Although I enjoy my 1911s, I’ve always preferred the feel of my MK grips more than the few 22/45s I’ve owned (and since parted with). They ALL shot better than I can. Weight preference is also a factor. My favorites are mkii’s with a bull barrel. The grip, weight, balance, and a hint of better accuracy over non-bull variations happen to work best for me. It’s all about personal preference though.

As for the take down issues - I watched a how to YouTube video many years ago. I took mine apart several times while watching the video. Then later took it down several more times while watching tv. After that, it was committed to memory and takes all of 30 seconds to disassemble or assemble.

It seems to very from gun to gun, but occasionally during the very first takedown, the barrel is froze/stuck and requires some coercion to break free from the frame. After that, they come apart with ease.

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Last edited by jsgwoodsman; 03/02/22.