An old axiom is “Keep it Simple, Stupid.” ‘KISS’ works for me although I admit it took some time to sink in. At least I am not alone in reaching this maturity level after considerable time and expense. I began carrying a stock 1911 some forty years ago and after flirtations with various grades of custom handguns and factory high end products, I have come full circuit and now carry either Series 70 or Mil-Spec handguns on a daily basis. Since each is utterly reliable and will cut one ragged hole in the target at 7 yards I think I am on the right track.
Simple is usually best. From uniforms to guns, it's usually the side with the simplest stuff that wins the fight. While we've covered $2,000 1911s before, sometimes you simply don't need-or want-that degree of sophistication. There are reasons the revolver makers still sell thousands of fixed-sight .38 Special revolvers. It's because they work, and in many (most?) cases, they're all somebody needs. The same is true for a basic duty (or off-duty) pistol.
Well guys, today i finally paid off my Springer 1911. After selling off my Glock-21, Mags, Duty belt, and a few accessories....So without further adieu.....lets have at'er!