I could never get used to gen 2 or gen 3. Had them sold them several times over.

The slightly smaller grip size, wider mag release and better texture makes a HUGE difference for me and I like them now, gen 4 is different enough you have to try one.
The size difference effects the very important trigger reach and mag release reach and having a firmer grip for my hand/finger size.

Well, I tried a 17 and a 19 yesterday. Honestly, I just don't see the allure. They were both ok. Not a 1911 for sure, but I didn't expect it to be.  Theres a seat for every ass. The 19 is almost identical in size to my LW Champion Operator. I might buy one or a 43 if it was a great deal. For now I will just stay with 1911.

I too, like the 17 more.

If they have the M&P 9c, give that one a few rounds as well.

Between the 19 and the M&P 9c, I'll take the M&P, hands down.

G17 is better IMO as an owner of both.

G43 gets carried and the G17 shot at the range....19 lives in the safe.

I did jump on the PSA VP9 deal so we shall see where it falls in the mix. I've been wanting a G17 frame/19 slide combo size gun for a while.

Comparing a Glock to a 1911 is well,,,,,,,you figured it out.
If you have the funds, use it and abuse it. They are reliable as an anvil, accurate enough and just work. I carried one every day, rarely cleaned it, sweat on it a lot, and forgot about it more often than not.

Not my favorite in the whole wide world of pistols, but I never had any question in my mind that it would work, regardless of conditions, and save my life if needed.

If you just want to check out a striker fired, look at the FNS, or M&P lines. A friend that is a firearms instructor for the local SO, said these 3 are the ones that never once have given a problem during qualifications.

Same here, for some reason I shoot the 17 much better than the 19

I'll second that motion....

Did try the 17 and yes I did like it better than the 19. For some reason, that day, I took my 3 1911s, tried the 17 and 19, and shot left with everything but the 19. I'm not a super shot by any means, but I can usually stay at least pretty center at 7 yards. As I said, I would and may buy a 19 or a 43 if the deal was great. I guess everyone should own at least one. Grip angle of course is different, but for a casual shooter like me, didn't make any difference in my shooting.

I did notice the magazines in both guns felt very loose. Is that characteristic? Not used to that.

Become a GSSF member and you can then buy a G19/17 for $425.  

My G19 has a grip reduction and stippling done because the std. grip drives me crazy.  BUT on my G17 (gen3) that I don't carry concealed I put on a Grip Force Adapter that eliminates the hump, and added an inexpensive magwell that really wedges the hand up into the tang of the grip - love holding that gun now.

Fwiw I have also been moving back into the 1911s - just love the platform and want to put more time and effort into shooting and working w/ it since it's much more of a commitment platform to me.  Looking to take a Vickers 1911 class some day...