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rodfac · November 12, 2012, 01:46 PM

I'd agree with Constantine's #5 post, and add that it's really a matter of training. You can do good civilian self-defense work with either but the 1911 adds a level of complexity that I personally don't want to deal with under duress. (Primarily its grip safety and the hand position needed to reliably depress it, and the light trigger...both can get you into trouble in a high stress environment.) I say this as a 50+ year lover of all things 1911. The Glock just makes more sense. Rod

November 12, 2012, 01:46 PM	#39
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	I'd agree with Constantine's #5 post, and add that it's really a matter of training. You can do good civilian self-defense work with either but the 1911 adds a level of complexity that I personally don't want to deal with under duress. (Primarily its grip safety and the hand position needed to reliably depress it, and the light trigger...both can get you into trouble in a high stress environment.) I say this as a 50+ year lover of all things 1911. The Glock just makes more sense. Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.