Glock 18 vs Springfield Armory 1911

1986–Present

1985–present

~250,000 estimated (including all variants)

Millions

204 mm (8.03 in) standard, 236 mm (9.29 in) on 18C model

216 mm

102 mm (4.02 in) standard, 135 mm (5.31 in) on 18C model

127 mm

625 g (1.38 lb) empty (standard), 730 g (1.61 lb) with 33‑round magazine

1,100 g

33 rounds standard, 50‑round drum, 10‑round compact magazines available

7+1 to 10+1 rounds

Short recoil, locked breech, striker‑fired Safe Action system

short recoil

Safe Action striker‑fire with slide‑mounted fire selector (semi‑auto / fully‑auto)

SAO

Fixed polymer rear notch and front post; optional tritium night sights and aftermarket rail‑mounted optics

Adjustable or fixed