I'll stick with my Springfield XD that cost 1/3 of the price, and carries twice the ammo
Love the 1911.
It's just awesome, to handle, to shoot.
And every episode of mental masterbation involving carrying mine leads to the
same conclusion.
Plastic fantastic blows it away.
Lighter, more ammo, ease of maintenance, corrosion resistance, price.....
Would love to see a 10-12 round, 4 1/4", 45/10mm 1911 that didn't bust 40 oz loaded.
With a good coating and under $600.
You can get several of those qualities, but usually miss several.
Many carry 1911s, and good for them, it's never a bad choice.
Looking at it as a tool,
the plastic guns win. IMO.