When I had more time to waste, I used to do a lot of reading at m1911.org. There were/are a lot of "help me" threads there, and some of the close-up photos would be shocking to you guys. I remember one in particular (I think that was where I saw it) that showed the bottom edge of the barrel actually cupped away from the breech after the owner had dremeled deeply. The excessive clearance to the top of the frame ramp was obvious even to my eye.
Wish there was an easy way to compile all the photos of and direct references to frame ramps that were "polished" (with dremel) into oblivion. Nice and shiny, those ramps. Top edges rounded over, and all. A compilation of those would make your hair stand on end.
And yeah, MM - I seem to recall a few photos of a ruined aluminum ramp floating around there....
