Is a 1911 Tougher than a Glock? Ultimate 1911 vs. Glock Torture Test | Ep.1

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This is a fun test. I'm biased being a Glock owner since the 1980's.
I've also carried a 1911 in the US Army.
Both pistols are impressive.
 
Confession? I've never fired a Glock. I have fired a .45 (WWII Terminology) many times. This pistol feels like it belongs in your hand. This explains why a 100+ year old design still is popular.
I want a genuine US Government .45. They're getting REALLY expensive these days.
 



This is a fun test. I'm biased being a Glock owner since the 1980's.
I've also carried a 1911 in the US Army.
Both pistols are impressive.


Glock for reliability and magazine capacity, 1911 for accuracy. The most accurate 9mm I ever owned was a Star Model B. It was identical to a 1911 but had no grip safety.
 
Confession? I've never fired a Glock. I have fired a .45 (WWII Terminology) many times. This pistol feels like it belongs in your hand. This explains why a 100+ year old design still is popular.
I want a genuine US Government .45. They're getting REALLY expensive these days.

The main thing you need to know about a Glock is that your trigger finger is the safety. You can get an accidental discharge if you're re-holstering it and a piece of clothing somehow gets snagged in the trigger guard. They're pretty easy to field strip and maintain. One other thing too: They have polygonal rifling, so cast bullets are out of the question. The lead/tin/antimony from cast bullets can smear off inside the bore to a point to where it builds up dangerous pressure.

But I have had pretty good luck with powder coated cast bullets I made last Summer. The polymer coating prevents the bore from leading up.
 
1911 is a tight gun with many parts that can jam, it's like a mercedes and needs constant care
glocks are loose with few moving parts to break, they are a toyota, they just keep on running
without needing much attention at all
that is why practically every LE uses glocks, they just work without a fuss
 
Confession? I've never fired a Glock. I have fired a .45 (WWII Terminology) many times. This pistol feels like it belongs in your hand. This explains why a 100+ year old design still is popular.
I want a genuine US Government .45. They're getting REALLY expensive these days.

You can get a Turkish 1911 for $380.


 
I have a Beretta 92fs, Beretta APX 9mm, and a Beretta Pico .380. I like their pistols.

I like their safety design that rolls the firing pin out of the way.
I sold my 92fs, I really miss it, it fit my hand so well, it had an integral laser sight built into the recoil spring, and I have 15 round magazines for one.
Think I might just have to get another.
 
You can get a Turkish 1911 for $380.


colt 1911 is still probably the best unless you get a custom, brother has one and it's slick
the 1911 with duel action is a selling point the glock does not have, that is why I also have an HK P2000 :113:
 
I'm actually partial to Berettas and Kimbers. I don't plan on having to throw my guns off the roof of any buildings anytime soon.
I used to have a 92FS and loved it. Currently have an 84FS and a Kimber UCII .45. The .45 is a little bit of a handful with the 3" barrel...

Also don't intend to throw them off any roofs. In terms of durability I would expect the Glock to outperform in an abuse test, but Glocks just feel like a 2x4 in my hand.
 
Glock for reliability and magazine capacity, 1911 for accuracy. The most accurate 9mm I ever owned was a Star Model B. It was identical to a 1911 but had no grip safety.
Most accurate pistol (non rimfire) I've ever fired out of the box is my old CZ-75. At 25 yards it groups into a single hole. Simply amazing.

Most accurate pistol period is my High Standard Victor.
 
Uhhhh, yeah. In 100 years the 1911 will still be functional. The Glock won't.
how so? glock has no parts to break if you install a NY1, it's loose to the point mud and sand don't jam it up and it's super simple internally, parts are also reasonable to replace and easy to replace

why are cops not using 1911's?

it's been replaced by something better, cheaper yet more durable

progress, that is how it works

1911 is also very heavy with a stainless frame

the 45 ACP is large but slow

in vietnam they jammed all the time

Gaston Glock just built a better mouse trap
 
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how so? glock has no parts to break if you install a NY1, it's loose to the point mud and sand don't jam it up and it's super simple internally, parts are also reasonable to replace and easy to replace

why are cops not using 1911's?
Plastic frame is constantly degrading thanks to UV radiation. In 60 to 70 years they will begin to delaminate.

I've seen plenty of police turn in that are pretty close to their "due by" date after only 20 years.
 
Plastic frame is constantly degrading thanks to UV radiation. In 60 to 70 years they will begin to delaminate.

I've seen plenty of police turn in that are pretty close to their "due by" date after only 20 years.
the slides unless they have 100K rounds still function and you can always buy another lower and replace it in 10 minutes or less

nylon filled polymer will last for a very long time

I have not read anything about the frames just degrading, 99% are in a holster, not laying out on a dashboard with the sun beating on them
 
the slides unless they have 100K rounds still function and you can always buy another lower and replace it in 10 minutes or less

nylon filled polymer will last for a very long time

I have not read anything about the frames just degrading, 99% are in a holster, not laying out on a dashboard with the sun beating on them
Sitting in the holster, on your hip they are in direct sunlight.

All polymers break down under UV exposure. The question is how fast.
 



This is a fun test. I'm biased being a Glock owner since the 1980's.
I've also carried a 1911 in the US Army.
Both pistols are impressive.

Gee which is tougher???

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I call BS, the glock did not melt from a hot car, more like in a fire with way more heat
ever read stories from AZ about LE having their guns melting? does not exist
many polymer plastics can actually take some extreme heat
General Range: The melting point of plastics can range from approximately 105°C to over 300°C (221°F to 572°F), depending on the specific polymer so that picture is totally false

if you allow your dog to chew on your gun you are a moron and probably should not own a firearm

mice have been known to chew metal that is salty from your sweat
 
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