I've been a professional Gunsmith for 35+ years, both full & part time, the interplay & rivalry among the big-name 1911 gurus is always amusing, their products are both unique and exquisite. As far as precision built 1911's, a commercial supplier, Dan Wesson (now owned by CZ) makes a series of 1911 pistols that are very finely fitted and will shoot with the best available and are well under $2000.
I abandoned the 1911 a few years ago and now shoot mostly Glocks. 45 acp, .38 Super, all have been eclipsed by the development of the 9mm Luger cartridge, there are several loadings, like the Federal 147gr HST, that actually exceed FBI performance criteria. The FBI has recently transitioned from the .40 S&W to the 9mm, based on effectiveness, controlability, capacity and cost.
I also collect Benchmade knives
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