What is so wonderful about an 1911?

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Originally Posted by Teejay9

While the 1911 is a contemporary of the Luger, C.96, and a myriad of other designs, famous, infamous, and not so famous, it' still in use and being produced. The design is simple, it has been gruelingly tested by the US Army, and served through 4 or 5 wars. It is battle hardened, thoroughly tested and remains a reliable safe and powerful. So many add ons and after market gizmos, but the basic design is tried and true.
I don't consider Springfield's, Kimber's, Taurus, S&W 1911s to be copies. They are 1911s. While not built in the "Golden Age" of the war years, they are bonifide 1911s, not "copies," or "knock-offs." They are modern built 1911s, and are as viable as my 1942 Colt. They feel natural in the hand, are quite reliable and, all in all, just exactly the same as JMB's design. I prefer mine to be closest to military as possible. I don't mind switching materials, better sights, etc., but it is a classic that has yet to be eclipsed. TJ

Well said.

Although I am more partial to the ones without the FPB.

The nice thing about them being closer to military-style as possible is that - in my experience - the ones that are closer to military-style (like the original M1911A1 that Browning designed) tend to be the most reliable ones.