better practice with Glocks or get a 1911?

If you shoot that much better with the 1911, then it's obviously the gun for you. Don't try to force yourself to like a gun that you can't shoot as well if you don't have to. Save up the cash and get the Springfield.

That is really a matter of preference for you? The power is the same since both the Glock 21/21SF, Glock 30/30SF, Glock 36 and the Springfield 1911 and clones use the .45ACP cartridge. If your comfortable shooting Glock's then I would continue practicing and using Glock's. I am not sure if you have tried the new SF (short frame) Glock's yet, but some shooter's prefer them now, especially men with small hands or women who have problems with the regular size grips on the standard model Glock's? From what you have described in your question it seems to me that you are definitely more comfortable with the Glock's than you are the Springfield 1911 type gun? You could go ahead and continue with the Glock's for now then later if you have the itch and money, get a Springfield or Kimber 1911? I have several Glock's including a Glock 21 and a Glock 30 as well as a Kimber SIS 1911! though over the years I have owned several 1911's including a Springfield. I like both, though some of my friends insist on being exclusive to one type or another? I like Glock's for their simplicity, dependability and magazine capacity and I shoot them well! The standard Glock 21 fits my hand quite well, on the other hand the Kimber is nice for something different and that 1911 feel with the smoothness and heft of steel which is also a pleasure to shoot! For pure self-defense purposes I like the Glock which just has the trigger safety, whereas the 1911's have several safety mechanisms which you would need to become very familiar with through practice of course in order to be able to deploy it effectively in a self-defense situation, but for going to the range it depends on how I am feeling that day, sometimes I shoot the 1911 and sometimes the Glock? The Glock's will take more abuse which for some beginners is a plus, especially if they are not in the habit of cleaning their guns regularly as well as being banged around and dropped which if a gun is carried daily is bound to happen once in a while depending upon what your doing while carrying the gun? This and other features is what makes Glock's popular amongst police and other occupations which require a sidearm? The 1911 type guns will also serve you well, but they require regular maintenance and care if you want them to continue to go "bang" each and every time you pull the trigger? Though my advice is no matter what gun you have if you want it to last and not jam then make sure you clean and lubricate them after each shooting session or after storing it for an extended time! If your thinking about using the gun you buy for self-defense, then if I were you, I would go ahead and stick with the Glock for now since you are already familiar with this type gun and shoot it well as this would be vital in a self-defense situation and with continued practice you would improve. You could always eventually get both types as I have? Whatever you do keep practicing, cause with guns practice really does make perfect (or as close as one can get at least?) Happy shooting!

Make sure you are pulling the trigger with the ball of your finger, not the first joint. A 1911, being a single-action, should have a better pull than the double action Glock, but using the joint can cause any gun to twitch to the side because you're not applying even pressure to the trigger.

If you feel you shoot better with the 1911, you should get the 1911.

I would go for the 1911. You already have a Glock 19, and a nice 1911 should be in every firearm owners' collection.

I'd get a 1911. I have a Springfield. It holds up well, feels good, and works well. I love it more than my left foot.

*I* Would sell the Glock. I don't like Glocks, though. The triggers suck, and I don't think you need that many safeties. If you like it or it has sentimental value or anything like that, just save up.

Do whatever you think though. People you don't know from different parts of the country can't make decisions for you.

Why do you think the 1911A1 is so popular after being in existence for 100 years? Do you think people will still be buying the Glocks in 100 years... and if they are do you think they'll be basically the same pistol as is produced today?

John Browning knew what he was doing.... you're just now discovering that.

Well if you buy the Charles Daly Full Size Field Model EFS you won't have any trouble with the trigger pull on it.* It is crisp and Light with no creep, and breaks like glass.* It has many extra features on it that you will pay a lot of Extra $$$$ for if you buy any other Brand.* Check it out before you buy anything.*

I have shot both and the 1911 feels so much smoother. My springer is very reliable and fun to shoot. They can be customized to no end and are easy to tear apart and inspect.

id go for the 1911 if the $ is not a problem. plus it will give a nice variety to your collection.

1911 is what God shoots