re: 1911 Thread...Ten Helpful Tips for 1st time Buyers

#2 isn't always true. Ruger makes a great 1911 with a cast frame, granted the slide and barrel are forged.

#7 I completely agree with. Springfield magazines are complete shite even though they make a great 1911. My S&W came with checkmate mags and they're actually pretty good. But chip McCormick and Wilson combat make the best 1911 mags IMO.

#8 I only do with 1911s. Every other new gun I run pretty much dry. It helps the metal to smooth out on rough areas and it gives you an extreme for a reliability test. Even using my 1911 I minimally oil in, mostly in the barrel bushing and slide rails.