Bkmrk for gun porn to come. This model is the cream of the crop. In all its variation and all its builds. Its the t*ts!
The M1911 is par, the standard to which others are judged, and to date, the best compromise of power, accuracy, maintainability and simplicity available. Other specialized pieces can perform their specialties more effectively, and other designs have approached the M1911s capabilities using more modern or lighter materials, or in smaller sizes, but none have yet equalled the M1911s record in service for 73 years and more.
Yep, I've got the *family heirlooms* that include my maternal Granddad's M1911 and my Dad's former USAF M1911A1...as well as my own GI M1911A1 and Argentine M27-based Swenson *Bobcat* Commander. and though at present my own kid is happier using a .38 revolver similar to the one my paternal Granddad favored, there's a M1911A1 in the rack available for him too, and pretty soon another for his boy, the fifth generation of our family to enjoy the protection and servioce a good M1911 can provide.