what do you prefer 1911 or plastic guns

[Mr Evilwrench]

Got some plastic, got some steel, what I carry is an alloy doublestack 1911-type .45ACP. I'm getting another just like it as soon as I can in case I wind up having to use it and it goes to evidence. JMB was the Thomas Edison of firearms. Many of us still use incandescent bulbs, and many of us still use 1911s.

 

[9mmfan]

Lets see....first carry gun was my Beretta 92FS, next was a GP 100, which I alternated carrying with the 92...then is was a HK USP Compact 40 SW....now is is a G19 alternated with a Smith 642--BUT i just recently traded for a G20 FS......what will it be next?

The point-carry what is best for you. Carry what you shoot the best! At one time, all of the above where practiced with regularly, currently the last three get the nod.

 

[Fordtough25]

Both!

 

[Brandon]

i have both. i like both, i will buy more of both in the future.
for the record i have more 1911's then glocks, but i have more "plastic" guns then 1911's.

 

[Seabee Lineman]

I'm a 1911 guy through, and through. But I do own a glock. Shhhhhh, don't tell.

 

[gunman41mag]

The way I see it plastic guns have two good things going for them, (1) Plastic guns are light (2) You can toss them around, it's harder to scratch those frame, but PLASTIC guns are only tool to me, they don't "TICKLE my PICKLE"

 

[churchmouse]

Got some plastic, got some steel, what I carry is an alloy doublestack 1911-type .45ACP. I'm getting another just like it as soon as I can in case I wind up having to use it and it goes to evidence. JMB was the Thomas Edison of firearms. Many of us still use incandescent bulbs, and many of us still use 1911s.

I love my double stack Par Ordinance alloy P-12. I have (2) P-14 in stainless
I just can't help myself.

 

[1911 DeadHead]

I love my double stack Par Ordinance alloy P-12. I have (2) P-14 in stainless
I just can't help myself.

Now all you need is some sleeve holsters with springs powerful enough to eject them into your hands. HITMAN style! But seriously, those pretty heavy loaded?

 

[Bonez87]

1911 hands down.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Yup, mine's a P12 with P14 mags for backup. Hey, it's only 36oz loaded; I hardly notice it, have to grab at it to verify whether I have it or not. It's the holster, man!

 

[Mad Macs]

Glocks are like Windows computers. Tons of people have them but only a few really love them. They are mostly a tool to perform a task.

 

[Mackey]

I prefer ALL guns. I can find something to enjoy about pretty much anything I've ever picked up and if I could afford to own them and shoot them all, I would. That said, go to carry is a Glock 27 (has also been a S&W 686). The 1911 usually stays at home.

My sentiments exactly (I have the same general feelings about women but unlike my guns, I'll stick to the one tried and true woman I have).
I just don't get why people feel the need to bash a gun maker. I don't get my ego tied up in any manufacturer or brand. I guess it's like the "FORD" / "CHEVY" thing. Sophomoric.

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

I have both-- 1911 (Kimber Eclipse Custom II) "Plastic" guns (Glock 23c & Kel Tec P11) I prefer to carry my plastic, but I definatly enjoy shooting my 1911 more.

 

[pops66goat]

1911 guy...holster wear is less on plastic but just doesn't feel like a gun should in my hand

 

[Brando]

Right now all I have is a plastic SR9. But if I had a SR1911 I'm sure I would prefer it.

 

[rugertoter]

Why the constant battle between the 1911 and the Glock? I don't get it I guess. Both are excellent weapons in their own right. Each have strengths and weaknesses over each other. Some people shoot the 1911 better, and some people shoot the Glock better. I like both of them. Any of us that carry these, or others, are on the same team. Just saying.

 

[evsnova74]

Let me preface this by saying that I am a total noob who doesn't know ish, I have absolutely no preferences formed yet, I just saw this page last night and it blew me away... sorry if it's a repost, but no one posted it in this tread yet and I think it's worth a look.

Glock 21 Torture Test - Theprepared.com

 

[sgreen3]

Im a 1911 guy myself, but nothing wrong with the Glock if thats what ya like.

 

[Que]

For daily, sustained use (actual shooting - think combat, carrying, service, maintenance, etc.), I prefer a polymer frame gun (M&P or Sig).

For occasional use, longevity, and to pass along to my son as an inheritance, I prefer a steel-frame 1911.

 

[williamsjr22]

I love the title of the thread. Of course steel