Posted on 12/21/2015 11:26:10 AM PST by 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?
people are careless,,Glocks are a no nonsense weapon. If you want to hold, fondle, and play around with a gun, Glocks are not for you.
I have owned both.
Sold my Glock 19
Will NEVER sell my Kimber Gold Combat.
I’m interested in the replies. I’m kicking around purchasing something for the kid next Christmas; 1187 under the tree this year.
I was looking at 1911’s, Glocks and the HK VP9.
Looks are subjective, but both are tools, not wall hangings - cerakote and cocobolo won't win the gunfight. Ugly is as ugly does.
I prefer 1911 anytime, everytime.
Howevef, if I had to rely on Mattel, I need to remember to bring my aimpoint 3” to the right, as I tend to grab a Hasbro fully and fight the two stage shit trigger.
Did I mention I hate the two stage trigger POS?
I too never had problems with my Glock 19.
I objected to the 6” groups at 25 yards.
Always fired, never jammed.
Kimber 1911 always shoots < 2” groups at 25 yards if I do my job.
Both are quality firearms.
I have no opinion because my gun was lost at sea, see?
My go to is the BFG...
The 1911 is the most ergonomically perfect pistol ever conceived.
Unfortunately, it’s hundred year old technology lacking the firepower of even the most basic 9mm auto of similar size.
Glock is an AK47 revolver with a magazine. It can be effectively operated by a monkey with brain damage. It’s accurate, simple, fast, dependable, and ubiquitous.
If you’re shooting for pleasure, 1911. If you’re shooting to live, Glock.
Love Wilson but, mine are Kimber....cuz she’s hot!
Lol, now that’s funny right there.
Eye C whut U did there
Nice suppressor. Wish we could have them here in IL.
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Hudson is referencing the gun from Terminator lol, so really it’s the same gun, whether Terminator or Alien.
Yes, indeed.
The best recommendation is that you try out each type at a range that rents both..
...most likely you’ll choose the 1911...
Ii’ll take a 1911 any day. If your cup of tea is a plastic gun then go for the Glock. I own many guns, but not one Glock so that is as much as I can say.
Perhaps that’s the ‘Gangsta’ version...
All the Glock needs is a real safety. A little tab on the trigger is not a safety.
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