I have seen a High Standard 1911 in the gun shop for about $450. That makes it about the lowest cost new .45 acp I have seen. I would like to buy it but my gut tells me that it probably not very well made. Has anyone owned and used one of these before?

I just got a used Springfield 1911A1 mil spec. I've been saving for it for about 3 months. Sometimes the anticipation of having something is better than having it. Not in this case though! Can't wait to get out to the country and try it out.

I am a long time fan of the 1911 and have owned two Sp/Ar full sized pistols ( a lightweight "loaded" model and an M/C Operator). I have always had Sig's or Glock's as duty pistols but seem to keep coming back to 1911's and Hi-Powers. I am now in the civilian sector and had an opportunity to...