I don’t see much wrong with a 1911, particularly with some of the improvements in manufacturing processes since the introduction of the M9. I have an M9, and I like it, however I have done custom trigger, hammer and slide work on it. Someone alone the line needs to do that type of work to make a really fine tuned weapon. e.g., the best 1911’s are custom fitted. But, I tweak all of my weapons that allow it - polymers excluded. That side of things makes me question the use of polymer based platforms.
With all that said, the most important thing to consider is increasing knock down power. Hence, the 1911 foots the bill. Put a rail and good sights on the 1911 and you have the basis for a very versatile weapon system.
Mr. GG2 made the comment that he thinks there are a gazillion 1911’s kicking around in the armories and why not just retro fit them and use the ones we got.
“I don’t see much wrong with a 1911”
Round count. Seems people want pistols with 16+ rounds.
I love the 1911 and carry one myself.
No need for quality sights or optics on a weapon designed to be used at <20ft.
A far more important feature would be DA with de-cock while preserving the single-stack thin and 5+in barrel.
THAT would be the winning platform.