I'm sure you'll get a divide between the Glock 19 and the 1911. I personally have a Glock 19, and love it. I don't have either of the other two to compare, but I'm very satisfied with my Glock and its incredibly reliable, I'd call it the AK-47 of the pistol world.

 

It comes to down to personal prefrence. What are you doing with this gun? Are you planning to concealed carry? Is it a night stand gun? Etc. If you plan on carrying it, then the G19 will be more suited for the job. Night stand, or duty gun, both the 1911 and the FS92 are viable options. All three guns listed have among the best track history in the handgun world. Now as far as maintenance goes, Glock wins that hands down. lesser parts then the 1911 and beretta, and cheaper parts are everywhere in the market place. Duty or concealed, the G19 can do both jobs very well.

 

My vote is for the PT-92 It is what I have. But I woud think that you should get the gun that fits you the best.

 

I would get whichever fits your hand best. I have a Beretta 92fs, and I have no complaints about it.

 

That get's quoted a LOT on the web, never really understood it. So if a Derringer feels "better" in my hand, it should be my choice for personal protection/SHTF?

Get the pistol that works best, you'll get used to the "feel". You'll get used to the controls, assuming it's a well made, laid out pistol.

How comfy it feels is on my list, but at the bottom.

Of the three you mentioned, it can be argued the Glock will be the "easiest" to own and operate.

Whatever you decide on, train with it a LOT, it'll "feel" great, if not out of the box, eventually.

 

I do not have much experience with guns but I got a Glock 23 and I really like it. Compared to the other guns I have looked at and researched on the internet it is the most simple and extremely reliable gun you can find. I do not know much about the other guns you mentioned other than the 1911 is praised by many. A lot of the members of the gun club I belong to do not care much for the Glocks, I believe that is because they are plan, simple bare minimum gun but that is what I like about it.

 

All excellent firearms. If you are a newb to firearms then I would personally suggest to get a 1911 or Berretta 92FS as they have safety features that are lacking on the Glock.

 

What he said!:thumb:
1911 - They are the your first and greatest love, if you sell it you'll regret it.
Glock 19 - So dang simple, practical, reliable, rugged, ....etc
Both are easy to resell.

I don't own a 92, but I do want one.

 

out of those three, the G19.

In my personal opinion, I would choose a G21 for if I was defending the neighborhood, or a G19 if I was "bugging out"

 

Well said.

45 acp, is the most popular "night stand" gun.

 

im biased on the beretta,i have not found a gun that shoots better(havnt tried sig yet).aside from that, it is a great gun to start out with.decocker/safety,SA/DA,easy to shoot well.

would like to have a 1911 but i dont like cocked and locked and skinny grip on them.would be a range toy someday.

tried out the glock 19 and it was a big fail.stove pipe and multiple shells thrown into my face.after posting on some forums i found it to be a common problem with them.besides that bad experience,i really dont like the cock and NOT locked "safety action".pretty snappy for a 9mm.i liked the sights but didnt shoot well with it.traded it for an XD .45 + 50$...

my 3 cents

 

The sig 226 in 9mm is a nice pistol to shoot . But being a first gen FNP 40 shooter it was very easy to just pick up and shoot as the slide lock and de cock were similarly located on the pistol (but just reversed ). The trigger felt good and a little light for the first couple of rounds but I quickly got used to it. I found the gun to be accurate and easy to control but I shot 100 rounds of 40 S&W right before I tried it out so I might be a little biased.

 

This is something you will have to decide on your own. All three have very different features and none of them operate the same way. If your looking for reliability and common parts i think the Glock would win that one, but only because it is simple so it might have an edge on reliability. I would shoot all three and see which one suits you best and buy accordingly.

-Nate

 

The Glock 19 would be my pick. It is incredibly reliable, easy to shoot, low recoil, and has good stopping power. Perhaps the biggest advantage of a 9 over a 45 is the price of ammo. 9mm is cheap to shoot allowing more practice and a higher level of proficiency with the weapon. I have a preference for guns that do not have safeties or unnecessary buttons/levers. Draw and pull the trigger and it goes boom every time, nothing to forget in a high stress situation. My strongest dislike is the double single action that is double on the first trigger pull and single for the rest. I like consistency with the trigger pull the same every time.

 

My strongest dislike is the double single action that is double on the first trigger pull and single for the rest. I like consistency with the trigger pull the same every time.

Huh? Are you talking about Glock?

 

Apples to oranges.

Get enough training and experience to make up your own mind. Until then get a Ruger MKII

 

They're all really good options. You list three but said "both".

If you don't reload and are on a budget, the 19 would be my choice.

I'm 1911 and .45 acp fan so I would go with the Springer. Which model was it?

 

It was a Range Officer.

 

The correct answer is yes.

They all are excellent choices and more than accurate and reliable enough for all around use.

I have and use all of them, and would hate to have to pick only one.

However I have been using the 1911 for 25 years now and can use one more efficiently than the other two. That's just me. However I do I prefer the .45 cartridge for all around use.

 

As was said, all good guns. No real losers.

The best way is to go to a range that rents them all, and iterate among them. Shoot 100 rounds thru the 1911, switch to the Glock, then the 92, etc, etc.

Don't shoot any rounds just for fun. Always be performing a measured test that is pertinent to the way you intend you use the gun, this way you'll have data to inform a decision, not just a "feeling". For example, take 3 identical targets. Put them all at the same distance. Shoot slow fire (for accuracy) at target #1 with the 1911 for X rounds, then target #2 with the Glock for X rounds, then #3 with the 92. Now you have an accuracy comparison.

Take down those targets, and put up three fresh targets. Repeat for 5-10 tests per gun. Compute the mean radius of the group sizes of each of the guns over all of the targets. Now you know which of the guns is the most accurate for you.

Do similar tests, for example shooting at speed. 10 Bill Drills (or whatever test you deem appropriate) per gun. Now you know which gun you shoot best at speed.

Etc. After enough tests, you'll have serious evidence which gun is best for you, in the way you intend to use it.

Some info that isn't dependent on tests:

The Glock will likely have the best aftermarket of the three guns.
The Beretta will likely have less felt recoil, since it's the heaviest gun in the test, and 9mm.
The 1911 will likely have the slimmest grip, favoring smaller hands or those who prefer smaller grips.
9mm ammo is much more affordable than .45 caliber ammo. Skill is dependent on practice, and if practice costs too much, will you still practice?

Just some thoughts...

 

"Use the Force, Luke"

All three of those pistols are great.

It will come down to which one feels the best in your hand,...which one you shoot best.

It would be great if you could "try before you buy". Do you know anyone who would allow you to try theirs before you make a decision?

If you have to choose blind, many people like Glocks. They are lightweight but high-capacity, nearly indestructible, and reliable. All these things would be important in a Post-SHTF environment.

 

Wow starting a regular ****in' match wasn't good enough. You went all three way on em'! Get whichever you can shoot the best. I'm sure that's the Beretta.

'Ducks for cover'

 

I have a Beretta 92A1 (essentially the same as the 92FS) and I really enjoy it, good quality.

 

I had a taurus PT92 before I got my XD. I rented guns at the range and shot them all. I would recommend trying out each gun at the range and then picking the one that seems to fit your hand best that you shot the best. IMO the gun is only good if you can shoot it comfortably and consistently. Same rules apply to rifles. Good luck and several people own those guns so none are a bad choice.

 

All are excellent choices. I wood lean toward the two 9mm because of mag capacity and ammo is cheaper. Cheaper ammo means more practice, more practice means you will shoot better and know your firearm better.

 

One thing to consider, if you intend to reload the .45 is easier to make accurate ammunition for. The 9mm is more challenging in comparison to get an equal level of accuracy and regardless of what you do to the 9mm, the .45 is always going to be larger.

 

9mm is generally more accurate than .45, as for the difference in size, in hollowpoints, the practical effect isn't going to be noticeable.

 

Have shot and owned all three. For me the 1911 government all the way. I sold the other two for another 1911 commander. It’s what works for you.

 

The obvious solution is to buy one of each.

 

^--- True true :

 

Let's see, you have .45 and 9mm guns there.

My recommendation, in order is:

First: Glock 19 - load it up and shoot, its 100% from day one to forever.

Second: 1911 (later) - You have to break it in and give it constant attention, but its crazy fun to shoot which translates to LOTS of range time (and ammo cost)

^------- I have multiple of each



The Beretta - IMHO its too heavy, large, and complex for a 9mm, and you'd have the Glock 19 already

 

I got a chance to get a pistol. Down at the local gunstore, I saw a Springfield 1911, a Glock 19, and a Beretta 92FS.

If you believe everything you read online get the Glock,

 

All 3 are good choices, you can also add springfield xd, S&W MP and FNPs to the mix..Try several and see which one fits you best, you can't go wrong with any of them.

 

OP, you didn't say what this would be used for...If you intend to CCW, the G19 is going to be the easiest of those 3 to carry. As a home defense gun, you can put in a 33 round mag and mount a light, which depending on the make, you might not be able to with the others. Also, factory Glock mags are relatively cheap. You can also choose from 15rd, 17rd, and 33rd mags. I also think that for a similarly priced 1911, you are getting way more gun with the Glock. For a decent 1911 you'd want to bet your life on, you're looking at over $1000.