Colt experts? Early 1911?

[marshombre]

So 1911 Colts are prone to failure? BS. I have two 1918 Black Armys, one that I shoot almost every time I go to the range. Purchased my shooter for the princely sum of $75 about 30 years ago. The pistol had light surface rust, a mainspring an inch too short, and the front sight took a hike the first time I shot it. No problem, installed new springs, combat sights, and eventually (20 years later) parkerized it as there was no original finish left. Over the years I have shot hundreds of 185 or 200 gn. SWC along with 230 gn. hardball. The other 1911 is far too nice too shoot. The pistol is easily 85% with original grips, sharp features, and no pitting. The young man that owned it wanted to buy a 9mm and sold it for $260. Sometimes I get lucky. MR