I bought the two volume Gun Digest books on the 1911. Forget their titles, but they are by two different authors. I plan on reading them thoroughly after reading this post.

My current plans for my Colt XSE Gvt is for IDPA. Going to try handloading horndady 230gr FMJ-RN. This will be my trial by fire & initiation with the 1911.

I bought Milt sparks holster, mag holder, and one of their bellets. Also bought two Wilson 47D mags.