

[nomad]

Meant DAO (trying to divide attention)

[SgtHooper]

While I love the 1911 platform, I would now use my XDM Springfield 45 as the go-to gun.

[Teacher317]

1911

[Rannug]

Thanks to a 1911 in 67 I am here today.

[central_va]

I think I can afford an all metal gun.

[basalt]

i dont know how many times ive seen people click on their “safety”....and whats the first thing they do?...try and pull the trigger of course. Ive actually seen people try and look down the barrel....smh.

[FreedomForce]

If I could only keep one of my semi-autos, it would be my S&W 5904. I like capacity too much to go to only having revolvers.

[Svartalfiar]

I used to carry a Ruger SR40c. And then I bought a SR 1911. and now the 40 just feels like a toy. I’d take a 1911 over a Glock any day!

[basalt]

check out some of the torture tests on you tube they put Glocks thru....they are amazing handguns...they just flat out perform.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

I’ve owned both. The 1911 is tops for craftsmanship but the Glock is just more shootable. The 19 is probably the ideal for reliability utility, and light weight. 15+1 is tough to beat.

[pajama pundit]

Own both, but I’m just trying to help push the post count over the top... ;-)

[MileHi]

bumping fer a hunnert

(does that count?)

[xsrdx]

Just insulting as the Glock weenies making disparaging remarks about any platform that isn't striker fired

1911 fans that disparage Glock "tupperware" outnumber Glock fans that hold the 1911 in contempt 100:1, easily. Just look at the responses to this thread.

[JoeFromSidney]

This is an argument I refuse to get involved in. I never tell anyone "this is the gun you should have."

I have been a fan of the 1911 since I entered the Air Force in 1953, and had to fire it annually (until they switched to .38 revolvers). It is still my preferred gun.

The first time I took my daughter to a firearms training course, she borrowed a Glock 17 and fell in love with it. I tried it, but it doesn't fit my hand properly. But she can shoot it very well.

Get a gun that fits your hand and that you can shoot well. Never mind what anyone else says.

[TexasTransplant]

OHHH Yeah ... If I win the Lotto or my long lost Uncle from Nigeria finally comes through I’m getting 2 of those