Glock & 1911 Dropped from a 20 Story Tower: Which One Survived? | Glock vs. 1911 Ep. 2

Published on February 11, 2025
Duration: 13:59

This video tests the durability of a Glock 17 and a Tisas 1911 Duty by dropping them from a 20-story tower. Despite significant damage, including a bent Glock frame and a dented 1911 magwell, both firearms were field-repaired and successfully fired full magazines at the range. Both guns proved to be combat accurate post-drop, with the 1911's accuracy even tightening.

Quick Summary

After a 20-story drop, both a Glock 17 and a Tisas 1911 Duty were field-repaired and successfully fired. The Glock had a bent frame and broken recoil spring, while the 1911's magwell was dented. Both remained combat accurate, with the 1911's accuracy even improving.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Recap & Intro: 20-Story Drop Test
  2. 01:28The 20-Story Drop Execution
  3. 02:53Damage Assessment: Glock vs 1911
  4. 04:01Field Repairs: Fixing the Guns
  5. 08:27Range Testing Post-Drop
  6. 10:01Accuracy & Verdict: Who Won?

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the Glock and 1911 in the 20-story drop test?

The Glock 17 suffered a broken recoil spring assembly and a bent frame, while the Tisas 1911 Duty experienced a severely dented magwell. Both firearms were field-repaired and successfully fired afterward.

Were the Glock and 1911 field-repairable after the drop test?

Yes, the Glock's frame was straightened with pliers, and its recoil spring replaced. The 1911's magwell was widened with a hammer and punch, allowing magazine insertion.

Did the drop test affect the accuracy of the Glock and 1911?

Surprisingly, both firearms remained combat accurate after the 20-story drop and subsequent repairs. The 1911's accuracy group even tightened, leading to jokes about 'impact-adjusted tolerances'.

Which pistol survived the 20-story drop test better, the Glock or the 1911?

Both pistols survived and were made functional again. The Glock required frame straightening and a new recoil spring, while the 1911 needed its magwell repaired. Both proved combat accurate post-test.

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