The Glock is not part of the discussion, but they always are thrown in and I know why. I carry one in various sizes and calibers often. VERY often. I even stated the Smith would probably not kick my G26/G19/G23 out of my daily rotation.
The discussion puts these two specific pistols on the kitchen table, with their mags, your preferred ammo and your chosen carry method, and gives a choice as to which would you pick to head out into the unknown.
I'm not a first-time buyer. Have a pretty good collection.
So it is not about recommendations or personal preference outside these two pistols.
I can say I'm old enough to have received good training on both the 1911A1 and traditional DA/SA autos. Some folks can't remember when anything other than Glocks have been issued for gov't or LE. That's just modern times.
All good points presented, and my next situational discussion may involve something even older against something brand new!
Last edited by WTM45; 10/18/16.
