Kimber and Dan Wesson are 2X-3X cost of most new handguns. New overpriced 1911 have throated chambers to feed HP and lose critical case support. Also, many new 1911 designs have upgraded coil spring extractor like new designs.
A number of new 1911s have feed ramps integral with barrels. There are two major problems John Browning fixed on Hi-Power design.
Well the original design has served me well for almost 40 years.
My opinions are based on real life usage not internet articles.
Indeed but so what does that have to do with a stock 1911?
Entry level 1911s function just fine, have combat accuracy and reliability w/o such mods, but nothing wrong w/ those tweaks either. Have you seen what one can do a/ a Glock?
I have adequate experience w/ a S70 1911. Eats everything, will print 2.5” at 25 yes w/ FGM 230 hardball.
Hasn’t had a type 1-3 stoppage on over 2500 rounds, mostly 230 grn reloads.
But we have choice.
Regards