what should i git a glock or 1911

[2HOW]

I would suggest a Glock 19 for you , for many reasons.

[CJS3]

Oh, wait, did I say 1911 already?

[m25operator]

Life is short, get'em both, I did.

[tombogan03884]

Get the one that looks and more importantly, FEELS best to YOU, You will shoot better with a pistol you are comfortable with. Then get PROFESSIONAL instruction. You can always get the other one at a later date along with a .357 revolver

[Rob10ring]

Get the one that looks and more importantly, FEELS best to YOU, You will shoot better with a pistol you are comfortable with. Then get PROFESSIONAL instruction. You can always get the other one at a later date along with a .357 revolver

…and a .357! Get all 3!

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[Ksail101]

I put this on another thread but it also would belong in here. This why I think I have been such a fan of Glocks, and why my first civilian handgun that I ever purchased was a Glock.

I voted Glock of course as I stated before I how I feel about it in a fighting application.

I was wondering does anyone feel that the votes could be affected by age. I am not saying every vote is affected by this, there are exceptions to every rule. But if you are older, say over 40 maybe even 50, are you more bias towards the 1911 cause that is what you have shot for longer, and maybe that is what you grew up with hearing about its superiority.

Just as I have grown up with Glocks being the top dog. I am 26 and since I have been old enough to understand what a fighting gun is, or  what a gun that LE or professionals choose has been Glock. Every polymer gun has been compared to or tried to compete with the Glock and since Polymer has been the new thing that has taken handguns into the 21st century am I more conditioned to choose the Glock as the ultimate fighting handgun.    Just as my father's generation has been exposed to the 1911 or even the .357 revolver.

Just a thought, but do you think maybe I am on to something here? Is this maybe why Glock and 1911 seem to be always going head to head. My generation, and guys alittle older than me, have really just been able to get into the gun community and defensive handgun world, do to the age you must be to own a handgun. In another 20 years will there be another gun that goes up against these two. And those will be popular cause the kids growing up now are being exposed to it. Like maybe the FNP series or Sig 220's or XD's. I know those are all popular now but maybe something new will be the the big gun to compare to Glocks and 1911's in the future.

[Large Cal.]

Getting back to the original question and actually trying to help this guy.....

If you have shot a Glock and don't like the trigger then stay away from them.  You mentioned revolvers and 22s.  I'm guessing that your 22s are either revolvers or revolvers and signal action autos.  Either way, I'd recommend you find a way to try out at 1911 at a range that rents guns.  Once you've shot one you'll know if it has potential for you.  Invest in what feels/shoot right in your hands.

[ellis4538]

Way back when, I did a lot of revolver shooting.  If Glock had been around and I had transitioned from revo to Glock I probably would have been OK.  It wasn't, so I went with the 1911.  I'm looking to pick up a revo for IDPA and then maybe a Glock.  Don't like the finger grooves and might have to change out the sights but the ones I've shot are OK.  Both have a big following.  Even thou I am a big 1911 fan shoot them both and see which you like best then buy both and practice, practice, practice!

Richard

PS:  Get both in 9mm because ammo is cheaper.

[Rob10ring]

I put this on another thread but it also would belong in here. This why I think I have been such a fan of Glocks, and why my first civilian handgun that I ever purchased was a Glock.

I voted Glock of course as I stated before I how I feel about it in a fighting application.

I was wondering does anyone feel that the votes could be affected by age. I am not saying every vote is affected by this, there are exceptions to every rule. But if you are older, say over 40 maybe even 50, are you more bias towards the 1911 cause that is what you have shot for longer, and maybe that is what you grew up with hearing about its superiority.

I'm a little over 40 and I remember still being in high school and hearing about the evil Glock plastic pistols that could go through the metal detectors at the airport. that was all bull, but I have 2 Glocks (22 & 23) that are ready to defend my family at all times. My first gun was my graduation present from high school. It is a 6 inch 686 .357. That's what my wife prefers now.

Age doesn't seem to matter at the range I go to. There are young and old in each camp and most like both.

[frogger]

I love Glocks, but if you don't like them, they aren't for you.  I'm about to buy a new Dan Wesson CBOB in .45.  It's a great 1911.  Give that one a look.