I just got back from the range with three 45s: Wilson CQB, STI Lawman, and HK45. Wilson has a 16lb recoil spring but the mainspring is heavier than STI's. Standard guide rod and plug. STI has 18lb recoil spring. Don't know weights of mainsprings but its lighter than Wilson's. Full length guide...

So why do so few manufactures make a polymer framed 1911. Of those that have they don't see to work out. Do 1911 guys just prefer metal? I think a

Guys, take a look at what Wilson has been up to. Innovation must be their middle name! https://mailchi.mp/wilsoncombat/wcp320-248925?e=b8ca58660c

I visited a LGS today and spotted a polymer-framed 1911 with a tag that said "Wilson KZ 45 ..." It instantly grabbed my attention because I never knew Wilson Combat made any polymer-framed 1911s. Of course, I fondled it a bit. In my non-expert opinion, the slide was of Wilson quality...

My brother is taking his ccw class in September and is now looking to purchase his first pistol that will serve as his EDC. He is a rifle, black powder and shot gun guy and owns no pistols. He has shot all my pistols and really likes them but he wants a compact to commander size in 45acp and...