Glock vs 1911 2020

[rjburk (randall b.)]

with a Glock about the only thing you need to beat into someone is keep finger off trigger till on target and ready to shoot…no hammers to be mindful of what position it is in, no safety levers to move one way or the other…that is more to think about and manipulate…less steps to load and fire is always better for most people, just because you started on a 1911 does not mean it’s easier for the majority of people.

[Robert]

@rjburk

less steps to load and fire

same steps for both,

now to draw and fire might add you a step provided you were locked

[LonewolfMcQuade]

@Robert

He is, he just crammed the striker fired down your throat to see you squirm

Oh, I know It, fuken troll!! But considering he has to dance for extra $$$ under the alias ‘Candy Apple’, I’ll cut him some slack…

[Chuparosa (James)]

@rjburk

just because you started on a 1911 does not mean it’s easier for the majority of people.

That is precisely why I said this:

@Chuparosa

Anecdotal evidence yes, but there is no shortage of that around here. That’s why I think it is more about the trainer than the firearm in my opinion.

Different strokes for different folks. I’ve taught newbies using a Star BM, the Canik TP9 and even a wheel gun among others. Neither is more better than the other. All were perfectly fine as teaching tools. In my opinion safety, operation, trigger control and basic handling are variables that the trainer has a great impact on. So we can agree to disagree.

As long as a newbie is trained properly I personally don’t care what type of firearm they learn on. The training is the important bit in all of this yes?

[JF89 (Joseph)]

@LonewolfMcQuade

1911 wins every time for EVERY reason

In the looks and trigger department definitely.

[JF89 (Joseph)]

@LonewolfMcQuade

chance to gouge @JF89 with a blunt object! I just enjoy watching the little ginger bastard squirm…if he were a 1911 lover, I’d have crammed the striker fired down his throat the past 25 threads on the matter…

You do realize I used to be a 1911 guy right? And you never disagreed I still think its a fine weapon but it takes more commitment to be a dedicated 1911 guy. Still a cool platform. If I was in a Glock forum I would be shutting on Glocks more, its the way of the troll.

Over a 100 years later and the 1911 is still kicking a**

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/10/09/potd-usmcs-m45a1-cqbp-in-action/

Working mans 1911

Whats the best value for a 1911 under $1200. These are most of the real popular ones. I consider Dan Wesson’s line-up the best value but they cost a bit more. poll

History of the 1911

Neat video from a builder (Wilson) and an operator (Hackathorn). [History of the 1911: Gun Guys with Ken Hackathorn and Bill Wilson - Ep. 4] [What's the Big Deal About the 1911? Larry Vickers, Ken Hackathorn and Bill Wilson Weigh In]

Ramped vs non ramped 1911 barrels?

I never really paid much attention to this but it seems to be a common topic among 1911 shooters. One opinion is that .45 acp is better off with non ramped barrels while the higher pressure rounds like .40 S&W, .357 sig and 10mm should be used with ramped barrels. Ive read that there are sometimes reliability issues with .45 acp through ramped barrels, any truth to this? poll

[JF89 (Joseph)]

@rjburk

with a Glock about the only thing you need to beat into someone is keep finger off trigger till on target and ready to shoot…no hammers to be mindful of what position it is in, no safety levers to move one way or the other…that is more to think about and manipulate…less steps to load and fire is always better for most people, just because you started on a 1911 does not mean it’s easier for the majority of people.

Glock is undoubtedly easier to learn to use and maintain. It makes sense for them to be a military sidearm more than a 1911.

There’s still guys that love the pistol and got it to work just fine. I have a friend that carried one in Vietnam and has carried one since, cant get him to say a bad thing about it. He can shoot the rattle trap pretty decent too.

Here’s a neat read from a former CAG guy on why he liked the 1911. Supposedly he only had two in over a decade of his service. I’m sure they have a lot more resources then most of the military though.

Former Delta Force operator: Why the 1911 is still my favorite sidearm

[JF89 (Joseph)]

@Robert

He is, he just crammed the striker fired down your throat to see you squirm

Pretty much. I like arguing. Truth be told I like both but lack the knowledge to tune a 1911 myself thats the only drawback for me

[Chuparosa (James)]

I knew you were jf89 in disguise.

[LonewolfMcQuade]

@Caw

. I like arguing.

A few of us here have played 'devils advocate ’ once or twice, just because…

[Mosinvirus]

@Belt-Fed

I voted, don’t know why though as I don’t have either.

My lame reply: “Clear bias since neither is belt-fed”.
But actually, what handguns do you prefer?

[Robert]

@Caw

I like arguing

or just extending the conversation?

[Belt-Fed (Rick)]

@Mosinvirus

But actually, what handguns do you prefer?

Any that Joe Bob don’t prefer.

[JF89 (Joseph)]

@Belt-Fed

Any that Joe Bob don’t prefer.

I prefer them all depending on what day of the week it is.

[JF89 (Joseph)]

@Robert

just extending the conversation?

Yes

[Belt-Fed (Rick)]

@Caw

I prefer them all depending on what day of the week it is.

I may be too sick to argue with you now. lol hope I ain’t got that corona crap. I have flu like symptoms and I had a flu shot three months ago.

[JF89 (Joseph)]

@Belt-Fed

have flu like symptoms and I had a flu shot three months ago.

Well that sux, hopefully it’s not a zombie virus either.

Are you going to the doctor ? I would if I was you.

[JF89 (Joseph)]

@Belt-Fed

too sick to argue with you now

Don’t forget your vitamins

The Most Important Meal of the Day

[JF89 (Joseph)]

That was @LonewolfMcQuade when he had hair in the 80s

[Belt-Fed (Rick)]

@Caw

Are you going to the doctor

Nah, not now anyway.