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A couple of shooting buddies worked at the old Detonics outfit in Factoria. I think it's the dog pound now. Too bad really; these guys showed up with some nice guns every now and then.
My mil-spec Springfield, purchased in the '80's for a whopping $350 brand new, shoots with any $4k custom job I have ever seen. It's every bit as accurate and every bit as reliable. What it most certainly is not, however, is as ergonomically or aesthetically pleasing. It ain't nearly as pretty, and it has sharp edges that will bite you. Other than that, it is functionally equivalent in every way.
There is no doubt that there are some very nice 1911's out there. Worth the money? It depends on what you are after. If you want a show piece to be proud of, with "ooh and ahhh" appeal galore, by all means spend the big bucks. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that, and you will likely wind up with an heirloom to pass down through the family. Just don't ever kid yourself into thinking it will shoot any better or defend your life any better than a basic, run of the mill, mil spec gun from a reputable manufacturer.
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Jeff
'72 911T 3.0 MFI
'93 Ducati 900 Super Sport
"God invented whiskey so the Irish wouldn't rule the world"
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