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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:39:55 PM EDT
Lately there have been several 1911 threads pop up. In this thread we will discuss why you settled on carrying/shooting a Glock instead of having something better.
While Im sure it will be argued that a Glock is decently priced and goes bang when you want it to, lets look at a few other things in life that do what they are suppose to while also being conveniently priced and making life easy. Here are a few analogies You could have had this 
Instead you settled with this 
While both get you from point A to point B reliably, one is arguably more fun to drive. While yes it could be argued that one has more upkeep costs and maintenance, atleast you will get laid. You could have had this 
Instead you settled with this 
While both will get the job done in the sack, isn't one more desirable than the other? Sure there may be more upkeep costs for the better choice, but isn't the end result worth it? Discuss why some gave up on life and settled with Glock. |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:40:54 PM EDT
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I didn't.
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:41:01 PM EDT
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Dumb.
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:41:07 PM EDT
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I didn't.
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:41:19 PM EDT
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No g19 sized M&P
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:42:23 PM EDT
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Fucking 08ers.
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:42:43 PM EDT
[#6]
Polymer sights for lightweight and ease of carry.
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:43:16 PM EDT
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If you're comparing 1911s to very high maintenance cars and women, then yes, you're correct.
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:43:17 PM EDT
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Fucking 08ers. Some of us never learn 
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:43:28 PM EDT
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I already know you are wondering why everyone doesn't have a $3000 Springfield Professional like you. I'd rather buy a $500 gun that holds twice as many rounds, needs less maintenance, as weighs less.
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:43:47 PM EDT
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Is this how guys with Grandpa's Jammomatic view themselves?
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:44:33 PM EDT
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I will never own a Glock even if they were free . How's that for freedom
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:44:48 PM EDT
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Glock is Austrian. So was Hitler   |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:45:24 PM EDT
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Dumb. |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:45:33 PM EDT
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I did not "settle" for a Glock or for the other things that you showed. But I did look at our pictures. You failed! Now go choke yourself!
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:46:07 PM EDT
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Fun 1911 episode of Larry Vicker's TV show. he does an el presidente and recreates part of Sergeant York's gunfight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hC52vKNmT0 |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:47:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:47:12 PM EDT
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If you're comparing 1911s to very high maintenance cars and women, then yes, you're correct. Oh.... burn! |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:47:25 PM EDT
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Uhhhh...
15 is a much larger number than 7. Pretty sure I've got the Ferrari, bro
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:47:27 PM EDT
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Fun 1911 episode of Larry Vicker's TV show. he does an el presidente and recreates part of Sergeant York's gunfight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hC52vKNmT0 Tag for later. 30 min of 1911 gunpornz. Count me in 
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:47:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:48:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Tag for later. 30 min of 1911 gunpornz. Count me in Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Fun 1911 episode of Larry Vicker's TV show. he does an el presidente and recreates part of Sergeant York's gunfight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hC52vKNmT0 Tag for later. 30 min of 1911 gunpornz. Count me in |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:48:31 PM EDT
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Some of us never learn Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Fucking 08ers. Some of us never learn You got that right. |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:49:05 PM EDT
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I buy what works for me without caring a whole lot about the cost. I CCW a Glock but just bought an Accuracy International for my only bolt action rifle.
Also, 1911's just aren't that useful to me as they are all heavy, large, expensive, and have relatively low capacity while offering no advantages over many of the other handguns on the market today. I still own a 1911 but it is more of a novelty than anything as there are just better guns available today to stake your life on whether it be a Glock, S&W, Ruger, HK, etc. in my opinion. |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:49:24 PM EDT
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Nearly 6000+ rounds though my G19 in two years, never an issue or malfunction expect a bad primer.... Paid $450 cash brand new for it..... How did I go wrong again??
 I love M&P's as well but always grab the Glock for serious work!
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:49:26 PM EDT
[#25]
Troll thread is unoriginal and premise is false.
Punch yourself, OP. |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:50:09 PM EDT
[#26]
Glock=
- Goes bang every time - Clean every 20,000 rounds - More accurate than I am (and than you are) |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:50:30 PM EDT
[#27]
20 Shots without a reload
Ohh and I can shoot it faster aslo |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:50:38 PM EDT
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Ease of training new shooters.
I don't have the patience to train on more complex weapons. Everyone in my office that wants to train and get a CCW permit gets a Glock as a bonus so I like having the same. |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:51:57 PM EDT
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I will never own a Glock even if they were free . How's that for freedom 
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:52:00 PM EDT
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I did not "settle" for a Glock Yep, It was an upgrade, from that antique 1911 vintage piece of shit. And I once owned some damn nice looking custom 1911's |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:52:05 PM EDT
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Troll thread is unoriginal and premise is false. Punch yourself, OP. OP loves to post about how he buys "real guns" and not "plastic toys." |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:52:27 PM EDT
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Spend $2k on a gun that will need several hundred rounds to break in and may still have to go back to the factory to be tuned vs. $500 and a gun you can use right out of the box.
Here is the test. Bad guys are beating down the door, there is a whatever brand new 1911 loaded on the table right next to a brand new loaded Glock. The door is splintering, you can only choose one. Which one do you grab? |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:53:04 PM EDT
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Glock is Austrian. So was Hitler
this
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:53:16 PM EDT
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Quoted: Lately there have been several 1911 threads pop up. In this thread we will discuss why you settled on carrying/shooting a Glock instead of having something better. While Im sure it will be argued that a Glock is decently priced and goes bang when you want it to, lets look at a few other things in life that do what they are suppose to while also being conveniently priced and making life easy. Here are a few analogies You could have had this http://www.ausmotive.com/images/Ferrari-458-Italia-01.jpg Instead you settled with this http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2010/04/22/21/33/1994_toyota_camry_4_dr_xle_v6_sedan-pic-4132254433501968372.jpeg While both get you from point A to point B reliably, one is arguably more fun to drive. While yes it could be argued that one has more upkeep costs and maintenance, atleast you will get laid. You could have had this http://singlesblogforyou.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/the_most_beautiful_women_according_98.jpg Instead you settled with this http://www.dumpaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/wow.jpg While both will get the job done in the sack, isn't one more desirable than the other? Sure there may be more upkeep costs for the better choice, but isn't the end result worth it? Discuss why some gave up on life and settled with Glock. |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:54:43 PM EDT
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I enjoy shooting my glock more than my 1911s. One is just a better gun.
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:55:03 PM EDT
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Which car would you rather have impounded. That is the answer you seek Now that is a interesting dynamic to add to the table. Could you argue which girl you would rather cheat on you though?
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:55:35 PM EDT
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OP - your analogies are silly and misrepresent the debate to the point that its dishonest.
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:55:49 PM EDT
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Quoted:
Lately there have been several 1911 threads pop up. In this thread we will discuss why you settled on carrying/shooting a Glock instead of having something better. While Im sure it will be argued that a Glock is decently priced and goes bang when you want it to, lets look at a few other things in life that do what they are suppose to while also being conveniently priced and making life easy. Here are a few analogies You could have had this http://www.ausmotive.com/images/Ferrari-458-Italia-01.jpg Instead you settled with this http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2010/04/22/21/33/1994_toyota_camry_4_dr_xle_v6_sedan-pic-4132254433501968372.jpeg While both get you from point A to point B reliably, one is arguably more fun to drive. While yes it could be argued that one has more upkeep costs and maintenance, atleast you will get laid. You could have had this http://singlesblogforyou.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/the_most_beautiful_women_according_98.jpg Instead you settled with this http://www.dumpaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/wow.jpg While both will get the job done in the sack, isn't one more desirable than the other? Sure there may be more upkeep costs for the better choice, but isn't the end result worth it? Discuss why some gave up on life and settled with Glock. As for your woman analogy. She's going to leave you and take your shit with her and like a glock, replace you for a better model 
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:56:41 PM EDT
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I went from a 1911 to a G21/36 and consider it going upscale.
Kinda like going from this: 
To this: 
Or from this: 
To this: 
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:56:52 PM EDT
[#40]
I don't have small hands...
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:56:54 PM EDT
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I sold my Wilson Combat CQB and bought a G17, G19, G26, G21, and G42. All new.
True story. |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:57:13 PM EDT
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I carried a 1911 until 1988 when I bought a Glock 17 because of the capacity. I carried the Glock 17 until 1991 when I bought a Glock 21 because I preferred the .45acp and it was high capacity. I carried the Glock 21 until I retired in 2012. I had close to 15K rounds through the 21 and it never had a malfunction. I finally cleaned it in 2013.
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:57:20 PM EDT
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Spend $2k on a gun that will need several hundred rounds to break in and may still have to go back to the factory to be tuned vs. $500 and a gun you can use right out of the box. Here is the test. Bad guys are beating down the door, there is a whatever brand new 1911 loaded on the table right next to a brand new loaded Glock. The door is splintering, you can only choose one. Which one do you grab? What the fuck is this communist bullshit? Get both. I have two hands. 
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:57:29 PM EDT
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As for your woman analogy. She's going to leave you and take your shit with her and like a glock, replace you for a better model Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Lately there have been several 1911 threads pop up. In this thread we will discuss why you settled on carrying/shooting a Glock instead of having something better. While Im sure it will be argued that a Glock is decently priced and goes bang when you want it to, lets look at a few other things in life that do what they are suppose to while also being conveniently priced and making life easy. Here are a few analogies You could have had this http://www.ausmotive.com/images/Ferrari-458-Italia-01.jpg Instead you settled with this http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2010/04/22/21/33/1994_toyota_camry_4_dr_xle_v6_sedan-pic-4132254433501968372.jpeg While both get you from point A to point B reliably, one is arguably more fun to drive. While yes it could be argued that one has more upkeep costs and maintenance, atleast you will get laid. You could have had this http://singlesblogforyou.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/the_most_beautiful_women_according_98.jpg Instead you settled with this http://www.dumpaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/wow.jpg While both will get the job done in the sack, isn't one more desirable than the other? Sure there may be more upkeep costs for the better choice, but isn't the end result worth it? Discuss why some gave up on life and settled with Glock. As for your woman analogy. She's going to leave you and take your shit with her and like a glock, replace you for a better model These are the type of responses I was waiting for. I like your style |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:57:52 PM EDT
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because a ferarri is impractical
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:58:19 PM EDT
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Spend $2k on a gun that will need several hundred rounds to break in and may still have to go back to the factory to be tuned vs. $500 and a gun you can use right out of the box. Here is the test. Bad guys are beating down the door, there is a whatever brand new 1911 loaded on the table right next to a brand new loaded Glock. The door is splintering, you can only choose one. Which one do you grab? Duh, a double barrel shotgun, just like Uncle Joe said.
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:59:05 PM EDT
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Glock= - Goes bang every time - Clean every 20,000 rounds - More accurate than I am (and than you are) 
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:59:14 PM EDT
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Funny thread but I used to own a bunch of 1911's and most of them were not as reliable as my G19.
so I got rid of all my handguns I didn't trust (all my 1911s) and kept my glocks. i havemt looked back yet 
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:59:31 PM EDT
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This thread is fucking retarded.
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Posted: 7/6/2015 2:59:52 PM EDT
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Spend $2k on a gun that will need several hundred rounds to break in and may still have to go back to the factory to be tuned vs. $500 and a gun you can use right out of the box. Here is the test. Bad guys are beating down the door, there is a whatever brand new 1911 loaded on the table right next to a brand new loaded Glock. The door is splintering, you can only choose one. Which one do you grab? 1911 |
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