[yarddog]

The magazine ban probably did help, small low capacity pistols along with revolvers and large autos which had single stack mags.

Having said that, the 1911 was stilld doing fine on it’s merits well before the ban. I would guess the 1911 is probably losing a little ground to more modern high capacity handguns but it is still a first class fighting gun.

[Lumper20]

Yes it was. I bought a Model 70 Colt combat commander made in stainless steel in the late 70’s. That pistol was throated out, had 4 lbs. of trigger pull, had night sights plus I changed grips. I had a friend who was darn good working on 45’s. He made that 45 unbelievably accurate. He made a number of special rounds.

[archy]

Having said that, the 1911 was stilld doing fine on it’s merits well before the ban. I would guess the 1911 is probably losing a little ground to more modern high capacity handguns but it is still a first class fighting gun.

Not really. I've always considered one of the biggest advantages the M1911A1 had was its ability to be broken down to almost every component [less the ejector, grip screw bushings and plunger spring tube without tools, though it's admittedly handy to have at least a GI cleaning kit screwdriver/combination tool available.

The Glock is nearly as convenient, but neither the G21 or G30 in .45 really fits my hand right, and of course Glocks don't have an external hammer.

But now the new Springfield Armory XDe does. When the .45 version comes out, I'll be taking a careful look at one VERY closely.

[Cobra64]

There's no trigger that can compare to a 1911. 😁

[Yardstick]

I was looking at 1911s just today on Gun Broker. Would sure like to have one to go along with my Hi Power.