I've been agonizing over the decision between a new Wilson CQB or a gen 4 Glock 17 (once the bugs are worked out) for the past few weeks. This will be my every day carry, and my home defense pistol. I will also use it in the low light CCW league that I shoot in. I previously didn't mind owning multiple platforms, but I'm moving toward consolidating my trigger time with one pistol and the AR for a number of reasons.
I've owned a dozen Glocks and currently own a G17 with grip cut to G19 specs--did the work myself. Also own a P7M8 and SW 640 as a BUG. The Glock 17 is a great gun--cheap, same trigger pull every pull of the trigger, easy to work on and mod, shoots a round that used to be cheap, great reliability, amazing finish. The gen 4 grip feels fantastic.
Over the last few weeks I've spent some time shooting a rental Wilson CQB, and holding a new CQB and G17 next to each other at the counter, and sticking them both in my waistband at 3:30. They are both very nice, but the Wilson grip feels just a bit better, the slide is so much thinner, and the trigger is a quantum leap better than the Glock--and I have very nice tuned Glock triggers. I want to let my belt out on the Glock, whereas the 1911 is barely noticeable. I carry my Glocks in nice holsters on good belts--Milt Sparks. Still feel like a tumor. Also, I don't feel safe with a shootable 3.5# Glock trigger--especially not when reholstering into an appendix rig.
The 1911 has many weaknesses from reliability, to weight, to cost, to follow-up shot speed, to more mag changes. They are more expensive to feed and purchase. I see that fact alone as something that has pushed many people away from the platform. I have a good job and don't mind buying a nice 1911 and a nice reloading set up, so cost isn't a huge factor personally. The weight issue isn't that big of an issue for me. I'm 6'3", 220 pounds, with a 48" chest an 36" waist. I can conceal a full size pistol, and don't mind the extra 14 ounces. I don't carry during the work day as guns aren't allowed at my office or in the hospital. This gun will spend 98% of its time in my vehicle, at my home, or at the range. I'm addressing the reliability issue by going with a good brand and keeping up with scheduled preventive maintenance. I also plan on training myself on malfunction clearance, and hopefully attending some courses.
I'm getting ready to order my Wilson and reloading set up. Sold my G19 to a friend this weekend, getting ready to sell some other unused stuff (P7M8, Arsenal milled underfolder, Government Carbine, VM2 holsters for G19 and P7M8) to help with the 4 grand expenditure. Today I managed to get through to Milt Sparks and ordered a black VM2 for the Government Model--only a 6 month wait.
I understand that the Glock 17 is a better handgun--I really like them. If I had to arm a military or law enforcement unit, was paid to potentially go up against multiple armed attackers on a daily basis, or thought a lot about TEOTWAWKI scenarios, I would pick the G17 without a second thought. However, the 1911 is a better fit for me.
I've owned a dozen Glocks and currently own a G17 with grip cut to G19 specs--did the work myself. Also own a P7M8 and SW 640 as a BUG. The Glock 17 is a great gun--cheap, same trigger pull every pull of the trigger, easy to work on and mod, shoots a round that used to be cheap, great reliability, amazing finish. The gen 4 grip feels fantastic.
Over the last few weeks I've spent some time shooting a rental Wilson CQB, and holding a new CQB and G17 next to each other at the counter, and sticking them both in my waistband at 3:30. They are both very nice, but the Wilson grip feels just a bit better, the slide is so much thinner, and the trigger is a quantum leap better than the Glock--and I have very nice tuned Glock triggers. I want to let my belt out on the Glock, whereas the 1911 is barely noticeable. I carry my Glocks in nice holsters on good belts--Milt Sparks. Still feel like a tumor. Also, I don't feel safe with a shootable 3.5# Glock trigger--especially not when reholstering into an appendix rig.
The 1911 has many weaknesses from reliability, to weight, to cost, to follow-up shot speed, to more mag changes. They are more expensive to feed and purchase. I see that fact alone as something that has pushed many people away from the platform. I have a good job and don't mind buying a nice 1911 and a nice reloading set up, so cost isn't a huge factor personally. The weight issue isn't that big of an issue for me. I'm 6'3", 220 pounds, with a 48" chest an 36" waist. I can conceal a full size pistol, and don't mind the extra 14 ounces. I don't carry during the work day as guns aren't allowed at my office or in the hospital. This gun will spend 98% of its time in my vehicle, at my home, or at the range. I'm addressing the reliability issue by going with a good brand and keeping up with scheduled preventive maintenance. I also plan on training myself on malfunction clearance, and hopefully attending some courses.
I'm getting ready to order my Wilson and reloading set up. Sold my G19 to a friend this weekend, getting ready to sell some other unused stuff (P7M8, Arsenal milled underfolder, Government Carbine, VM2 holsters for G19 and P7M8) to help with the 4 grand expenditure. Today I managed to get through to Milt Sparks and ordered a black VM2 for the Government Model--only a 6 month wait.
I understand that the Glock 17 is a better handgun--I really like them. If I had to arm a military or law enforcement unit, was paid to potentially go up against multiple armed attackers on a daily basis, or thought a lot about TEOTWAWKI scenarios, I would pick the G17 without a second thought. However, the 1911 is a better fit for me.
