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It came from an era when weapons were designed to win fights, not to avoid product liability lawsuits. It came from an era where it was the norm to learn how your weapon operated and to practice that operation until it became second nature, not to design the piece to the lowest common denominator.
It came from an era in which our country tried to supply its fighting men with the best tools possible, unlike today, when our fighting men and women are issued hardware that was adopted because of international deal-making, or the fact that the factory is in some well-connected congressman's district.
Yes, beyond any shadow of a doubt, the 1911 IS an outdated design.... and that's exactly what I love about it."
For me, the grip of a glock is horrible. Rather it be the width, thickness, grip angle, grip panels, I don't know. But any glock I've held, trying to maybe like one, I could not.
Maybe another few generations from now, I'll try one and see.
The only time I fired a M1911A1 on active duty was familiarization fire in recruit training. Each recruit was issued 3 magazines and 15 rounds.
A range coach stood between two recruits, one arm on the shoulder of each shooter. We didn’t get individual targets, they were just there to aim at. Fire 5 rounds, change mags, fire 5 rounds, change mags. As I loaded the last magazine the coach said, “Shoot this last mag as fast as you can.”
I took him at his word and emptied it in about four seconds. He seemed surprised and said, “Maybe not that fast, private.”
I was a dyed-in-the-wool revolver man, due in no small part to a Hi Standard Duramatic aka jamomatic that was the first auto I ever shot, but I knew I’d have to have a 1911 of my own some day.
I never thought I would ever buy a Glock but my wife said she wanted one so I got her a 6 shot model 43.
I used to recruit for the NRA until they sold us down the river (again!) in Heller v. DC. See my auctions (if any) under username henryreilly
Some will die in hot pursuit
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Colt model 1911 in 45 ACP is a proven winner, and it’s hard to argue with success. It’s the greatest handgun ever made. If it takes you 15 rounds to hit someone your not doing your part.
Some will die in hot pursuit
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Me too Steve, but sheesh, what a can of worms I did open. But hey, if I really wanted to poke the eye's of the Glock holders, I'd have posted this first....
FWIW, I do own a couple of Glocks, and a few 1911's....
Some will die in hot pursuit
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Not too many Glock owners complaining about that either, since the gun still works... and frankly that looks a lot like some "stipling" jobs I've seen folks do on purpose.
Some will die in hot pursuit
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Not a glock fan . They don't fit my hand very well. Dont think negative about them just not my choice . I love a 1911 but it is too big for everyday carry with my arthritis even though I shoot it better than anything else. Let the fords vs chevy and 9mm vs 45 debates rage on .
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"Of course the 1911 is an outdated design.
It came from an era when weapons were designed to win fights, not to avoid product liability lawsuits. It came from an era where it was the norm to learn how your weapon operated and to practice that operation until it became second nature, not to design the piece to the lowest common denominator.
It came from an era in which our country tried to supply its fighting men with the best tools possible, unlike today, when our fighting men and women are issued hardware that was adopted because of international deal-making, or the fact that the factory is in some well-connected congressman's district.
Yes, beyond any shadow of a doubt, the 1911 IS an outdated design.... and that's exactly what I love about it."
Roscoe Benson
Out of curiosity......why do folks think they need to choose? Do you only have one pocket knife? One screw-driver? One pair of shoes?
I enjoy my 1911's and don't consider them obsolete. But the Glock is a better carry pistol in my opinion.
For me, the grip of a glock is horrible. Rather it be the width, thickness, grip angle, grip panels, I don't know. But any glock I've held, trying to maybe like one, I could not.
Maybe another few generations from now, I'll try one and see.
The only time I fired a M1911A1 on active duty was familiarization fire in recruit training. Each recruit was issued 3 magazines and 15 rounds.
A range coach stood between two recruits, one arm on the shoulder of each shooter. We didn’t get individual targets, they were just there to aim at. Fire 5 rounds, change mags, fire 5 rounds, change mags. As I loaded the last magazine the coach said, “Shoot this last mag as fast as you can.”
I took him at his word and emptied it in about four seconds. He seemed surprised and said, “Maybe not that fast, private.”
I was a dyed-in-the-wool revolver man, due in no small part to a Hi Standard Duramatic aka jamomatic that was the first auto I ever shot, but I knew I’d have to have a 1911 of my own some day.
I never thought I would ever buy a Glock but my wife said she wanted one so I got her a 6 shot model 43.
Dredged me up a Glock 30 last summer.....
How do you like it?
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Colt model 1911 in 45 ACP is a proven winner, and it’s hard to argue with success. It’s the greatest handgun ever made. If it takes you 15 rounds to hit someone your not doing your part.
I like it a lot. I need to get a lefty holster yet though, so haven't really carried it much.
Good deal! I love my Glocks.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Well, Todd...
I thought it was funny!
Me too Steve, but sheesh, what a can of worms I did open. But hey, if I really wanted to poke the eye's of the Glock holders, I'd have posted this first....
FWIW, I do own a couple of Glocks, and a few 1911's....
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
No Todd, this is how you start a fight!
First 1911 to work out of the box!
(Except one of Forgemonkey's builds, of course!)
Thinking of having my glock engraved,,,,
Real guns are not for everyone, Ken.
Don
Brad Steele
Many many years ago at a long forgotten gun show when they were it .no internet and gun shops were miles away
Any way 1st glock I seen a dealer had a table full of them of course most evey one was omg its plastic your kidding and that was the nice comments
As I was standing close by the dealer challenged a fellow with a colt 1911 on his side
The salesman took the slide and top half off the Glock .then proceeded to hammer it into the table with a lot of force
Held up the frame put the top half back on and worked the slide no worse for ware
He then said ok that's what this plastic gun can do give me your colt I do the same see how that metal frame holds out
Of course the fellow holding the cold just faded into the background lol
My first awareness of a glockenspiel
Not too many Glock owners complaining about that either, since the gun still works... and frankly that looks a lot like some "stipling" jobs I've seen folks do on purpose.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
I have both and like both.
At a Glock Armours course I attended they had a g26 that a neglected K9 had chewed up. It still worked just fine.
Not a glock fan . They don't fit my hand very well. Dont think negative about them just not my choice . I love a 1911 but it is too big for everyday carry with my arthritis even though I shoot it better than anything else. Let the fords vs chevy and 9mm vs 45 debates rage on .