911 v Glock

SFCRetired · Oct 7, 2014

b0neZ said:
P97DC is my EDC.

If I run out of ammo, I could darn near build a house with it.

That's why I like my Ruger. If I can't hit him with the bullets, I can throw the thing at him and do some serious damage! :lol:

This is the fifth Ruger I've owned (two revolvers and three pistols) and I have, in all these years, only seen one malfunction. Everyone who saw it agreed that it was due to the shooter's (not me) limp wristing it. We corrected his hold, gave him a few pointers, and he did very well thereafter.

J_dazzle23 · Oct 7, 2014

I have one of each. Both sides of my face are getting sore

The Truth · Oct 7, 2014

I almost bought a Glock, but just couldn't bring myself to do it. Even a G29 with G20 mag and grip extension. Even a G21 converted to .40 Super. I'm converting a Sig Emperor Scorpion 1911 to .460 Rowland instead. What can I say, I love Sigs but I never ever planned on owning a 1911 either.

FreeInAZ · Oct 9, 2014

Samopal said:
It took me a second to realize you meant "1911 v Glock". With 911 v Glock the choice is obvious. Call me when emergency services move at 1200fps.

Yep! Glock always beats "911 what's your emergency? Please hold..."

Javelina · Oct 9, 2014

For those who don't already know I am a Glock guy, I love my 22 and how simple it is and the fact its tough as nails. I feel like the 1911's look to big and wouldn't like having the hammer back.

There is a reason why 65% of LEOs use Glocks, wanting to become one myself, I trust what they trust: http://us.glock.com/products/sector/law-enforcement

WalkingWolf · Oct 9, 2014

Javelina said:
For those who don't already know I am a Glock guy, I love my 22 and how simple it is and the fact its tough as nails. I feel like the 1911's look to big and wouldn't like having the hammer back.

There is a reason why 65% of LEOs use Glocks, wanting to become one myself, I trust what they trust: http://us.glock.com/products/sector/law-enforcement

The reason is Glock virtually gives them the guns...

If you are LEA administrator would you pay for a 1911 when you can get a Glock almost free? The non blue label public, and somewhat blue label buyers pay for police dept guns. Glock has been known to literally take guns in trade for new guns with very very little outlay, and sometimes for nothing.

I own three Glocks, one used, two blue label. I would not have bought them at even online prices without the blue label program. We should be honest, Glocks are the cheapest guns for police depts to buy. They cost less than a Hi Point.

solus · Oct 9, 2014

WalkingWolf said:
The reason is Glock virtually gives them the guns...

If you are LEA administrator would you pay for a 1911 when you can get a Glock almost free? The non blue label public, and somewhat blue label buyers pay for police dept guns. Glock has been known to literally take guns in trade for new guns with very very little outlay, and sometimes for nothing.

I own three Glocks, one used, two blue label. I would not have bought them at even online prices without the blue label program. We should be honest, Glocks are the cheapest guns for police depts to buy. They cost less than a Hi Point.

while a glock (shudder) thread remember the other firearm manufacturers, sig and FN also offer significant discounts through dealers who only cater to those belonging to the blue & red family communities.

ipse

J_dazzle23 · Oct 9, 2014

solus said:
while a glock (shudder) thread remember the other firearm manufacturers, sig and FN also offer significant discounts through dealers who only cater to those belonging to the blue & red family communities.

ipse

This debate that comes up is no more black and white than the 9mm/.45 debate. Different tools 45 for different jobs. Different strokes for different folks. Glock has proven reliability, and is phenomenally lightweight for its firepower, although it isn't as pretty or stylish.

1911 is a heavier duty steel frame with a to die for trigger and great looks.

I have both, but have my glock on me more often than the 1911, because weight and ammo capacity are important to me, as per my use and situation. When I was in montana, chances of bears being around were much better, I ditched my glock 19 for the 1911.

Why oh why do we have to pick? Pick both! One for each hip

mobiushky · Oct 9, 2014

J_dazzle23 said:
This debate that comes up is no more black and white than the 9mm/.45 debate. Different tools 45 for different jobs. Different strokes for different folks. Glock has proven reliability, and is phenomenally lightweight for its firepower, although it isn't as pretty or stylish.

1911 is a heavier duty steel frame with a to die for trigger and great looks.

I have both, but have my glock on me more often than the 1911, because weight and ammo capacity are important to me, as per my use and situation. When I was in montana, chances of bears being around were much better, I ditched my glock 19 for the 1911.

Why oh why do we have to pick? Pick both! One for each hip

No! Must fight about irrelevant problems! Must prove I am right and you are wrong! LOL. Just messing. I'm with ya!

J_dazzle23 · Oct 9, 2014

mobiushky said:
No! Must fight about irrelevant problems! Must prove I am right and you are wrong! LOL. Just messing. I'm with ya!

+1!

cjohnson44546 · Oct 10, 2014

I'll take a double stack 1911 any day over a Glock... 13+1 45, or 17+1 9mm in a 1911. People act like Glocks are the only way to get a double stack.

J_dazzle23 · Oct 10, 2014

cjohnson44546 said:
I'll take a double stack 1911 any day over a Glock... 13+1 45, or 17+1 9mm in a 1911. People act like Glocks are the only way to get a double stack.

Ahhhhhhhhhhh the plot thickens....next We are gonna have a 1911 die hard that insists a double stack 1911 isn't a true 1911

Rusty Young Man · Oct 10, 2014

Give one inch...

J_dazzle23 said:
Ahhhhhhhhhhh the plot thickens....next We are gonna have a 1911 die hard that insists a double stack 1911 isn't a true 1911

That'd be me.

"Different strokes for different folks", but ONLY a 1911* for me blokes.

You accept small changes to the 1911, and pretty soon you start getting things like tighter tolerances that affect reliability, external extractors (Kimber), firing pin blocks (Colt, Para), polymer frames, etc.

You allow ONE single-stack 1911 to flourish, and pretty soon you get this:

Which opens up the door to this:

:lol: :lol:

*Actually, I seem to like Browning designs and other time-proven, all-steel designs.

NOTE: This post, as well as the first one I made (the one with the "Glock 1911" pics) was made in a light-hearted manner, as I believe was the intention of this thread.

J_dazzle23 · Oct 10, 2014

I see nothing wrong with those guns^. Personally, I'd be a fan of somebody digging up the plans of a browning over/under 1911

cjohnson44546 · Oct 10, 2014

those double and quadruple ones cost too much... can just take what you already got and some duct tape and easy as pie

mobiushky · Oct 10, 2014

Can't we all just get along? (actually, this is one of the better photoshops I've seen)

deepdiver · Oct 10, 2014

Javelina said:
For those who don't already know I am a Glock guy, I love my 22 and how simple it is and the fact its tough as nails. I feel like the 1911's look to big and wouldn't like having the hammer back.

I certainly understand. I know people who have been driving for years and do best with an auto transmission pickup truck because they will just destroy anything else. They don't get the finesse of screaming to the turn-in point of a corner, heel-toeing into it as you slip down a few gears, holding through the apex carrying your line with your throttle and then squeezing into the throttle and grabbing gears as it straightens out .... Kinda like carrying a Glock instead of a 1911. Some people just need the linear simplicity of a Glock.

*ducks*
I love these kind of threads when I can pick on Glock guys

Primus · Oct 10, 2014

deepdiver said:
I certainly understand. I know people who have been driving for years and do best with an auto transmission pickup truck because they will just destroy anything else. They don't get the finesse of screaming to the turn-in point of a corner, heel-toeing into it as you slip down a few gears, holding through the apex carrying your line with your throttle and then squeezing into the throttle and grabbing gears as it straightens out .... Kinda like carrying a Glock instead of a 1911. Some people just need the linear simplicity of a Glock.

*ducks*
I love these kind of threads when I can pick on Glock guys

Is that what you do when you play gran turismo? Heel toe power shift?

deepdiver · Oct 10, 2014

Primus said:
Is that what you do when you play gran turismo? Heel toe power shift?

Oh, SNAP! :lol: I have to give you props on that one. Nice!

FreeInAZ · Oct 10, 2014

On topic - I like them both. One is sleek and functional ... The other? Well function over form as it is said. Both very good guns IMHO. What would I want in all batcrap SHTF situation? The one that offers capacity and the ability to fire thousands of rounds with little to no maintenance. YMMV & that's cool too. Why? What works for me, may not be what works for you.

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