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[Foriegn power]

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[IPSICK]

Are you expecting it to be for Glock prices as well?

[JaeOne3345]

There is no Glock that is most like a 1911, sorry. If you mean thin wise, then the 9mm and 40/357 frames are thinnest. G/24/34/35/17/17L all have a longer sight radius than the average 1911.

I own an STI 2011 and a Glock.

I love them both. They are NOT the same animal, by any means. Glock parts drop in. 1911 parts require fitting 9 times out of 10. It's just a different platform buddy, sorry.

Durability wise? Pick any good quality 1911 and you will not have any issues with ruggedness and toughness.

[esartori]

Hmm. That is a very hard comparison. I would say RIA or lower end Mil-Spec models. To be glock-like, you need ultra reliability and will probably give up some of the tighter tolerances of the higher-end models. SA Mil-Specs have the lowered/flared ejection ports and have been ultra reliable for me. I have not shot one, but the RIAs seem to get great reviews as well. And both of those prices are *close or equal to glock prices.

[Foriegn power]

I'm not too worried about price wise, I have the motto buy something (1911) good quality once and live with it once. I just want a 1911 that won't disappoint me. If you guys remember my old post about shooting my buddies 20+ year old colt 1911 it just felt dam good and I shot it very well!

[Freq18Hz]

I don't see how you can compare the 2?

You can't really find a decent 1911 for Glock dollars unless you get lucky.

I don't think Glocks are very tough or rugged compared to the average well-made 1911. People will argue this until they are blue in the face, and post stupid videos of fat people dragging their Glocks through mud...but the 1911 has been around since 1911 for a reason. They aren't perfect by any means, but no firearm is. 1911 is the epitome of a semi-automatic handgun. As long as you get one that was made right, you can't go wrong.

edit: as mentioned above, some 1911's which are made for collecting/target shooting do have stupid tight fitment which in theory could cause them to malfunction easier if dirty. Personally I've never seen anyone drag a Wilson Combat from a tractor or drop it from an airplane though, so your guess is as good as mine.

-Freq

[Black Majik]

Unfortunately/fortunately, absolutely none.

A 1911 is a single stack, all metal with non-hinged trigger. Everything is different, especially the grip angle.

The gun will fit you completely differently, however just because a 1911 isn't similar to a Glock doesn't mean you can't shoot both. There are many who can switch between a 1911 and a Glock, although both being very different they shoot relatively similar.

Similar in the sense both have low bore axis. Both have similar triggers regarding slack travel and reset.

I don't want to say a double stack Para/STI/SVI would be the closest 1911 to a Glock, because I don't really want to call a doublestack 1911 a 1911.

Now, toughness and ruggedness characteristics, look at what makes it into holsters of the FBI. You can also read about the FBI trials, it can give you a good sense of what the 1911 is capable of in terms of current production 1911s. But track record wise, it's tough to beat the military service record of a 1911/1911A1. That should say something about a 1911's toughness and ruggedness.

[esartori]

I'm not too worried about price wise, I have the motto buy something (1911) good quality once and live with it once. I just want a 1911 that won't disappoint me. If you guys remember my old post about shooting my buddies 20+ year old colt 1911 it just felt dam good and I shot it very well!

If price is not on the table, then there are many makes and models that will give you ultra reliability. Springfield TRP, Ed Brown, Les Baer, etc are all high-end guns that most people who own, love. With price not being an issue, you can definitely find a "to hell and back" 1911. You will just feel worse about scratching it up.

[esartori]

Now, toughness and ruggedness characteristics, look at what makes it into holsters of the FBI. You can also read about the FBI trials, it can give you a good sense of what the 1911 is capable of in terms of current production 1911s. But track record wise, it's tough to beat the military service record of a 1911/1911A1. That should say something about a 1911's toughness and ruggedness.

I think he's talking mostly about this. What comes to mind for me is the Springfield Professional.

[Apec]

I'll wait till the day Glock releases the G1911.

[em9sredbeam]

you are just asking for it with this one lol. Two completely diffferent animals. I have both and I can't see any comparison. I love them both, but it is two different worlds. Also listing a price range would help for recomendations for the other animal.

[Oceanbob]

There is no Glock that is most like a 1911, sorry. If you mean thin wise, then the 9mm and 40/357 frames are thinnest. G/24/34/35/17/17L all have a longer sight radius than the average 1911.

I own an STI 2011 and a Glock.

I love them both. They are NOT the same animal, by any means. Glock parts drop in. 1911 parts require fitting 9 times out of 10. It's just a different platform buddy, sorry.

Durability wise? Pick any good quality 1911 and you will not have any issues with ruggedness and toughness.

This...^^^^

I own several of both. Different platforms.

Also, I love both platforms including my Browning Hi Power.

Ah, heck...I like all handguns.

[thai562]

What?
if you want a 1911 with

similar toughness and ruggedness

as Glock, just get a 1911 and don't care about the finished.

[DannyInSoCal]

It's like asking which Ford is most like a Honda.

Both cars - But completely different.

Go to a range and shoot a few - Then decide.

Im obviously a Glock guy - I had a 1911 - Didn't like it and sold it for a profit.

Now my wife just bought me a RIA 2011 Tac/Full Rail for my birthday to use for a tribute build -

So I guess I'm stuck with this one...

[Fishslayer]

I hope this won't be a flame thread on this vs. that thread. I want an honest first hand experience on which 1911 do you think is Glock alike. The reason I say Glock alike is, Glocks are the only pistols I have strictly owned so I need a 1911 that has similar toughness and ruggedness characteristics. I plan by the end of the year I will get a career and I told myself once I get a career a 1911 will be in my safe.

Not sure if serious?

Time stamp says 10:17. My guess woulda been 4:20...