I can't vote in this poll because I don't know the experience and skill level of the person asking the question.
If the prospective owner is relatively inexperienced, I vote for the Glock for the reasons expressed by others: it's uncomplicated.
If the prospective owner has a good deal of experience and a good level of skill, I vote for the Commander-size 1911, but with an aluminum frame. Add an ambidextrous safety.
No matter what, I prefer a pistol in .45 ACP.

Being a 1911 fan I'd have to go with the DW. Glocks are great guns but I dislike their ergonomics (and aesthetics). I prefer the grip and thumbs safety to make it harder for me to screw up. And, you just can't beat a 1911 trigger. I also believe that the thinner profile makes it easier to conceal. If you are concerned about capacity carry extra magazines. I currently carry a Kimber Pro Carry II but have been eyeing a DW for some time now.

1911! case closed!

How about a glock 19 if you really want to stick with a glock for carry. I don't suggest a 1911 typically for a carry option because of the weight. I personally suggest a Kahr or even a Keltec for a carry piece. It doesn't have to look good, just has to be light enough and small enough that you will carry it daily. The smaller and lighter the gun is the more likely you are to carry it, at least I know that is how it is with me.

Originally Posted by ichiban

Being a 1911 fan I'd have to go with the DW. Glocks are great guns but I dislike their ergonomics (and aesthetics). I prefer the grip and thumbs safety to make it harder for me to screw up. And, you just can't beat a 1911 trigger. I also believe that the thinner profile makes it easier to conceal. If you are concerned about capacity carry extra magazines.

Bout sums it up for me......

I vote Glock.

I have both and my answer today is the Glock but, the reason for my decision may sound a bit goofy to you guys. It has to do with holsters. Right now I don't have a holster/belt combo that carries my Kimber comfortably enough. I do however have a package on order but I won't have it until October. Ask me this question again in Nov.

Glock..Because when the SHTF you just unholster - point and shoot.. Your brain under stress will play tricks on you..Talk about external safety. This might take some time to remember that you have to unlock it.

Glock 19....

I chose the 19 for my own carry weapon. The 1911 is definitely a time-honored design but I like the higher capacity of the 19 and it's an easy weapon to operate and strip. Plus, the polymer frame helps to keep weight in check.

I voted the 1911 Commander I have two of them, but that's not the reason I voted for them. The Glock is the ugliest gun in the modern world.

my opinion is that the more i spend on a gun the more I want to carry it because I want to get every last cent out of that pistol. No serious problems with either one of those pistols. I wouldn't shy from carrying the 1911 one bit.

carry whichever one you feel like carrying that day

The 1911 sucks. Thats why I carry it.

If I'm trying to conceal then for me the answer is neither. I've carried both types of weapons but if I had to pick:
G19 > 1911

If I had a bunch of money though, I'd get a mini browining or a colt hammerless. I love the 1911 design, just not for carrying, even if its in an EMP or something. If its open carry, I'll still take the glock.

I am carrying a full sized 1911 right now. I have carried other guns, but mostly a full sized 1911. I know that some say more bullets are better, BUT, if you practice, practice, practice and train you learn to hit early on. I remember a guy coming into the range (when I worked in one) saying he wanted a Browning HP cause he had just been in a home invasion (his) and he and the bad guy had emptied their guns at each from less than 5' and no one hit the other so he wanted more bullets. We convinced him to train with what he had rather than pray and spray. You are responsible for EVERY bullet that you fire. If I am going to carry, I want the biggest bullet that I can handle quickly and accurately, I want a gun that is easy to shoot accurately, I want good sights, I want reliability and if it has a built in fear factor (for the other guy) I'll take that too. Everybody thinks Glock, but a 1911 has awesome written all over it. I'd take the steel frame DW in a heart beat over the Glock, in fact I almost bought one today except it was the alloy frame COO. To me the weight is comforting, good holster, good belt, not a problem. Light guns = more recoil and my wrists are going south faster that I care to admit. My other carry gun is a Kimber Pro Carry II HD in .38 Super for that very reason. Whichever you choose, practice, practice, practice then do it some more.