This will probably start a pissing match, but...

[451040]

I've been shooting with guys with 1911s 3 different times, and Twice the guns had issues with feeding ammo.

One guy's gun was so screwed he had to take the slide off to clear a stuck casing in the barrel.

I've owned Glocks and Sigs and my perception is they are more reliable

crappy 1911s

situation normal

[TJW]

Kimber 1911

xxxxx

[liberallyloaded]

1911s are trash. Glock for life

Don't feed the troll(s)!

[DSB]

I have had three 1911s: Colt XSE 5 inch, Springfield 4 inch LW, and Dan Wesson 4 inch.

The Colt and the DW were flawless from day 1. I have had to do some work on the Springfield, but it now runs like a top.

The 1911s have been as reliable as my glock, my CZ and my S&Ws. It's not the platform, it's the individual gun.

[MrElectric03]

The design hasn't been around for over a hundred years because it sucks. That said I have not had good luck with Kimber and Para 1911s and wouldn't spend money on one. I've been told Kimber has much improved their quality control recently so maybe better. Also keep in mind no gun that isn't cared for will work reliably forever.

[Garand1911]

When 1911s have problems ask 3 questions -- what brand of gun? What brand/type of ammo? What brand of magazine?
Usually the biggest culprit are el cheapo mags, or damaged mags.
Also, USGI type 1911s have a narrow feed ramp for shooting ball ammo, and they will sometimes hang up on HP ammo.

[glock_nor_cal]

I've had experience with two Colts, one Kimber Gold Match & two S&W 1911's. None functioned 100%. The only 1911 I've ever owned that did function 100% was a Wilson CQB which retails for $3,000.00.

My 6 Glocks have a total of over 19,000 rounds without a malfunction (I stopped keeping track after 17,000). My Sigarms P220ST has 960 rounds without a malfunction.

Patriotism aside, there are almost twice as many parts in a 1911 as in a modern polymer-frame pistol such as a Glock & (unlike a Glock) there is quite a bit of metal-to-metal friction which requires fitting & adequate lube to function. And, to cut manufacturing costs today, companies are using cheaper MIM parts (that's what makes the Wilsons, etc. so pricey - machined parts). We can't expect a pistol designed in 1905 to be as reliable as a modern pistol.

Your post was exactly my thought process. Thanks for sharing.

[JDay]

They probably never probably clean/lube them. It's also likely that their springs need to be changed. Many people are clueless when it comes to firearms maintenance.

[Jcannon91]

My TRP runs like a champ, I had more issues with my glock 17 gen 4 than my 1911. I think my problem with my 17 was it just never felt right in my hand and I think that caused me to try to adjust how I held the gun and that led to FTE and other issues. I've shot over 7k rounds through my 226 and the only issues I've had were ammo related. (All the 9mm guns I had hated that brand of reloads. Just my two cents.

[Cody]

I always figured that people owned Glocks because they lost a bet.

[Germ1]

Shhhhhhh I did not tell you this but all autos from time to time will have feeding or extraction issues.

Why I own a few revolvers.

My Glock has had exactly one FTF in 10,500 rounds.

[patriot_man]

I have great respect for the 1911 platform and gunsmith for some of my close friends. It is not a platform I recommend for novices and those who don't want to spend the time learning your gun nor maintaining it.

Also noticed that someone mentioned 1911's choking up in classes. I've been to a dedicated 1911 class and did not witness a malfunction because everyone in that class was a hardcore enthusiast of the platform and know their guns inside out while keeping them maintained. I would reckon these examples are novices that brought their plinking range guns to a course without really running the gun hard prior nor properly tested.

On the flip side I've seen Glocks (Gen 3) slip out of people's hand while those running aggressively checkered metal frame guns ala 1911 having no issues with maintaining a grip. Hence is a reasoning for why I stick with the RTF2 or stippled Gen 3 Glocks.

[Snapping Twig]

I've shot a lot of different 1911's, but I have owned 3.

Kimber, DW, Colt NM (1966).

The Kimber was unreliable with my reloads - FTRB. The chamber was too tight, that and a few other niggling issues I thought were nutz for such a "nice" 1911.

The DW has been flawless, as has the Colt NM.

Don't own a plastic gun, just a personal thing 'cause I know they work well.

The Kimber shot ball well, home loads or factory, but I don't shoot factory or ball, so it had to go.

I'd trust my life to either of my 1911's.

[calif 15-22]

Have you found one yet?


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[POINTMANDDT]

I love glocks and have never had an issue with them. I also, have a Ed Brown Kobra carry and a Nighthawk Predator II. Never had any issues with them either, although the both 1911's have very low round counts. The Predator II .45 is my most accurate pistol, my Glock 17 is my most accurate during rapid fire.