I agree. Glocks serve a different function than 1911's. Rest assured that there is no firearm ever made that hasn't suffered a kaboom. Don't worry about that issue. Throw in that the poorest selling Glock model, by itself, has probably sold more units than all civilian made 1911's ever made and you have two guns with different purposes. If you need what the Glock offers, buy a Glock. It will reliably provide what you need forever.WildBill wrote: I may be wrong, but I don't think that you can buy a quality 1911 that is priced similarly to a Glock.
If you want a quality 1911, it is going to be more expensive than any Glock. If you want a ready-made BBQ 1911, get your checkbook ready for a shock. Reliability wise, the inexpensive 1911 will be hard pressed to match a Glock, though some might. I would not buy a cheap 1911. Buy a good quality 1911 (in .45) and be done with it. You won't ever regret it. My opinion.
BTW a quality combat style 1911 (5in barrel) in .45, with good ammo, will deliver 2 inch (or better) groups in a machine rest at 50 yards. My competition NRA Bullseye gun regularly shot .5 inch groups with match ammo in a machine rest at 50 yards.