- Feb 4, 2013
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I agree. YOU have to decide what is reliable to YOU. And what you are comfortable with.
I have had a number of 1911s. Mostly Colt. All have been very reliable. My original Mark IV Series 70 Government Model had some issues with the short nosed Lee 190 gr SWC bullet. I polished the feed ramp and the barrel and it was fine.
All the others have been fine out of the box. And my Gold Cup, which has been Wilson tuned, is fine, no issues.
My ParaOrdnance was picky for the first 200 rounds. But after that, no problems. Even during a 3 day course firing 1500 rounds. And I only cleaned it once a year, shooting a LOT (USPSA).
But no matter what, I would not rely on a pistol I had not fired at least 200 rounds through to make ME feel comfortable about its functioning.
I have had a number of 1911s. Mostly Colt. All have been very reliable. My original Mark IV Series 70 Government Model had some issues with the short nosed Lee 190 gr SWC bullet. I polished the feed ramp and the barrel and it was fine.
All the others have been fine out of the box. And my Gold Cup, which has been Wilson tuned, is fine, no issues.
My ParaOrdnance was picky for the first 200 rounds. But after that, no problems. Even during a 3 day course firing 1500 rounds. And I only cleaned it once a year, shooting a LOT (USPSA).
But no matter what, I would not rely on a pistol I had not fired at least 200 rounds through to make ME feel comfortable about its functioning.