Re: In the market...
I have a 38 Super, Combat Commander (Colt)which by most standards is a very nice example of the 1911 series. I spend more time oiling it than shooting it.
At the opposite end of the extreme, I have a full size Springfield with the matte finish, standard 3 dot sights and basically dead stock. I did add a Videcke(sp?) long trigger probably 15 years ago.
That Springfield, has spent many miles in a shoulder holster, under the seat of a truck, strapped to all sorts of packs, belts, steering columns and I forget what else.
It digests anything I can find to feed it, including a never ending diet of Dillon produced loads. I don't remember the last time it jammed or choked. It has never misfired or stovepiped. It shoots to the point of aim or slightly high, with some loads.
I never felt undergunned with 7 rounds and often carried it in condition three. You will know, when to slide one in. There are spare mags of ammo scattered throughout my life. We have seen some "events" together.
I was looking at it recently, thinking I should send it in and have a new finish applied. But looking more closely, I like the finish - or lack thereof - as is. And it makes me happy to know I wore the finish off, one adventure at a time.
I guess that's an answer.
Larry
) and reliable. This pistol will be used primarily for range use. 
