[lacrew]

Different strokes for different folks.

[CarmichaelPatriot]

For concealed carry, I’ll stick to my Glock 26 or Glock 42.

For home defense, I’ll stick to the Glock 21 or Glock 17.

For plinking and competition, I love me some 1911’s.

[Farmer Dean]

All the negligent discharges with the Glock put me off ‘em.

[Lurker]

When I decided to get a polymer pistols I checked out Glock. But I shot 1911 pistols for years the change in grip angle totally threw me off. So I tried an XD by Springfield Armory and found the grip angle is almost identical to the 1911.

I still prefer shooting 1911s but my EDC is now the XDS in .45.

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[real saxophonist]

Prediction: At least 100 posts.

[Greetings_Puny_Humans]

I prefer the Westinghouse M-27 Phased Plasma Pulse Rifle for all my home defense needs.

[Bryanw92]

>>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.

Dots on the slide? Has the author ever actually seen a Glock?

[PubliusMM]

I’ve been a big fan of the 1911A1 since the 1970’s. I’ve built them, tuned them, shot them, carried them, and they are still my ‘go-to’ handgun of choice.
I don’t care for the feel of the Glock 17 in my hand; it doesn’t seat as well as the 1911A1, IMO. That might go away if I were to make a concerted effort to switch.
But at this point, at my age, why should I change.

Standard carry is 1911A1, locked and loaded, safety on, with three extra Chip McCormick Shooting Star 8-round mags.

[Chasaway]

[Zathras]

I have owned both.
Sold my Glock 19
Will NEVER sell my Kimber Gold Combat.

[WinMod70]

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.

[xsrdx]

Pointless argument, shoot what you want. Both have pros and cons, claiming one or the other is "superior" is baseless. Glock's run out of the box, have a unique NPA, and a trigger that takes time and practice to get used to. 1911's have outstanding ergonomics, great triggers, inherent accuracy, hold less ammo, and (gasp) can take some work to get to run perfectly - despite the fact that your example is 100% reliable.

Looks are subjective, but both are tools, not wall hangings - cerakote and cocobolo won't win the gunfight. Ugly is as ugly does.

[Vendome]

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?

[papertyger]

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.

[TonyM]

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.

[ozzymandus]

All the Glock needs is a real safety. A little tab on the trigger is not a safety.

[GenXteacher]

1911 all the way!

[Sequoyah101]

In engines and guns displacement wins every time.

1911

If not that my old Ithica trench shotgun is the first think I’ll grab in the house.

[bmwcyle]

XD have the best of both.

[circlecity]

It’s a silly debate. The best handgun for anyone is the one you feel most comfortable with and shoot the best. Period.