Is Glock more reliable than 1911?

It is simpler to use than the 1911, and once the trigger is mastered, is just as accurate in combat. Glocks can fire tens of thousands of rounds without malfunction or damage, and are more corrosion-resistant than the 1911. It is also less expensive, on average, than the 1911, and fits small-statured shooters better.

Is a 1911 Durable?

I’ve had similar numbers of problems from both, although I think the 1911 needs to be maintained more carefully. In my experience, 1911’s are more reliable than internet lore would have you think and polymer wonders are less reliable than their internet reputation would have you believe.

Are Glock 21s any good?

The Glock 21 is an extremely reliable handgun and an absolute requirement for most gun enthusiasts. The success of the Glock 21 has meant that other manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, Heckler & Koch, and Springfield Armory have all introduced .

Which is better the Glock 21 or the 1911?

When compared to the 1911, we zero in on the Glock 21, equal in its .45-caliber chambering, but superior in the number one can carry. With a polymer frame, interchangeable backstraps, and greater capacity, the striker-fired Glock 21 is equal to the challenge.

Who was the inventor of the Glock 21?

Glock’s adoption of the .45 ACP in the new Glock 21 likely saved the cartridge—and all of its users—from obscurity, and made the big bore cartridge a mandatory offering for a new generation of handguns. Invented in 1911 by prolific firearms inventor John Moses Browning, the Colt 1911 pistol used the .45 ACP cartridge—also invented by Browning.

How big is the magazine on a Glock 21?

The Glock 21 carries ten rounds of .45 ACP in a flush internal magazine, and yet still weighs just 38.48 ounces loaded. The 1911, by contrast, weighs 42 ounces with a flush internal magazine of seven rounds.

Which is the better gun Mossberg or Glock?

In “Which Gun Would You Rather Have?”, we kicked off the series with a good one: Mossberg 500 vs Remington 870. After more than 3,500 votes, Mossberg has a healthy lead. Now it’s time to turn our attention to another hotly contested debate: the 1911 vs Glock 21.