Colt Model 1909 vs Glock 17

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Handguns Colt Model 1909 Glock 17
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#80625
#20691
Weight 129.6 oz
Capacity 17+1 10+1
Finish Stainless Steel Black
Sights Front Blade Fixed
Gun Type Pistol Pistol
Action Safe Action
Caliber 9x19mm Parabellum
Barrel Length 4.48"
Details
Brand Colt Glock
Reviews N/A See 4 Reviews
Prices
MSRP $120,000.00 $749.00
Used Price $84,000.00 $524.30
Sale Price $108,000.00 $674.10

Handguns Descriptions

Colt Model 1909

This is an extremely rare example of an original U.S. Army Test Trials Colt Model 1909 semi-automatic military pistol chambered in 45 ACP. This model is the true transition/forerunner pistol between the Model 1907 semi-automatic and the eventual final design of the Model 1911 pistol and would certainly be a centerpiece of any highly advanced Colt semi-automatic pistol collection. This series of pistol is thoroughly discussed on pages 45-52 in the noted reference book, "Colt 45 Service Pistols Model 1911/1911A1" by Clawson, with this specific pistol noted on page 50 and 51 as being delivered by Frank Nichols and Eugene Reising for testing to Rock Island Arsenal in early March 1910 and then being sent for further testing to the Field Artillery School at Ft. Riley, Kansas, on March 9th. At both locations the tests that were conducted were completely successful. This series of pistol is also described on page 84-97 in the excellent book "U.S. Military Automatic Pistols" by Meadows and Ellis. In there it lists this specific pistol by serial number as having been returned to the Colt factory on March 14th with it eventually being released to Albert Foster Jr. and then sent to T. M. Townsend in August 1911. As noted in the write-up there were approximately 25 of this model ever manufactured in total, (serial numbered 0 to 22 and some unnumbered) which were submitted to the US Government for testing in early 1909. This pistol was a dramatic redesign over the previous Model 1907 pistol with the following improvements, with most of them still in use today on the M1911/A1 pistols: 1)

Glock 17

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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