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Having used 1911's in the Army and having owned one (before Glocks were invented) and having experienced malfunctions as part and parcel of 1911's, you couldn't give me one.

My experience with XD's is limited, but I can say I like how they shoot, however I prefer my Glock 19.

As for it's grip, some complain the grip is rather too much a handful. I find it just the opposite. A bit narrow for me, so I installed a Hogue Handall slip on type grip and now it's is just right.

P.S. The 1911 fans aren't wrong about their favorite pistol as there really isn't a "right or wrong" in the equation. For my take however, the 1911, much like the B.A.R. (a fine weapon in it's day) has been surpassed in a wide variety of categories by modern pistols such as the XD or Glock and others... Let's face it, when horseless carriages came along, a lot of the old timers during the transition had a hard time adapting, pointing out the deficiencies of that loud, four wheeled monstrosity as opposed to their beautiful hay burners...