Glock vs 1911

[raptrbreth]

So I thought I might start the day by stirring the pot. Just realized that the 1911 is much easier to detail strip than a Glock. So all who say it is much easier to maintain a Glock have never had OCD.

Flame on.

 

[churchmouse]

I agree. If you maintain the standard GI recoil spring plug they are a breeze to field strip.

I do have the 2 piece rods in all of mine. Even with the 2 piece I can get the slide off very easily.

 

[jb1911]

I own both and love both. I can detail strip a Glock much faster than the 1911. I'm thinking that you've never done it to either of them.


PS Hey churchmouse, he said detail strip, not field strip. Either way the Glock is much easier and faster.

 

[Double T]

Detail strip on the glock is easier. No "slide stop lever" to rotate and push out. No barrel bushing. You literally replace both of these by pressing down on the locking block levers and the slide pops off the front.

 

[RustyHornet]

1911s are so overrated. Out dated. Obsolete. Only old people shoot them. Heavy. Bullitz are too big. If John Moses Browning were alive today, he'd carry a glock.

 

[Dean C.]

1911 = Real Craftsmanship and Performance

Glock = Overrated Tactical Tupperware


There that's how I feel

 

[churchmouse]

I own both and love both. I can detail strip a Glock much faster than the 1911. I'm thinking that you've never done it to either of them.


PS Hey churchmouse, he said detail strip, not field strip. Either way the Glock is much easier and faster.

Yeah the pin that holds the mainspring housing slows some folks down and does required a few bits if the retention pin is not in place. Beyond that I can dump a 1911 pretty quickly.
Not enough experience with the Glock admittedly.

 

[churchmouse]

1911s are so overrated. Out dated. Obsolete. Only old people shoot them. Heavy. Bullitz are too big. If John Moses Browning were alive today, he'd carry a glock.

You know what is going to happen now don't you.............

 

[RustyHornet]

You know what is going to happen now don't you.............

 

[nrgrams]

Mind as well post a 9 vs 45 debate!

 

[churchmouse]

Mind as well post a 9 vs 45 debate!

OK.......

 

[RustyHornet]

Mind as well post a 9 vs 45 debate!

The clear winner here is the .40.

 

[Thegeek]

But then again.... I never need to detail strip my glock......

 

[churchmouse]

But then again.... I never need to detail strip my glock......

I have seen more than a few that needed this. Buddy is a Glock Armorer

 

[RustyHornet]

Some people act like detail stripping is a bad thing? Do you not care to know how your firearm is doing?

 

[churchmouse]

Some people act like detail stripping is a bad thing? Do you not care to know how your firearm is doing?

And keep it properly cleaned and lubricated.
If not please do not sell me a bike or car..........

 

[RustyHornet]

And keep it properly cleaned and lubricated.
If not please do not sell me a bike or car..........

Only drove it on Sunday's! Oil changed every 1000 miles! FRESH PAINT! NO RUST!

 

[bobzilla]

I can't imagine not cleaning/lubing anything. Even more importantly on something you're trusting your life on.

Also "Overrated Tactical Tupperware" is absolutely brilliant.

 

[raptrbreth]

I own both and love both. I can detail strip a Glock much faster than the 1911. I'm thinking that you've never done it to either of them.


PS Hey churchmouse, he said detail strip, not field strip. Either way the Glock is much easier and faster.

I freely admit never doing it to a Glock but the 1911 is a different story. I might not be as good as CM but can do it blindfolded if need be. BTW the Glock is a .45 so your argument is moot. ​Real men only shoot .45.

 

[Thegeek]

I have seen more than a few that needed this. Buddy is a Glock Armorer

In that case, driving out 3 pins on the glock is far easier and faster than removing the grips alone on the 1911.... and can be done with a rock and a stick in a pinch.