Callahan's advice is sound.
Also try to get an opportunity to try each at a range.
Glocks are the ultimate in reliability and may be the easiest handgun to learn to use and maintain. 1911 require more training to assure that it goes bang when you want it to go bang and doesn't when you don't want it to.
I've always found the 1911's to be more accurate (at least in 10mm and .45ACP)than Glocks. But I'm somebody who thinks you should be able to consistently make head shots at 25 yards as well. That's not really a likely combat scenario.
If you are a relatively new shooter I don't recommend either the .40 S&W or the .357 Sig. Pick either a 9mm or a .45 ACP since the ammo is much cheaper and shooting lots of ammo is the best way to master your CCW handgun.
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When the world is at peace, a gentleman keeps his sword at his side.
Also try to get an opportunity to try each at a range.
Glocks are the ultimate in reliability and may be the easiest handgun to learn to use and maintain. 1911 require more training to assure that it goes bang when you want it to go bang and doesn't when you don't want it to.
I've always found the 1911's to be more accurate (at least in 10mm and .45ACP)than Glocks. But I'm somebody who thinks you should be able to consistently make head shots at 25 yards as well. That's not really a likely combat scenario.
If you are a relatively new shooter I don't recommend either the .40 S&W or the .357 Sig. Pick either a 9mm or a .45 ACP since the ammo is much cheaper and shooting lots of ammo is the best way to master your CCW handgun.
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When the world is at peace, a gentleman keeps his sword at his side.
