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Bobson
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Meh. I wouldn't.
If it was me and I was really, truly concerned (and I'm not), I'd consider selling the Glock and buying more 45 ammo and magazines. Reason being, if there was a ban of some sort, I'd sooner expect it to affect the 17-round capacity G17 than the 7/8-round capacity of the 1911. Doesn't Hawaii already have a 10-round magazine limit though? I hear the gun laws there are pretty atrocious.
If it was me and I was really, truly concerned (and I'm not), I'd consider selling the Glock and buying more 45 ammo and magazines. Reason being, if there was a ban of some sort, I'd sooner expect it to affect the 17-round capacity G17 than the 7/8-round capacity of the 1911. Doesn't Hawaii already have a 10-round magazine limit though? I hear the gun laws there are pretty atrocious.
Ed Ames
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That depends on your personality type. In one system of personality measuring there is an axis called the perceiving/judging axis. Those who are closer to the P end of the spectrum tend to be more satisfied by answers that leave possibilities open. They would say no, you may in fact want to add more variations including revolvers, because for example a revolver doesn't throw the brass away and is thus easier to reload for. Those closer to the J end of the spectrum prefer to narrow down possibilities as early as possible so they can concentrate on what remains. They will say yes. Pick, close the subject, move on. Sell everything you aren't immediately using.
Both sides will come up with reasons which are utterly compelling to people with similar personalities, and which sound awful to people on the other side of the fence.
Both sides will come up with reasons which are utterly compelling to people with similar personalities, and which sound awful to people on the other side of the fence.
Bobson
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Interesting response. I'm a strong J. 
JohnBiltz
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Don't like 1911s and am pretty much a Glock fanboy but I would not sell the 1911.
Ed Ames
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Ha... someone's got to provide the exception that proves the rule.Interesting response. I'm a strong J.
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iyn
Between the 1911 and the Glock 17 (I have both), I would keep the 1911 and sell the Glock. Better ergonomics with the 1911, very familiar with the platform (have built my own from the frame up), and I just simply enjoy the gun more than I do the Glock.
The answer, outside of "the threat of ammo shortages and gun control", to me at least should be which one do you enjoy shooting more. Then take it from there as to stocking up on ammo, spare parts, and magazines if you're so inclined.
Between the 1911 and the Glock 17 (I have both), I would keep the 1911 and sell the Glock. Better ergonomics with the 1911, very familiar with the platform (have built my own from the frame up), and I just simply enjoy the gun more than I do the Glock.
The answer, outside of "the threat of ammo shortages and gun control", to me at least should be which one do you enjoy shooting more. Then take it from there as to stocking up on ammo, spare parts, and magazines if you're so inclined.
I guess that would make me a P,B & J...
Interesting, though. When I had my 10mm CCO built, I had every intention of ONLY carrying it, focusing on the 1 system to the exclusion of all others so I could presumably, become exceptionally proficient with it. I did this for several years.
Prior to the CCO, I carried whatever struck my fancy that morning, and I have all types of handguns: revolvers, DA autos, DAO autos, striker fired autos, SA autos, etc.
Now, however, I find myself carrying more of a hi-cap, DAO semi-auto, usually a 3rd-generation S&W 6946, or the marginally smaller 3953.
All that being said, I understand the desire/urge to focus on one & only one system, but at the same time, I like the fact that I can pick up any of my handguns, or anyone else's for that matter, and I remain more than reasonably proficient with any of them.
As I explained to one of my kids while teaching them to drive (we had 4 completely different vehicles at the time and she ONLY wanted to drive in one of them, because that's what she felt most comfortable in), one needs to be able to get in to any vehicle and be able to adapt & drive it because you don't always get to be in the same car all the time. I think the same holds true for guns.
Sam
Interesting, though. When I had my 10mm CCO built, I had every intention of ONLY carrying it, focusing on the 1 system to the exclusion of all others so I could presumably, become exceptionally proficient with it. I did this for several years.
Prior to the CCO, I carried whatever struck my fancy that morning, and I have all types of handguns: revolvers, DA autos, DAO autos, striker fired autos, SA autos, etc.
Now, however, I find myself carrying more of a hi-cap, DAO semi-auto, usually a 3rd-generation S&W 6946, or the marginally smaller 3953.
All that being said, I understand the desire/urge to focus on one & only one system, but at the same time, I like the fact that I can pick up any of my handguns, or anyone else's for that matter, and I remain more than reasonably proficient with any of them.
As I explained to one of my kids while teaching them to drive (we had 4 completely different vehicles at the time and she ONLY wanted to drive in one of them, because that's what she felt most comfortable in), one needs to be able to get in to any vehicle and be able to adapt & drive it because you don't always get to be in the same car all the time. I think the same holds true for guns.
Sam
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Good point about being limited to 10 round magazines.
Personally high capacity 9mm's lose much of their appeal when limited to 10 rounds. That is why I switch to a thinner, more compact gun such as the SIG P239.
I am assuming that the O.P. only owns two handguns, a Glock and 1911. Given that both rounds are very popular, bullet performance is close to the same and 8 round 1911 magazines are made for the 1911 I would choose the one I enjoy shooting the most.
HOWEVER...
I would not limit myself to one gun and cartridge. I would buy/trade for a high quality .357 magazine revolver with 4" barrel. In addition to being unlikely to be banned ammunition (38 Special especially) is commonly available with cartridges loaded for plinking/target practice and self-defense.
During the Banic ammunition supplies quickly dried up. 9mm could not be had anywhere. Hedge your bets of finding ammunition by owning a 357 Magnum.
Personally high capacity 9mm's lose much of their appeal when limited to 10 rounds. That is why I switch to a thinner, more compact gun such as the SIG P239.
I am assuming that the O.P. only owns two handguns, a Glock and 1911. Given that both rounds are very popular, bullet performance is close to the same and 8 round 1911 magazines are made for the 1911 I would choose the one I enjoy shooting the most.
HOWEVER...
I would not limit myself to one gun and cartridge. I would buy/trade for a high quality .357 magazine revolver with 4" barrel. In addition to being unlikely to be banned ammunition (38 Special especially) is commonly available with cartridges loaded for plinking/target practice and self-defense.
During the Banic ammunition supplies quickly dried up. 9mm could not be had anywhere. Hedge your bets of finding ammunition by owning a 357 Magnum.
roval
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that was my rationalization for buying one of the nicer 1911s. better get a nicer one now before their prices gets pushed up in case things get limited to less than 10rounds. i didnt really believe it but it made buying that nicer 1911 easier. oooh the mind tricks i play on myself.
il.bill
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If you have only the two handguns, do everything you can to keep them both.
Go ahead and focus on stocking up 9mm ammo and magazines for the Glock, but keep the 1911 with a couple of mags and some ammo. I very much like having a second caliber option if at all possible, independent of magazine capacity restriction issues. When 9x19mm Luger ammo was virtually unobtainable a while back, I often could still find some .45 ACP on the shelves.
I bought a used Glock 22 (And found out that I like it a lot!) police trade-in partly because the one caliber I could always find for sale during the scarcity was .40 S&W.
Go ahead and focus on stocking up 9mm ammo and magazines for the Glock, but keep the 1911 with a couple of mags and some ammo. I very much like having a second caliber option if at all possible, independent of magazine capacity restriction issues. When 9x19mm Luger ammo was virtually unobtainable a while back, I often could still find some .45 ACP on the shelves.
I bought a used Glock 22 (And found out that I like it a lot!) police trade-in partly because the one caliber I could always find for sale during the scarcity was .40 S&W.
Arkansas Paul
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That is a very personal decision and our opinions really shouldn't be the deciding factor for you.
I like a variety, so I would keep both, but that's just me.
You have to figure this one out for yourself. Either way, you will either have two nice firearms, or one with a nice ammo stockpile.
Good luck in your decision. Let us know what you decide.
I like a variety, so I would keep both, but that's just me.
You have to figure this one out for yourself. Either way, you will either have two nice firearms, or one with a nice ammo stockpile.
Good luck in your decision. Let us know what you decide.
FL-NC
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We're not near there yet.
LoneStarWings
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The only thing I'd focus on now is high-cap (over 10 round) mags if you don't already have enough. It's obvious what's going to happen in the upcoming election.
Zerodefect
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Limited funds. Yes, concentrate on the Glock.
Otherwise, no.
Otherwise, no.
WestKentucky
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Either way you would be screwing yourself up if there's another panic buy situation. Currently you can run 9mm or 45acp. You don't want to limit yourself any further. Buy a reloading kit and stock up on bullets primers and powder. If it gets bad, brass is still left at the range by folks who don't reload.
huntsman
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Which did you buy first? Sell that one, because if it were truly "the right gun" you wouldn't have bought the other.
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Keep and train with them both. Its better to be really good with a lot of different firearms then only great with one.
kBob
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Ed Ames,
Myers-Briggs, eh? Those personality tests drive me nuts!
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I would sell the Glock for the reasons listed about mag bans and such AND because hey the Glock is a nine in your case and I assume the 1911 is .45 ACP
Get a .22 conversion unit for the 1911 and have a .22 as well.
-kBob
Myers-Briggs, eh? Those personality tests drive me nuts!
OP
I would sell the Glock for the reasons listed about mag bans and such AND because hey the Glock is a nine in your case and I assume the 1911 is .45 ACP
Get a .22 conversion unit for the 1911 and have a .22 as well.
-kBob
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If your gloom and doom scenario is true I would keep both because you never know what will be available. If everyone has a 9mm, the ammo will disappear faster than 45 ACP ammo.
BTW, thinking like this is usually a self fulfilling prophecy. Keep saying it and people will believe it and cause the shortages where none were necessary. We were our own worst enemy last time. Also, by buying ammo at highly inflated prices the ammo companies found out shooters were willing to pay much higher prices than they previously thought causing higher ammo prices forever. Calm down and don't make things worse for everyone.
BTW, thinking like this is usually a self fulfilling prophecy. Keep saying it and people will believe it and cause the shortages where none were necessary. We were our own worst enemy last time. Also, by buying ammo at highly inflated prices the ammo companies found out shooters were willing to pay much higher prices than they previously thought causing higher ammo prices forever. Calm down and don't make things worse for everyone.
I see both sides as viable in different situations.
For me, I like having different calibers to shoot in case there is another buying panic. That's why I'll probably never sell my .40 and really enjoy how versatile the .327 chambered guns are.
As for the Glock, my personal plan is to grab maybe one or two more 15 or 17 rounders. I've got the three that came with my 19, and I don't foul my mags up by dropping them on the ground often. If I did start doing that, I would probably start using 10 rounders for abuse.
In all honesty, if the horrible sickening shooting at Sandy Hook didn't sway the public enough into knee-jerk restriction (most people understood it was a very sick individual that was the cause of that carnage), I don't think a handgun ban is happening anytime soon regardless of who is elected to the Oval Office.
They may try their hand going after Evil Black Rifles again, but with the shootings in California and Orlando being committed by psychotic fundamentalists, I think more and more people are of the mindset that while it is infinitesimally small, having protection on your person might not be a bad idea if you happen to be targeted at random.
Just like the last two droughts, I think our supplies not keeping with demand will be self-inflicted due to perceived notions of gun grabbing and the buying panic that will ensue.
For me, I like having different calibers to shoot in case there is another buying panic. That's why I'll probably never sell my .40 and really enjoy how versatile the .327 chambered guns are.
As for the Glock, my personal plan is to grab maybe one or two more 15 or 17 rounders. I've got the three that came with my 19, and I don't foul my mags up by dropping them on the ground often. If I did start doing that, I would probably start using 10 rounders for abuse.
In all honesty, if the horrible sickening shooting at Sandy Hook didn't sway the public enough into knee-jerk restriction (most people understood it was a very sick individual that was the cause of that carnage), I don't think a handgun ban is happening anytime soon regardless of who is elected to the Oval Office.
They may try their hand going after Evil Black Rifles again, but with the shootings in California and Orlando being committed by psychotic fundamentalists, I think more and more people are of the mindset that while it is infinitesimally small, having protection on your person might not be a bad idea if you happen to be targeted at random.
Just like the last two droughts, I think our supplies not keeping with demand will be self-inflicted due to perceived notions of gun grabbing and the buying panic that will ensue.
My opinion would be to definitely keep both. If I were limited to only two handguns, I'd want one of them in 9mm and the other one in .45acp, no question. Gaining proficiency in two calibers is by no means over-the-top, and having a couple options might be to your advantage in a true ammo shortage. Owning a decent 1911 AND a Glock 17 is a nice well-rounded pair of guns to have. If both those guns are reliably good shooters for you, I don't know how you give one up!
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