Colt Model 1909 vs Glock 22 Gen 4

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Handguns Colt Model 1909 Glock 22 Gen 4
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#80625
#20779
Weight 129.6 oz
Capacity 17+1 15+1
Finish Stainless Steel Black
Sights Front Blade Fixed
Gun Type Pistol
Action Safe Action
Caliber .40 S&W
Barrel Length 4.49"
Details
Brand Colt Glock
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Prices
MSRP $120,000.00 $789.15
Used Price $84,000.00 $552.41
Sale Price $108,000.00 $710.24

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 22 Gen 4

The GLOCK 22 Gen4, in .40, introduces revolutionary design changes to this model of perfection that the majority of law enforcement across the country put their trust in every day. The Modular Back Strap design of the G22 Gen4 lets you instantly customize its grip to adapt to an individual shooter's hand size. The surface of the frame employs the new scientifically designed, real-world-tested, Gen4 rough textured technology. Internally, the new GLOCK dual recoil spring assembly substantially increases the life of the system. A reversible enlarged magazine catch, changeable in seconds, accommodates left or right-handed operators. The G22 Gen4 .40 caliber retains the GLOCK accessory rail for your attachments.

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