Glock vs Kimber 1911 report

[Chuck S]

I have been shooting USPSA(thats what there is here) since May. I started shooting my Glock 31 and shot it in 2 competitions. In those I was a D level shooter. Its what I had. After getting more advice than I needed I put a .40 barrel in it and shot that twice too. Still a D level shooter. Now I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with being a D shooter. I'm just saying that I should be able to do better. I shot expert for 23 years in the army with M16s and hunted all that time too. This past Sunday I took out my Kimber stainless II to our monthly match and was a solid B level shooter. For me the 1911 just feels better in my hand. Points more naturally too. I think thats due to the "roundness" of the top of the frame compared to the large flat top of the glock allowing easier target acquisition. The only reason that I did'nt use it before was I was concerned that I would forget to take off the safety until I tried to squeeze the trigger costing me a second or 2. Everyone comented on how much better I did. End result? Check out the classified section for my glock stuff! Final comment. I'm not knocking the glocks, I know that they go "bang" every time you pull the trigger. I'm just saying they're not for me.YMMV

[Eagle]

Chuck S,

With your experience, was wondering if you ever shot the XD by Springfield Armory. If so, how did you do and what did you think of it?

I like the feel of the Kimber 1911 over any Glock I've shot. No expert by any means, but it just felt better. Think that is why I like the feel of the XD and if they ever get in, plan on owning one. Not a competitive shooter by any means here. Also not knocking the Glock.

Thanks

[Chuck S]

Actually I had an XD in the same (.357 SIG) caliber as my Glock and at the same time. So I shot them pretty much together. TO ME they seemed pretty much the same. The feel, accuracy, the way it pointed, etc. All but the price. Once again TO ME theres not enough difference between the two to justify the price difference. Notice how the cost of the XD is rising along with its popularity. It will likely get closer to the price of the Glock anyway. Anyway, I'm just going to stay with the 1911. YMMV