My 1911 is high maintenance

[faded.glass]

I bought my first 1911 thinking I was graduating to something serious and I spent the first month diagnosing feed issues. She's high maintenance and worth it.

 

[Alan]

When it runs right though, you remember exactly why people love them

 

[Carl]

My gun taught me patience too and once I figured out what ammo it preferred and kept it well-lubed, it settled down. It’s still got more upkeep than my other pistols but I understand why some folks stick with it.

 

[JohnIV]

I have a s70 Colt. No problems at all. I shoot cast swc bullets. I have competed with this gun (years ago), carried it. Shot for practice and fun. I have other pistols and retired from the repair dept. of a gun co. The Colt has been the least trouble, of all the handguns that I own.