Still the finest pistol in the world.
Like an old wind up/automatic mechanical watch, a mechanical thing of beauty in form and function.
Old school
A timeless testament to the genius of John Moses Browning.
Had he lived longer, I feel the 1911 would have been improved even more...although I can't imagine a better design than what we have.
I love 'em so much I have (censored) of them, in all kinds of iterations.
But my favorite by far is my Colt Defender Officer Model, particularly as it has been tweaked by a personal friend who is one hell of a 1911 gun smith.
It has seen well over 5000 rounds through it, with ONE failure, caused by my laziness in not thoroughly cleaning it one time.