[2.7RACER]

I work on my 1911's. I own 4 various models from a Strayer-Tripp custom "race gun", Colt National Match Gold Cup '72 series, and a couple custom hand built 1911's.
All have triggers in the 2 to 3 pound range. Target sights, tight match barrels and other trick stuff.
These aren't carry guns, basically steel or targets.
A gunsmith specializing in 1911's can make most of them into accurate fun shooters.
Start with a decent manufacturer, Springfield or Colt.
There are a few other good manufacturers and lot's of cheap ones not worth the time and effort.
The trick is to find a gunsmith with the necessary skills.
There's a few "name" gunsmiths and more great local specialists.
Ask around from the guy's beating everyone in competitions.
Kimbers are good out of the box, but even they can be tuned for a discriminating shooter.
Once you shoot a really well made and tuned hand gun there's no going back to those off the shelf, out of the box hand guns.
A "better Ruger" haven't seen one.

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