Quote Originally Posted by <MADDOG> View Post
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.
The bars I see show 28% of owners on this board have had problems from minor to severe, not 35%. The point of this thread is that the 1911 IS known to work when you get past the myths and FUD and the cheap knock-offs. I'll grant you including the cheap knock-offs if you can find me similar homebrew and knock-off clones of the Glock, M&P, XD, etc. I'm glad you like your Glock, that's at least one less person competing for 1911s. To this day, I find the 1911 to be the most comfortable, natural handgun to use. The only disadvantage I have experienced is the tendency to pull my pants down when I'm losing weight.