I make no pretense at being a good gun tech. I don't even play one among my newbie friends. But, thanks to some posts here and some WC and Brownells videos at Youtube U, I have seen the need for and made an adjustment to the extractor tension on my EMP 3. Dummy rounds indicate a solid...

I am considering a new 1911, and was hoping to tap into the experiences of members of this forum who have purchased, or had experience with multiple production 1911s. Putting aside fit, finish, brand, price, etc; What was the most reliable out-of-the-box 1911 you have ever purchased or fired.