Glock 41 gen4 VS Colt 1911

[Kramerica]

Looking to add a .45 caliber to my pistol collection. I have a Glock 43 and love it, I haven't used a 1911 but was interested in it. I'll be using it primarily for target practice and home defense (hopefully won't ever have to use it for that). Not looking to conceal carry it (already have a different one for that). Not concerned with aesthetics, more into toughness and reliability. So what would your pick be and why?

 

[Dans40X]

SIG SAUER P220 or S&W 945 when life depends on it.
They work
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Fully Supported chambers

No TUPPERWARE involved in real world handguns for me!

 

[watercam]

Both have been around long enough to show their strengths and weaknesses (depending upon what has gone into them). The Glock is as reliable as can be and the 1911 design has been with us for over 100 years. Personally I like the single action trigger. Tried both DA/SA and striker actions, went back to my Springfield (fully supported chamber) house gun and a Sig 938 for carry.

 

[slobhunter2]

Everybody needs At least one 1911.

 

[cdhbrad]

Looking to add a .45 caliber to my pistol collection. I have a Glock 43 and love it, I haven't used a 1911 but was interested in it. I'll be using it primarily for target practice and home defense (hopefully won't ever have to use it for that). Not looking to conceal carry it (already have a different one for that). Not concerned with aesthetics, more into toughness and reliability. So what would your pick be and why?

I am a huge 1911 fan, 6 in .45 and 3 others, but I’m a CZ fan too. Take a look at the CZ 97B. Mine has been highly customized by Cajun Gun Works convert to Single Action Only and their E conversion with a 1911 bushing. Incredibly accurate and 10 rounds compared to 7-8 in my 1911s.

 

[Bc'z]

Everybody needs At least one 1911.

I love my kimbers. Custom CDP has heavy barrel and is highly accurate.
Springfield range master is a good lookin piece also.

 

[ballistic64]

I'll be using it primarily for target practice and home defense (hopefully won't ever have to use it for that).

For me that equals shotgun.

 

[Knotwild]

For me, the Glock wouldn't be considered because I don't like the trigger, it is huge and blocky, and probably not as accurate as a good 1911 (you mentioned target practice). The Glock won't shoot cast bullets unless you replace the barrel. For in home protection with the 1911, get a couple of Chip McCormick 10 round magazines and you are good to go for 21 rounds. For me, the 1911 feels like an extension of my arm. If weight is an issue, Colt has one model that is full size with an aluminum frame.

1911 = Class

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Gotta have at least one 1911 but if you want the glock style nothing wrong with that look at an FN and HK too

 

[joshb]

I bought a Glock 41 on a suggestion from a kid I shoot with. I like it. It's very accurate. You should handle a Colt. I have a Gold Cup and it's a very nice shooter. Everybody should own at least one. I also picked up an old Colt Double Eagle. It's one of my favorites. Hard to find but a nice collector piece. The Sig Nightmare is a good one, as is the 220. The HK USP is a nice gun, too. My kid swears it has less felt recoil. I can't feel it. Well, I hope that helps! Where do you live? I'd let you try them all.

I came back to mention something else. My favorite shooter these days is not mentioned. Surprisingly, it's a Beretta PX Storm in 40 S&W. Check that one out if you get a chance.

 

[Kramerica]

I bought a Glock 41 on a suggestion from a kid I shoot with. I like it. It's very accurate. You should handle a Colt. I have a Gold Cup and it's a very nice shooter. Everybody should own at least one. I also picked up an old Colt Double Eagle. It's one of my favorites. Hard to find but a nice collector piece. The Sig Nightmare is a good one, as is the 220. The HK USP is a nice gun, too. My kid swears it has less felt recoil. I can't feel it. Well, I hope that helps! Where do you live? I'd let you try them all.

I appreciate the offer but we are a ways off. I’m in the Adirondacks (upstate NY).

 

[Forum Boss]

I like the S&W 1911s with external extractor. I have one of the early Performance Center models that has a sweet trigger and has proved as accurate as a Les Baer. I also like the metal Sigs. You won't go wrong with an older German-made Sig P220. I like the two-tones.

Everyone should own a good 1911 at some point. Great trigger, points very well.

 

[DirtySteve]

1911 for sure.. the 45's are nice but the 9mm 1911's are just a dream to shoot. I have 1911's in 45, 40 S&W, 9mm and 38 super... I have multiple 9mm's because they are just some damn nice to shoot. Well technically I have two 9mm's and the 40 has a 9mm barrel fitted to it as well. Can not go wrong with a Les Baer Premier II.

 

[Milo 2.0]

I've been a 1911 guy for 40 yrs, but magazine cap has always been it's downfall. If I buy another, it will be a 2011, and most likely not in 45acp either.

 

[retired]

what part of TARGET practice eludes you ?

For me that equals shotgun.

 

[retired]

my two cents worth is a 1911 over 99% of the glocks.
the ONE exception is the 45gap.
45acp power in a 9mm grip.
my most common carry gun is a glock 38 and i hate plastic striker fired guns.
why because it works , 200 gr hp (xtp or gold dot).
easy to carry, easy to shoot.

 

[ballistic64]

what part of TARGET practice eludes you ?

LOL, if you use a shotgun for home defense you should target practice with it. Target practice is just that, it is not a definition of accuracy or precision. I love pistols, 1911s in particular, but at home, when I hear noises in the night the muzzle of my shotgun will always lead the way, pistols be damned.

 

[Regnar]

Going to piss a lot of people off here but oh well. lots of bad advise.

First,, a target practice / fun gun hardly ever equates to an effective first choice home defense gun. a 1911 is a competly diffetent animal than a glock. different grip, different firing sequence, different everything. when the shit hits the fan you ALWAYS revert back to what you know. the difference netween the two will cause you issues at some point.

You train like you fight so you will fight like you train.

 

[ED3]

Going to piss a lot of people off here but oh well. lots of bad advise.

First,, a target practice / fun gun hardly ever equates to an effective first choice home defense gun. a 1911 is a competly diffetent animal than a glock. different grip, different firing sequence, different everything. when the shit hits the fan you ALWAYS revert back to what you know. the difference netween the two will cause you issues at some point.

You train like you fight so you will fight like you train.

Got to agree;
If one routinely shoots modern DA/ SA pistols, and Glocks, etc, betting your life you'll remember to flip the thumb safety on a 1911 when you're filling your shorts is not something I'd do.

1911 is a great piece of machinery, If I had a few hundred thousand rounds doing drills with one, it would be a self defense piece for me. I don't, and it won't.

 

[snert]

Since this is an opinion poll, I will add my worthless plug nickle.

I carried a Glock 22 (40SW) for 20 years, and started with a 686. I bought a 1911 after retiring, because "everyone should have at least one". It was cool to look at, made me smile with the glamour, the heft, the "old school cool".

it also was heavier than a dead mother in law, poked me in the ribs more than a cranky wife, had to be reloaded twice as often, and cost thrice as much as the Glock. Like a hot red head, it was fine for a date, but I married another Glock, sent the 1911 on for someone with more class than me and have been very happy with my tupperware launcher. So i am fine with a firearm that doesn't poke me, has never hiccupped, carries lots of ammo, shoots as good as I ever will under stress, and cost 1/3 of what the 1911 cost me (got a smoking deal). Even though I am old I can clean it out of a duty holster in .8, and complete a body armor drill in just under 2. It went 1800 rounds without a cleaning and only quit cause I dumped a mag in the mud then slammed it home...a quick switch and shake and we kept right on working...slower, but working.

I cannot say that for the 1911, but hey, some guys like hot redheads all the time ya know...

Just my opinion, and no one should feel like they need to agree.