I have read this whole thread, probably a sign of some mental problem.
I have quite a few 1911's, most are military.
All work
Observation is that they work just fine with ball ammo for which they were designed. Issues if any revolved around other than ball ammo.
I remember reading there are over 4000 separate modifications parts one can do to a 1911.
Which leads one to always wonder what somebody has done to one on the used market.
I do remember getting carried away one day, and pulling the recoil springs out of a bunch of them to check length against a new one, and replacing in a number of cases.
Something must be wrong, i even fire speer 200grjcp flying ashtrays out of some of them.
What is funny to me is a test done some years ago. Using the same 200grain H&G swc, and a couple of military 1911A1's, a norinco, a tweaked out springfield champion, and a really customized colt colt cup.
let several people fire all of them at the same target same distance.
Mostly that 200dollar norinco really held it's own.
I didn't see a whole lot of difference between the guns given their ability.
I do agree with the thought they are not for everybody, most should buy a glock or a smith M&P.
Last edited by RoninPhx; 07/21/16.
