Comparing a Glock 43 to a 1911 is like comparing a water pistol to a BB gun. Any kid would be crazy not to pick the BB gun.
But in today’s world you have to apply the choice of gun to the situation and environment it will be used in.
Now for the range, I’ll take a 1911 any day. But for patrolling the streets in a high crime area,a high capacity, polymer frame 9mm, or 40 S&W would be the better choice.