MagnumDweeb
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I've been wanting a 1911 for some time but when I start to do the metaphorical math on getting one I can't really bring myself at that last second to want one. It's not a matter of money so long as the 1911 is less than $700 and many models in Taurus, Firestorm, Bersa, even used Springfields can be had, not to forget the Rock Islands.
I finally built my .45 ACP stash up to 1.5k rounds and have a few extra 50rd boxes laying around to shoot. And decided my two Ruger P90s(one for the fiancee I bought and keep till we get married, she loves the model) are great HD and target shooting guns but not great SD guns. I'm usually a fan of revolvers for CCW, I have three snub nose .357 magnums for SD (S&W 640, Taurus 617, and Rossi 461). And I want a .45 ACP for SD.
But I keep looking at Glocks in comparison to the 1911. 13+1 versus 7+1(8+1 with some magazines). Glocks don't have a manual safety to fumble with, can relatively easily install the 3.5lb trigger. While 1911s have a safety, sometimes an ambi safety(and I'm left handed). 1911s are one of the most easy to customize and modify platforms(uncle of mine I've helped work on projects with kits from Caspian and Fusion) and a long trusted platform. But Glocks have a long history of reliability and I know a few people who have had great customer service with sending back guns they bought used (cracked frames being replaced for free by the company).
Granted I could also go with a Glock 30 or 36 for conecealed carry so that is also something to consider.
I keep getting to that edge to buy one, but just can't take that leap.
I finally built my .45 ACP stash up to 1.5k rounds and have a few extra 50rd boxes laying around to shoot. And decided my two Ruger P90s(one for the fiancee I bought and keep till we get married, she loves the model) are great HD and target shooting guns but not great SD guns. I'm usually a fan of revolvers for CCW, I have three snub nose .357 magnums for SD (S&W 640, Taurus 617, and Rossi 461). And I want a .45 ACP for SD.
But I keep looking at Glocks in comparison to the 1911. 13+1 versus 7+1(8+1 with some magazines). Glocks don't have a manual safety to fumble with, can relatively easily install the 3.5lb trigger. While 1911s have a safety, sometimes an ambi safety(and I'm left handed). 1911s are one of the most easy to customize and modify platforms(uncle of mine I've helped work on projects with kits from Caspian and Fusion) and a long trusted platform. But Glocks have a long history of reliability and I know a few people who have had great customer service with sending back guns they bought used (cracked frames being replaced for free by the company).
Granted I could also go with a Glock 30 or 36 for conecealed carry so that is also something to consider.
I keep getting to that edge to buy one, but just can't take that leap.