Gallery: semiautomatic pistol full size comparison Beretta-Glock-Colt
Beretta 92, Colt 1911, Glock 17: We compared strengths and weaknesses of the most famous three full-size guns of the world, focusing our research on modern operative systems
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Beretta 92 - Colt 1911 - Glock 17
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Colt weights 1.105 g unloaded, Beretta 920 and Glock 679 g. If you consider the magazine capacity of the guns you would get respectively 7, 15 and 17 rounds
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1911 Colt in condition one in Yaqui holster. Jeff Cooper would approve. It is nice to look at but difficult to hide
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Glock barrel seen from above, in the center you can see Colt with a barrel link and in the bottom, Beretta barrel with falling locking block
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The small firing pin safety applied on Colt from the 80’s on…
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The commanding rod of the firing pin safety. Notice the spring tube of the safety that tends to get separated from the frame with time
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To avoid malfunctions, Colt needs buffing of the parts that get in contact with the cartridge
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One of the reliability secrets of 92 Beretta is the positioning of the cartridge that is in the same axis with the barrel
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The size of these hands doesn’t allow a good trigger reach and you would need to exchange it for another type of gun
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The programmed replacement of the falling breech block keeps this component from coming to the breaking point
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Hammer drop catch of Beretta remains inserted if activated. We prefer the safety of the G model.
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Notice the great internal work of Glock barrel and the cartridge almost in the axis with the barrel
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It is fairly easy to manipulate Glock. Notice that the hold open lever is secured with a lid that blocks any involuntary actions
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Glock has good grips that allow a good heft
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Easy use of aiming devices of the three guns. Colt has improved theirs over the years
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Aiming devices are well-proportioned. Glock has a downside because the rear sight can slip away.
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The recent models, Colt has the flared frame opening that allows a better magazine insertion
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Colt is easier to hide due to its clean lines, at least if you compare the three trial-models we had
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The magazines of different capacity of the three guns: from 7 rounds in Colt model to Glock’s 17
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