Quote Originally Posted by Zundfolge View Post
Ok, so for all you guys that have not had problems with your 1911s how many of you have one of the many inexpensive rebranded Armscor 1911s? You know, Rock Island, Citadel, Charles Daly, ATI, STI Spartan, etc.

I like the idea of a CCW 1911 (I still think a CCO chambered in 10mm would be about as perfect as one can get), but for what one costs from a "guaranteed to work flawlessly" manufacturer, I could have a pretty nice non-1911 type gun (plus leather and ammo).
While I myself haven't had issues, the 35% of owners on this thread have.

I'll spend the money on a pistol that is known to work (lemons aside), and spend the money saved from buying a non-1911 platform on ammo. And while I can understand the historical and accuracy perspective of the platform, I just can't see the advantage of a 1911 versus the newer Glocks, S&W's, XD's, Sigs, etc for "serious" use. I'd even venture to say I like the High Power more-so than the 1911, but that's my opinion.

Also, in my opinion, the non-disputable crown of Mr. Browning's invention/design is the Ma Deuce. The only weapon that comes close is the MG42/MG3.