Why is a $3K 1911 better than a $389 Glock 19?

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[gunslinger]

Tell me where to buy a Glock 19 for under $400 and I'll buy two of them

 

[denign]

you'd have to make it a glock 21, or you're comparing .45 to 9mm, in addition to plastic fantastic vs steel. to get things somewhat even, it wojuld have to be an alloy framed 1911 9mm, compared to the Glock. The gov't model is a heavy old clunk, and unless you create very special ammo for the .45, it's just not enough more effective (than the 9mm) to make up for the weight/bulk ccw problems of the old clunk. I"d never pay $1000 for one, and I wouldn't care if El Jefe himself had engraved it. Not if I had to keep it, rather than sell it to some sucker.

 

[Nomad.2nd]

Tell me where to buy a Glock 19 for under $400 and I'll buy two of them

Did you?

http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/...ock-19-and-22-trade-ins&p=1407168#post1407168

 

[STTAB]

Problem solved

 

[gunslinger]

Did you?

http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/...ock-19-and-22-trade-ins&p=1407168#post1407168

Gone,,,,still looking

 

[denign]

why is that 1911 pointed at your hand? why show sloppy, unsafe gunhandling, hmm? I'd get an Isreali or Filipino 1911 commander length if I was going to carry such a clunk, for $500, and a $200 alloy frame for it. practice with steel, but ccw the lw version. I carried a GM, IWB, about 100 hours per week for several years, and a lw commander for many more, and it just sux, man. give me a pocket 9. I can always stick it IWB, mexican carry, as I drive or when I think I might need it swiftly(but it's not feasible to be "hand in pocket". You're not putting a G19 or a commander in your pants pocket (discretely, able to draw it swiftly) The $2000 thus saved would buy a lot of scrap lead, primers, powder and brass

 

[Jack]

why is that 1911 pointed at your hand? why show sloppy, unsafe gunhandling, hmm? I'd get an Isreali or Filipino 1911 commander length if I was going to carry such a clunk, for $500, and a $200 alloy frame for it. practice with steel, but ccw the lw version. I carried a GM, IWB, about 100 hours per week for several years, and a lw commander for many more, and it just sux, man. give me a pocket 9. I can always stick it IWB, mexican carry, as I drive or when I think I might need it swiftly(but it's not feasible to be "hand in pocket". You're not putting a G19 or a commander in your pants pocket (discretely, able to draw it swiftly) The $2000 thus saved would buy a lot of scrap lead, primers, powder and brass

That isn't his gun in the picture, it is an April fools photo shop from years ago.

 

[1911Dave]

That isn't his gun in the picture, it is an April fools photo shop from years ago.

Lol at thinking its real.

 

[Fred_G]

Half caf or decaf might be good for some folks.

 

[Vermiform]

I think Ted is off his meds again......

 

[returningliberty]

Lol at thinking its real.

But if it was.... I'd have to buy at least one.

 

[jquinnett]

Have both a nice S&W 1911 (not $3K in it, but maybe 1K) and THE Glock 19. Anyway- I've shot Expensive Kimbers, STI, etc. yes they are as SpeedRacer said "Works of Art". Glock is also a work of art kinda..maybe modeling clay art... So I guess having an $3K 1911 it is like having a Cadillac Escalade: expensive, lots of costly options, great to look at, fun to drive, everyone goes "Woow", but needs lots of care, polishing, stains easy, and don't want to go off road and get it dirty. The Glock is like a Ford F150: Works, cheap to operate, lots of options, fun to drive, everyone goes "Yea Ford or I hate Fords", easy to maintain, and likes it dirty.

 

[denign]

I see plenty of videos where fools DO point guns at themselves, especially their hands.

 

[1911Dave]

I see plenty of videos where fools DO point guns at themselves, especially their hands.

But this one was none such

 

[sphill]

I think the problem with this question is too subjective. You could continue asking things like why is a $500 Glock better then a $150 Hi-Point. Obviously there is a market for the Hi-Points all the way to the $3k 1911s.

As far as answering the specific question you have asked here, I believe the upper echelon of 1911s that you are referring to as costing $3k are as close to "hand crafted" you can find in a mass production world. These guns have more hand tuning, more manual labor involved, and tighter tolerances. On the flip side, a Glock is a mass produced firearm that takes very little time to produce. I have no proof of this but I would bet for a Glock to go from nothing to a completed gun ready for sale would take less then 24hrs. I think the $3k 1911 would probably be closer to 6 months. Like that old saying goes, "Time is money."

 

[Jack]

I think the problem with this question is too subjective. You could continue asking things like why is a $500 Glock better then a $150 Hi-Point. Obviously there is a market for the Hi-Points all the way to the $3k 1911s.

As far as answering the specific question you have asked here, I believe the upper echelon of 1911s that you are referring to as costing $3k are as close to "hand crafted" you can find in a mass production world. These guns have more hand tuning, more manual labor involved, and tighter tolerances. On the flip side, a Glock is a mass produced firearm that takes very little time to produce. I have no proof of this but I would bet for a Glock to go from nothing to a completed gun ready for sale would take less then 24hrs. I think the $3k 1911 would probably be closer to 6 months. Like that old saying goes, "Time is money."

Actually, the tolerances on a Glock are much lower. I believe you are confusing tolerances and clearances

 

[SemperTy]

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[AustinBR]

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[Gus McCrae]

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Glock is definitely the fat girl.