{"id":5679,"date":"2023-12-01T21:11:17","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T21:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/?p=5679"},"modified":"2023-12-01T21:11:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T21:11:17","slug":"glock-vs-1911","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/glock-vs-1911\/","title":{"rendered":"Glock vs. 1911"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re considering purchasing your first handgun \u2013 or your hundredth handgun, since you are presumably American and therefore able to purchase as many handguns as you want \u2013 then you may have narrowed your choices down to two different pistols: the Glock, or the 1911.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There are many handguns to choose from, but Glocks and 1911s are both extremely popular \u2013 and for good reason. You\u2019d do well to choose either, but that still begs the question: which?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The quick answer is:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose a Glock if you want:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A higher magazine capacity<\/li>\n<li>To easily add a red dot optic<\/li>\n<li>No manual safeties (other than trigger safety)<\/li>\n<li>A double or single stack pistol<\/li>\n<li>A more lightweight, polymer pistol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Choose a 1911 if you want:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A light and crisp trigger pull<\/li>\n<li>To carry cocked and locked &#8211; i.e. round in chamber with cocked hammer and thumb safety engaged<\/li>\n<li>7 to 8 rounds of .45ACP (though other calibers are available)<\/li>\n<li>A single stack pistol<\/li>\n<li>A heavier, steel-frame pistol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep reading as we go more in depth on the Glock vs. 1911.<\/p>\n<h2>Glock vs. 1911 Quick Facts<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Glock is a handgun manufacturer that produces over 50 different pistol models and came to prominence in the early 1980s<\/li>\n<li>A 1911 is a pistol design conceived by gun designer John Browning and manufactured by Colt in 1911 that served as our military&#8217;s primary sidearm for several decades<\/li>\n<li>Glocks are polymer-framed, striker fired pistols; 1911s are steel-framed single-action pistols<\/li>\n<li>The classic 1911 is chambered in .45ACP, but there are 1911s chambered in other calibers like .9mm, .40S&amp;W, and .38 Super<\/li>\n<li>Glock produces pistols chambered in many calibers: .22LR, 9mm, .380ACP, .40S&amp;W, .45 ACP, 10mm and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Glock vs. 1911: Pistol Basics<\/h2>\n<p>First, let&#8217;s take a look at what exactly a Glock vs. 1911 is and their respective origins.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What Is a Glock?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5738 size-full\" title=\"glock 21\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock21-1.jpg\" alt=\"a glock 21 45acp pistol\" width=\"2000\" height=\"947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock21-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock21-1-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock21-1-1024x485.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock21-1-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock21-1-1536x727.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock21-1-200x95.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock21-1-750x355.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock21-1-1140x540.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A Glock is not a model of pistol. Glock is an Austrian handgun manufacturer that came to prominence in the early 1980s after it introduced the first commercially successful polymer-framed pistol. In addition to its light weight, the original Glock 17\u2019s simple 36-part design made it extremely popular.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Today, Glock manufactures over 50 different pistols in a variety of sizes and chambered for many different types of ammunition including 9mm, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/10mm-ammo.php\">10mm<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/380-ammo.php\">.380 ACP<\/a>, .45 ACP, and even 22 LR. Glock\u2019s G17, G19 and G26 pistols are all chambered for the highly popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-ammo.php\">9mm cartridge<\/a>. The G21, G30 and G41 pistols are chambered for .45 ACP; of these, the G21 is most popular.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What Is a 1911?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5737 size-full\" title=\"citadel 1911\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/1911-1.jpg\" alt=\"a citdel 1911 45acp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/1911-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/1911-1-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/1911-1-1024x456.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/1911-1-768x342.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/1911-1-1536x684.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/1911-1-200x89.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/1911-1-750x334.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/1911-1-1140x507.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The M1911 was developed by John Browning, manufactured by Colt, and adopted by the U.S. Armed Forces in 1911. It was our military\u2019s first semi-automatic pistol, and stayed in service from World War I until 1985 when it was replaced by the Beretta M9.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Only an M1911 is an M1911. But so long as its design adheres to the great Mr. Browning\u2019s specifications, it can be a 1911. Many firearm manufacturers specialize in producing 1911-pattern pistols such as Rock Island Armory, Kimber and <a href=\"https:\/\/danwessonfirearms.com\/\">Dan Wesson<\/a>. And while the M1911 is chambered for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/45-acp-ammo.php\">.45 ACP<\/a>, a modern 1911 can be chambered for other cartridges such as 9mm, 10mm, .380 ACP, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/22lr-ammo.php\">.22 LR<\/a>. In other words, purchasing a 1911 does not obligate you to embrace the hallowed 45. There are several different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/1911-sizes\/\">1911 sizes<\/a> to choose from, The 1911 even inspired the creation of the modern 2011 pistol, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/2011-vs-1911\/\">differs from the 1911<\/a> in several ways, including grip frame modularity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Glock vs. 1911 Specifications<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5739\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5739\" style=\"width: 1990px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5739 size-full\" title=\"glock vs. 1911\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911.jpg\" alt=\"a glock vs. 1911 next to each other\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911-1024x612.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911-1536x918.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911-200x120.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911-750x448.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911-1140x681.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Citadel 1911 (top) and Glock 21 (bottom)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Obviously, it wouldn\u2019t make much sense to compare a classic M1911 to a 357 SIG G32. Let\u2019s simplify our comparison by starting out with two similar pistols: the Glock 21 Gen 4, which is chambered for .45 ACP, has a 4.61\u201d barrel, and sells for about $550; and the Rock Island Armory TAC Standard FS, which is chambered for .45 ACP, has a 5\u201d barrel, and sells for about $700.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Dimensions<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-161\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-161\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Model<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Barrel Length<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Overall Length<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Width<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Height<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Glock G21<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4.61\"<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">8.07\"<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1.34\"<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">5.51\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RIA TAC 1911<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">5\"<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">8.74\"<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1.3\"<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">5.5\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-161 from cache -->\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As you can see, the G21 is a slightly smaller firearm. Its barrel, which is shorter by 0.39\u201d, certainly contributes to that fact.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Right away we see the first of many challenges that arise when we try to compare these two pistols. The original M1911\u2019s dimensions are 8.25\u201d L x 1\u201d W x 5.5\u201d H, although many other configurations of 1911 are now available. You could get an officer frame 1911, which is 4.8\u201d tall and has a barrel length of 3\u201d or 3.5\u201d, if you want a truly compact pistol for everyday carry. Likewise, a subcompact .45 ACP G30 has dimensions of just 6.97\u201d L x 1.38\u201d W x 4.8\u201d H.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Ultimately, a 1911 can be larger than a Glock pistol, and vice versa.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Weight<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A TAC weighs only 2.7 lb unloaded. A G21 is lighter still at 1.83 lb unloaded. That illustrates an advantage of choosing a pistol with a polymer frame instead of one that is made of 4140 ordnance steel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You aren\u2019t obligated to get a steel-framed 1911. An American Tactical Polymer FHX45 1911 is featherweight at just 1.72 lb. Of course, the subcompact G30 is even lighter at 1.49 lb. In other words, a Glock pistol may be the lighter choice for everyday carry, but not necessarily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Capacity<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5740 size-full\" title=\"glock vs. 1911 capacity\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911capacity.jpg\" alt=\"a 1911 with its empty magazine next to a glock and its empty magazine\" width=\"2000\" height=\"962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911capacity.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911capacity-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911capacity-1024x493.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911capacity-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911capacity-1536x739.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911capacity-200x96.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911capacity-750x361.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glockvs1911capacity-1140x548.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1911 pistols typically have 7- or 8-round magazines. The 1911 is designed to be carried with one round in the chamber with the thumb safety engaged, so you are able to carry 8 or 9 rounds total depending on the magazine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The G21 has that beat thanks to its standard 13-round magazine. There are different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/how-many-rounds-does-a-glock-hold\/\">Glock ammo capacities<\/a> depending on the model, but nearly all models have the 1911 beat. This is a legitimate reason to prefer a Glock over a 1911: more rounds in the magazine equal greater assurance that you\u2019ll be able to defend yourself. You must never assume you\u2019re going to hit the threat every time you fire \u2013 and even if you do land a shot, there is no guarantee it will produce the desired effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Action<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">An important difference between the Glock vs. 1911 is the action of each pistol. The Glock is a striker-fired pistol while the 1911 is a single-action pistol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When a shooter racks the slide of a striker-fired Glock to chamber a round, an internal spring is partially cocked. Pulling the trigger cocks the spring the remaining distance, which causes the striker pin to hit the cartridge to fire the round.<\/p>\n<p>In a single-action pistol like a 1911, the shooter must cock the pistol&#8217;s hammer in order to fire a round. Pulling the trigger drops the hammer onto the firing pin which then ignites the round.<\/p>\n<h3>Reliability<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Is the 1911 reliable? Absolutely. As of the 1980s, the U.S. military was still using M1911s that were produced as recently as 1945. Although it was designed to withstand the coarse conditions of battlefields, an original M1911 may be a touch finicky about firing ammo other than .45 ACP ball (230 grain FMJ, ~820 fps muzzle velocity). Fortunately, modern 1911s aren\u2019t nearly as selective. However, there are many different 1911 manufacturers and not all produce quality pistols. You&#8217;ll find that some 1911s are pickier about ammo than others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As for the Glock pistol, it too is famously reliable. Earlier models chambered for .40 S&amp;W were known to encounter certain issues, but that problem has since been engineered out of existence by Glock. Police officers abuse the absolute bejeebers out of their Glock handguns in their lines of duty and seldom encounter problems. Really, you couldn\u2019t ask for two more reliable pistols to compare against one another.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Handling<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5742\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5742\" style=\"width: 1990px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5742 size-full\" title=\"shooting glock\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingglock.jpg\" alt=\"a woman shooting a glock pistol\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingglock.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingglock-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingglock-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingglock-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingglock-1536x1044.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingglock-200x136.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingglock-750x510.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shootingglock-1140x775.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5742\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shooting a 9mm Glock pistol.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The 1911\u2019s single action trigger, intuitive grip angle, crisp trigger pull (4-6 lb) and slim profile (which it owes to its lower-capacity single stack magazine) have won it a lot of fans. Some people dislike the 1911\u2019s manual safety (which is required by its design), but not so much that they would categorically pooh-pooh it outright.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A Glock is hardly difficult to handle by comparison. Its grips fit quite comfortably in the hand, and its lack of an external manual safety promotes even greater convenience (we personally like the Glock\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/us.glock.com\/en\/learn\/glock-pistols\/safe-action-system\">Safe Action trigger system<\/a>, although some shooters disparage it all the same). That said, many people dislike the Glock\u2019s trigger itself (5.39 lb pull for G21 and other full-size models; 6.29 lb pull for compact models). The most common criticism is that it feels \u201cspongy.\u201d And while Glock pistols with single stack magazines are available, the G21\u2019s double stack magazine does necessitate a wider grip that may not comfortably accommodate smaller hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When two handguns are chambered for the same cartridge, the lighter one necessarily has more powerful recoil. Although it is more comfortable to carry a lighter Glock, its higher recoil is accompanied by sharper muzzle flip \u2013 the latter of which increases the amount of time the shooter must spend restoring their aim on target after firing each shot. However, the 1911 doesn\u2019t always have lighter recoil than a Glock. There are many factors that affect recoil including caliber, grip, and ammo load.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">One of the biggest complaints about Glock pistols is their sights. They are relatively fragile \u2013 not certain to break under normal wear and tear, but still very capable of doing so. But like the Glock\u2019s often maligned trigger, replacing its sights is simple enough. Get a nice set of Trijicon sights and you\u2019ll be all set.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you want to put a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/best-pistol-red-dot\/\">pistol red dot<\/a> on your handgun, it&#8217;s easiest with a Glock. You can either buy a Glock that already has optic cuts on the slide, buy an aftermarket slide with optic cuts, or send off your slide to have it milled for an optic. It&#8217;s a little harder to mount an optic with a 1911. Most 1911s don&#8217;t come with an optic cut. Some manufacturers are now offering them, but you&#8217;ll likely have to go aftermarket to put a dot on your 1911.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Aesthetics<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To be sure, a pistol\u2019s appearance ultimately has no bearing on its utility for self-defense. But once you look past that, the 1911 is easier on the eyes by far. It\u2019s a classic piece of American engineering: built to endure hardship and look great the whole time it\u2019s doing it. When a 1911 wears a pair of handsome cocobolo grips, it\u2019s a work of art.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">We would never call the Glock \u201cugly,\u201d yet its appearance is far more utilitarian by comparison. It\u2019s a boxy little number, and usually solid black unless its owner has parkerized or Cerakoted it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Glock vs. 1911: The Takeaway<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/45-acp-ammo.php?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=glockvs1911\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5743 size-full\" title=\"buy 45acp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shop45acp.jpg\" alt=\"shop 45 acp ammo here\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shop45acp.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shop45acp-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shop45acp-1024x561.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shop45acp-768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shop45acp-1536x842.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shop45acp-200x110.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shop45acp-750x411.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shop45acp-1140x625.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">We\u2019ll confess to comparing apples to oranges on this one. When you get right down to it, comparing dozens of different manufacturers\u2019 1911 pistols to Glock \u2013 which is a firearm manufacturer, and not a specific model in and of itself \u2013 is a nebulous exercise at best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Ultimately, the better pistol is the one you prefer firing. Full stop. Get out to the range, give a 1911 and a Glock pistol a college try, and see which one is more agreeable to your sensibilities. 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