Glocks are as Generic as a 1911

[wyfbane]

I carried when I was younger and on the highways a lot at night. I carried a stainless Colt Anaconda .44 Mag with a 4 inch barrel in a shoulder rig with 2 speedloaders of reinforcements. My thought was the size of the barrel facing them would matter. That and the stopping power was pretty good.

Now that I'm older and, well Tennessee, I carry an American Arms .22 mag from time to time.

 

[dd57chevy]

Ruger Security six stainless w/6" barrel . Had to make my own hip holster as I were bibs when working .

IIRC , it weighs 40 oz but hanging across my left shoulder it isn't that noticeable .

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-dagger-full-size-s-9mm-sw3-rmr-pistol-with-stainless-non-threaded-barrel-lower-1-3-day-sights-with10-17rd-magazines-and-bag-black.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily_deals&utm_campaign=am&utm_term=02-26-2025&utm_content=DG02-51655137031

Only problem with this particular one is that they cut the slide up.

And I'd rather not have the high sights.

 

[Briar Lee]

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-dagger-full-size-s-9mm-sw3-rmr-pistol-with-stainless-non-threaded-barrel-lower-1-3-day-sights-with10-17rd-magazines-and-bag-black.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily_deals&utm_campaign=am&utm_term=02-26-2025&utm_content=DG02-51655137031

Only problem with this particular one is that they cut the slide up.

And I'd rather not have the high sights.

In two pictures, why the dad blasted gubbermint and the do gooders think guns are too cheap and easy to obtain.

$399



$1,199



Never tell me we aren’t living in a golden age of cheap plastic pistols.

And, when will the well of $400 pistols get all filled up to the brim?

These gadgets last centuries.

In 500 years, a $400 pistol will work and be exactly the same as it is new today.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Doesn't matter to me. I prefer the safety system on the 4 Springfield 9 mm I own. Glock never really fit my hand that well though I will acknowledge it is a very reliable tool.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

In two pictures, why the dad blasted gubbermint and the do gooders think guns are too cheap and easy to obtain.

$399

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$1,199

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Never tell me we aren’t living in a golden age of cheap plastic pistols.

And, when will the well of $400 pistols get all filled up to the brim?

These gadgets last centuries.

In 500 years, a $400 pistol will work and be exactly the same as it is new today.

Here's a cheapo for the frugal old boomers.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/rock-island-1911-gi-45-acp-5-8rd-pistol-56424.html

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

I like this old guy's take on "extra magazines"

Put an extra mag in his gun deal and it'll grind his gears.

 

[Briar Lee]

Here's a cheapo for the frugal old boomers.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/rock-island-1911-gi-45-acp-5-8rd-pistol-56424.html

We are also in Fudd Heaven for solid steel pistols.



I do own one 1911, a PT1911.

And it’s an incredibly fun range toy and when the other boys show off their 1911s I do have one, albeit a mere Taurus.

But the only way I’ll pack mine is Condition Three.

What if I’m on my Rhino in Spout Spring Hollow and suddenly I’m presented with the charge of a feral hog?

With my twin Buscsdero rig and two Ruger 44 Special Flattops and my new R92 Rossi in the bed I can put twenty rounds of Keith loads in that porker before I drive away.

Besides, how can you whistle Ringo, without a 44?

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

We are also in Fudd Heaven for solid steel pistols.

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I do own one 1911, a PT1911.

And it’s an incredibly fun range toy and when the other boys show off their 1911s I do have one, albeit a mere Taurus.

But the only way I’ll pack mine is Condition Three.

What if I’m on my Rhino in Spout Spring Hollow and suddenly I’m presented with the charge of a feral hog?

With my twin Buscsdero rig and two Ruger 44 Special Flattops and my new R92 Rossi in the bed I can put twenty rounds of Keith loads in that porker before I drive away.

Besides, how can you whistle Ringo, without a 44?

Carrying with that menacing 1911 hammer reared back makes me nervous.

I simply do not have the balls to do it.

 

[Jacob74]

I'm sitting here enjoying a bowl of penny farthing, watching all the fun. It's a buyers market out there right now, that's for sure!
If I was to be giving advice to a friend in the market for a polymer, striker fired pistol, a Glock 19 would be my recommendation.
While I prefer to own, shoot, and carry, full sized, all metal duty pistols. I've had solid experiences with Glock 17 and 19 platforms, and totally understand why they make an excellent duty weapon: they are superior in the economics of scale. Relatively light, inexpensive, reliable, plenty of customizable options. If they were a hamburger, they'd be a Big Mac. Predictable, reliable, palatable enough for lunch, you know?
I can totally admire ethical consumerism, and respect when a man chooses to spend his money according to his principles. In my purchasing though, I don't care who designed the gun or where I bought it from...if it's a quality tool that does what I want it to do, that's what matters most to me.
For my part, I don't own any Glocks because I think their triggers feel comparatively shitty, and I don't like the ergonomics in my hand.
When I carry my 1911, I prefer to carry it condition 1, even though mine has series 70 internals (meaning it's not as drop safe, but has a sweeter trigger than series 80). However, I also don't carry appendix...I'm too round for that these days!

 

[telescopes]

I carry my 1911 in condition 1. Think of it this way - carrying a Glock is always in Condition 1 if you carry it cocked. The only difference is that with the Glock, one is not aware of the striker being pulled back. If one is worried about the 1911 in the cocked mode, carry it several months that way with no bullets.

 

[Jacob74]

I carry my 1911 in condition 1. Think of it this way - carrying a Glock is always in Condition 1 if you carry it cocked. The only difference is that with the Glock, one is not aware of the striker being pulled back. If one is worried about the 1911 in the cocked mode, carry it several months that way with no bullets.

Plus, you still have the grip safety, and half cock, should the manual safety somehow not be engaged. In many ways, it's much safer than how I carry my Beretta GTS in condition 0 (but with that long double action trigger, just like my .357).

 

[telescopes]

Plus, you still have the grip safety, and half cock, should the manual safety somehow not be engaged. In many ways, it's much safer than how II carry my Beretta GTS in condition 0 (but with that long double action trigger, just like my .357).

I find condition one to be very safe - and responsible. All that is needed is my thumb to swipe the safety down - something I am mindful of every time I turn on the safety. Having stripped a 1911 down to all of its bare parts, I am confident in the design - more so than other pistols that are not easily broken down the way a 1911 can be brought down.

 

[Sobrbiker]

@Briar Lee-I’d posit some Gastonites could ruminate at length on the magical qualities of genuine Austrian Polymer….

One thing I haven’t seen (nor really care to research, since my choice of striker-fired autoloaders is the original Croatian one picked up by Springfield) is whether the Ruger offering has the same polygonal rifling?

And speaking of Springfield Armory, let me remind y’all that Colt 1911’s haven’t been true 1911’s as brought forth by Saint John Moses for a long time….

 

[MortarMessiah]

God I love America! Freedoms the best ain't it boys

 

[telescopes]

@Briar Lee-I’d posit some Gastonites could ruminate at length on the magical qualities of genuine Austrian Polymer….

One thing I haven’t seen (nor really care to research, since my choice of striker-fired autoloaders is the original Croatian one picked up by Springfield) is whether the Ruger offering has the same polygonal rifling?

And speaking of Springfield Armory, let me remind y’all that Colt 1911’s haven’t been true 1911’s as brought forth by Saint John Moses for a long time….

No, but my Rock Island GI is as close as you need to go. And Milspeck at that.

 

[Cigar City Piper]

Love Glocks love my 1911 model 70 but carry neither. The Sig 938 gets all the attention just throw in my pocket and go. Its just that easy.

 

[MortarMessiah]

Love Glocks love my 1911 model 70 but carry neither. The Sig 938 gets all the attention just throw in my pocket and go. Its just that easy.

I'm the same way man, I love both, I actually prefer Glocks, but I don't carry them I carry a Sig too. I carry the p365. I actually traded a G43 for a p365. It came with night sights, 10+1 and fits in my pocket. I wish I could fit a G26 in my pocket lol.

 

[Cigar City Piper]

I'm the same way man, I love both, I actually prefer Glocks, but I don't carry them I carry a Sig too. I carry the p365. I actually traded a G43 for a p365. It came with night sights, 10+1 and fits in my pocket. I wish I could fit a G26 in my pocket lol.

That's a great platform it comes in all flavors, capacities etc. That would of been my first choice but i guess I just fell in love with the little 938 legion and of course its steel.

 

[MortarMessiah]

That's a great platform it comes in all flavors, capacities etc. That would of been my first choice but i guess I just fell in love with the little 938 legion and of course its steel.

I've only shot the .380 version. The 238 I think? It was nice, I'm sure the 9 is better.