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Taurus 1911 VS Glock 17

Head to Head Comparison

Taurus 1911

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86%

Critic Rating

6 Reviews

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94%

User Rating

433 Reviews

Glock 17

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83%

Critic Rating

8 Reviews

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97%

User Rating

20 Reviews

50 MOA

Accuracy

50 MOA

5.67 Yeets

Damage

5.17 Yeets

10-50 yards

Range

10-50 yards

N/A

Recoil Velocity

N/A

8+1 rounds

Capacity

17+1 rounds

1984

Mobility

1988

50

Ergonomics

51

50

Fit & Finish

52

50

Reliability

52

MSRP:

$496.19

Used Price:

$496.19

New Price:

$551.32

MSRP:

$539.99

Used Price:

$539.99

New Price:

$599.99

Gun Specifications

Specifications

Taurus 1911

Glock 17

Weight

34.3 oz

22.1 oz

Length

7.5

8.5"

Action

Single

Safe Action

Caliber

.45 ACP

9x19mm Parabellum

Capacity

8+1

17+1

Finish

Black

Black

Gun Type

Pistol

Pistol

Sights

Straight-8

Fixed

Barrel Length

5.31"

4.48"

Height

5.5 Inches

5.47

Width

1.25

1.35 Inches

Gun Stats

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Gun Descriptions

Destined to become the standard that all 1911 pistols are compared against, the Taurus 1911 offers you the most accurate and feature-laden model on the market today. Starting with our own hammer-forged -not cast- ordnance grade steel frames, slides and barrels, we machine each and every part to tolerance levels that surpass even today's industry standards. Our skilled pistol smiths hand-fit and tune each gun with the 19 standard features seen below, using quality parts that are built 100% in our state-of-the-art factory. Then they mark the slide, barrel and frame with matching serial numbers. Available in the powerful .45 ACP, this aggressive, rock-solid firearm is ready to go right out of the box. The Taurus 1911 is an unbeatable gun that is also an unbeatable value.

Created for experts, the GLOCK 17, in 9x19, is the most utilized law enforcement pistol in the world. Due to its unparalleled dependability, large magazine limit of 17 rounds in the standard magazine, and its low weight, it is trusted by policemen all over the world. With our new Safe Action trigger framework, the G17 9x19 pistol is safe, simple, and fast, exactly what you need in a high-pressure world. On this page we've curated the best price retailers with high customer satisfaction that sell the Glock 17. If you scroll to the bottom of the page, you'll find a list of reviews from real owners of the Glock 17 to help you determine if it's right for you!

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