Onmilo (My corrections in red)
Let's see, the Glock 19,,,,,,
About the size of a Colt Officers 1911 style pistol. Actually about the size of a Commander
G-19 holds 15 shots verses six shots in the Officers pistol. Officers models now hold 8 in 45 ACP, 9 in 9mm.
Fully loaded with 16 rounds, the G-19 weighs less than a steel frame Officers Model Colt .45 loaded with 7 rounds. Why don't you compare it to the Commander, which was originally designed with a lightweight aluminum frame in 9mm.
G-19 is more controllable than any small .45 I have better control over a .45 ACP Commander than I do a G19. I can't wait to have my own Lightweight Commander in 9mm which is even more controllable.
9mm ammunition is cheaper than .45 acp ammunition. Not all 1911s are chambered in .45 ACP
Glock 15 shot magazines are cheaper than most Colt 1911 six round officers style magazines from any brand name that are considered reliable. I can buy McCormick Shooting Star mags for .45 ACP 1911s for less money than I can G19 mags, and 9mm for close to what I can buy G19 mags. If you find a dealer who doesn't price gouge for the Colt name you get Colt mags for just a little more than G19 mags too.
I managed to answer the question without bringing any other gun into the fray. You felt compelled to compare it to a 1911, so I answered. You opened the can of worms.Remember, this thread ask the question 'why the Glock 19 is so great', not why someone feels compelled to defend the 1911 against the Glock 19.
Well I guess that's why there are different brands. I've had better experience with McCormick Power Mags and Shooting Stars than I have the Wilson 47D. If you don't like McCormick Colt OEM mags only cost $3 more than Glock factory mags, an insignificant amount.5. There is a difference between high quality and cheap.
My experience with McCormick products has been that the products may be cheaper than brand X but they don't meet the definition of high quality.
I can't get my short fat fingers comfortably around any USP. Thankfully they make polymer frame double stack 1911s with the same or more capacity as the USP. Some cost about the same too, and they actually fit my smaller hands pretty well.I still own three or four but I also keep up with trends and in caliber .45acp I now shoot H&K USP pistols.
13 rounds of 45acp still beats 9 rounds of .45 acp
13 rounds of .45 acp still beats 11 rounds of .45acp if you want to argue 10 shot extended 1911 magazines, I have a few of these too.
In my case it's more a result of gun fit than skill. I'm decent, but I'll be the first to admit I'm not that good. My 1911s that fit me well make me look good.4.YOU may have better control of your .45acp Commander, the average shooter is not so skilled.
I completely agree with you on that.As for caliber wars all, of the big three are pretty much on even footing with modern ammunition.
They're happy to be in a gun loving home, and be cared for by you. I promise that's what they think.I think they are great, I don't know what they think of me though
it's not that great crappy trigger, grip angle does not point naturally and I don't need one for my collection.What's your point?
every time I see a glock or 1911 which should I get thread,1911 fans will say try them both and get whichever you shoot best. most glock fans will say just get a glock.Just about every type of weapons has it's "fanboy" that touts what they prefer as the end all best.