3djedi Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I know there's tons of posts about 2011 vs glock. That's not the point here...I want to know who shoots both. I am thinking about shooting 2011 for limited and a glock 34 for IDPA. Is this a mistake? I know the grip angle are different and wonder how this will effect switching back and forth between platforms. So do you think this is a bad idea? Those of you who do it, how is it working for you? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernGunsLLC Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I shoot a 2011 in limited and 3 gun and a glock 19, my carry gun, in IDPA. No problems with transitioning between the two platforms for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaeOne3345 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Some guys make a big deal out of it. I can go between my 2011's and 34's without much of an issue. 15-20 minutes of dry fire and I am good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike21STI Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 You could, just don't know why you would want to go back to that Glock trigger after shooting the 2011. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Neeley Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I have an Edge and a Glock 34 and go back and forth. No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Hello: I have done it and even shot nationals. Or you could shoot your 2011 in both games if legal? A 2011 40 eagle type pistol shooting minor loads is pretty sweat to shoot. Only thing better is a bull barreled 9mm 2011 for IDPA. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 I dont think bull barrels are legal in idpa. Only bushing... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike21STI Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I dont think bull barrels are legal in idpa. Only bushing... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk As long as it is less than 4.2 inches (old rulebook, don't know about the current) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakobi Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I shoot 1911s and a Glock 4th gen. Added the 3rd gen grip force adapter and I can switch between the two with no issues. -Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Well I dont thing an edge would make that cut. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 i think the saying goes, "beware the man with one gun." but i have an assortment of toys and enjoy mixing it up. but the ergo's and trigger of the 2011 are hard to go backwards from back to glocks. but like noted above, buy a 2011 that is idpa-legal and you'll be shooting the same platform for all the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob01 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 After shooting Glocks for years going to a 2011 was a definite different experience when it came to my grip. Changed it up as I had to drop the safety now but with some practice I can run the same grip with both but the only problem being that my strong hand thumb sits on the Glock slide release now and won't go to slide lock. Not really a concern as the only game I shoot where this would be a problem would be IDPA and I don;t shoot as much as I used to. The advantage of going between both is more than the disadvantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Givo08 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I am one of those that has a big problem switching back and forth between a 1911 and a Glock. For reference, I dry fire about 15-20 mins/day with live fire practice about 2x/month, so I build a lot of muscle memory with whatever I'm actively practicing with. Here's a breakdown of the issues I have: When I've been practicing exclusively on the 1911, and try to switch to a glock: -Trigger slapping/jerking causing shots to go low/left when I really speed things up such as when shooting a bill drill -Frequently missing my grip on the draw -Front sight indexes high on the draw or on fast target transitions when I move my eyes to the next target and then bring the gun there -Reload angle is slightly off causing me to catch more reloads on the back side of the magwell When I've been practicing exclusively on the Glock, and try to switch to a 1911: -Trigger freeze on close/fast targets -Not riding the thumb safety after a reload causing my grip/strong hand thumb to unintentionally re-engage the safety under recoil -Trigger slapping/jerking on long or tight shots due to being used to a longer, heavier trigger pull on the Glock All of this can be corrected with dry fire and live fire practice, but it takes about 2-4 weeks before I'm really settled in and relying exclusively on subconscious shooting/muscle memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankge Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Shoot both, I'm no expert but once you become a proficient shooter you can pick up most guns and shoot reasonably well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singlestackman Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Shoot both, I'm no expert but once you become a proficient shooter you can pick up most guns and shoot reasonably well. Agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob01 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I agree too but there are definitely different ergonomics and controls which need to practiced to be proficient with both platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I will on occasion shoot my Glock though my mainstay is usually a 1911/2011. For me the grip angle hasn't been much a problem when transitioning back and forth. Its the Glock trigger that I have to spend the most time getting re accustomed to and mainly on the hard/far shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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