I don’t own a 1911. I have spent years reading people discussing how they sand this, tweak that, and need to fire XXX (or XXXX) rounds before trusting it. I’ve watched folks at the range struggling to get one to shoot consistently even 20 rounds.
I prefer my revolvers. But my S&W Shield and Beretta Pico are shooting great without tweaking. My experience with the Pico is a bit out of the ordinary, but I’ve met a lot of folks with Shields and Glocks who are waiting for their first FTF or FTE...
I understand old school. I carry a 686 more often than the Shield, and I may sell the Shield as having no role to play. I also carry a J-frame frequently. But the new polymer guns ARE proving very reliable.
I have a Rock Island GI 1911 that is utterly dependable.
I know what you are saying about revolvers. I have run over 10,000 rounds of cast/3.2gr Bullseye loads thru one of my Model 36s. Never a hick-up. With even a sweet double action pull on a revolver, I prefer a single action squeeze whenever possible.
Signed in just to post a reply on this.... Bought a brand new Springfield armory 1911 and shot it straight out of the box last year. All in a silver dollar at 50 ft. Similar results further out. Any variance was me as a shooter. Anything beyond that is unnecessary fiddling.