Glock 19 VS Colt 1911 Accuracy Test | Supported From Bags 15 Yards

Published on July 13, 2024
Duration: 9:09

This video compares the accuracy of a stock Glock 19 Gen 5 and a stock Colt 1911 at 15 yards, using a supported shooting position with bags. The test utilizes hand-loaded ammunition for both firearms. The results indicate that out-of-the-box, standard models of these popular handguns exhibit similar accuracy when shot from a stable, rested position.

Quick Summary

In a supported accuracy test at 15 yards, a stock Glock 19 Gen 5 and a stock Colt 1911 demonstrated similar performance. Both firearms, using hand-loaded ammunition and a stable bag rest, produced groups measuring approximately 2.75 inches at their widest point, challenging the notion that 1911s are inherently more accurate than stock Glocks.

Chapters

  1. 00:40Introduction: Glock 19 vs Colt 1911
  2. 01:24Setting Up the Supported Shooting Platform
  3. 01:55Ammunition Details: Handloads Used
  4. 02:18Target Setup at 15 Yards
  5. 03:00Glock 19 Gen 5 Accuracy Test Firing
  6. 03:43Glock 19 Accuracy Results
  7. 03:57Colt 1911 Accuracy Test Firing
  8. 05:02Sponsor: Target Sports USA
  9. 05:27Sponsor: Veter Holsters
  10. 05:54Colt 1911 Accuracy Results
  11. 06:19Measuring Group Sizes
  12. 06:36Glock 19 vs Colt 1911 Accuracy Comparison
  13. 07:01Stock vs. Custom Firearm Accuracy
  14. 08:11Viewer Engagement and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the setup for the Glock 19 vs. Colt 1911 accuracy test?

The accuracy test was conducted at 15 yards with both firearms supported by bags on a table. A rock was used under the front bag to achieve optimal height. This setup minimizes shooter error, allowing for a comparison of the guns' inherent accuracy with specific hand-loaded ammunition.

What ammunition was used in the Glock 19 and Colt 1911 accuracy comparison?

For the Glock 19 Gen 5, 9mm 115-grain full metal jacket handloads were used. The Colt 1911 was fired with .45 ACP 200-grain lead flat-nose handloads. Both were described as reliable target loads the shooter has used for years.

Did the stock Glock 19 and Colt 1911 show a significant accuracy difference?

No, when tested from a supported position with stock, off-the-shelf models, the Glock 19 Gen 5 and Colt 1911 demonstrated very similar accuracy. The widest point of the groups measured approximately 2.75 inches for both firearms at 15 yards.

Does a 1911 shoot more accurately than a Glock 19 out of the box?

According to this test with stock, off-the-shelf models shot from a supported position, the Glock 19 Gen 5 and Colt 1911 exhibited similar accuracy. While custom 1911s can be highly accurate, standard models perform comparably to stock Glocks in rested shooting scenarios.

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