Is 1911 or Glock more reliable?
Is 1911 or Glock more reliable?
Both of the pistols have served in multiple conflicts around the world and have proven their reliability on several occasion, although, the 1911 would have to place above the Glock when it comes to notable historical achievements.
Why is the 1911 so iconic?
The M1911 series of pistols is renowned for its ergonomics. The svelte grip provided by the single stack magazine makes it easy to grip. The manual safety is placed perfectly for easy access, and the grip angle is superb. The single-action-only design provides a crisp trigger in even the cheapest 1911 configurations.
Is the 1911 outdated?
Modern pistol designs have made the 1911 obsolete in its role as a combat sidearm. It’s finicky and demands constant attention that a warfighter can’t afford to offer. But when it’s tuned and running well, it’s the most accurate pistol out there. Warnings aside, the pistol’s appeal is strong and romantic.
Is Glock the modern 1911?
It is surprising that Glock has not entered the 1911 market. The Glock pistol, sometimes referred to by the manufacturer as a Glock “Safe Action” Pistol or colloquially as a Glock, is a series of polymer-framed, short recoil-operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by Glock Ges.
Are 1911s and Glocks the same thing?
No, 1911s and Glocks represent something altogether different, as the very soul of the firearm is at the heart of the debate. On one side, you have the most traditional semi-auto in American history, the 1911. Designed by none other than John Moses Browning himself, the 1911, strapped to the Yanks’ sides, won two world wars.
What are the pros and cons of a 1911?
It is rust proof, impact resistant, and lightweight, needs only minor lubrication, and fits both large and small hands. Modern 1911’s with stainless steel frames now rival the Glock in corrosion resistance.
Is the Glock the M1911 of the 1970s?
This is where the Glock and the M1911 are alike, in the late 1970’s the pistol market was relatively flat with the exception of revolvers. It could be argued that the Glock was in a way the M1911 of the last part of the 20th Century, it’s that important of a piece in the evolution of firearms.
How do the Glock fan boys counter the 1911 debate?
The Glock fan boys will then counter the argument and tout the marvel of polymer technology and go on for hours about Gaston Glock and his safe action system and tenifer coatings. Then they will head directly into the debate of the perceived unreliability of the 1911.