while we are doing a "my favorite" thing think

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I usually install the flat mainspring housing. Other than that I like 'em the way they were made.

The Beaufort County Sherriffs Department in SC, all the other officers were qualifying with Smith & Wesson 357 magnums. I qualified with my go to weapon a Colt 1911
45acp. Enough Said. Pete

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I cannot imagine a serious gun man not liking the 1911. although feature wise it is very subjective. I much prefer the older 1911 compared to the 1911A1 of WWII fame. I also prefer the full size Govt. model.

Some features I find commendable; flat mainspring housings, s bit of a beavertail on the grip safety (a 1911A1 feature), and extended slide releases. The advent of "good" alloy frames make a fantastic lightweight Govt. model. I'm a bit skeptical of them lasting in the long run however. In my personal collection of 1911 I find AMT, Gov./Essex?Reeder Custom, SIG, Auto Ordinance, and Springfield Armory. All but one of the full size Govt. models are .45 ACP.

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but I do miss it. Although I did not own it but about a year.

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first my AMT Longslide 45, recently after over 70,000 rounds I personalized it.

And my Peters Stahl 22 longslide

pin matches in Illinois and Indiana since October with it.

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I never had to touch the sights. Right out of the box it shoots very well.

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I need a pistol. Usually it is a Glock 19 9mm the older I get. I still prefer the Mod 70 Springfield Armory GI model 45 that Kase did a complete rework on. Small but heavy enough to absorb some of the recoil.

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and then the Luger and the Walther PP

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