Hey, I like the old stuff too.
My M1917 will out shoot all of them for accuracy. It had been “sporterized” with a hacksaw to 22” and tossed bullets sideways when I bought it. A recrown, Timney trigger, conversion to (mostly) cock on opening (total investment $225, including rifle) and we’re good. Makes Nagant fans green when I bang holes in T-style fence posts from 250 yds, open sights.
I bought a Taurus 1911 and was really impressed with it. Then, I bought another in 38 Super. All the bells and whistles included and neither have ever jammed, even intentionally limp-wristing, etc. A good one to carry and beat around without the guilt and risk of a real classic. Sort of ugly with the gold stuff down in the stamping, but it’s wearing off, LOL! I would prefer a fully supported chamber in the 38 so I could really lean on it, but for the price and how it runs, I’m really pleased.
Keep shooting.
I currently have an 03A3 that someone ‘chopped’ all to hell....wound up being owned by a NYC cop who wanted to get rid of all his guns...he sold it through a common friend to me for $50...the thing is butt ugly what with the ‘sporterized by saw stock’ etc...but this thing will group into a half inch with surplus Danish and Greek ammo all day...a wonderfully accurate piece.
Lock and Load
Vaquero