Another 1911 first-timer

Hawt

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Made sure to get one with the NM prefix too.

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Means very little to the overall function or material quality of the pistol.

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I felt it again

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although you're very good at it and it does feel good, it's time to turn it loose.

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You can't feel shite old man

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I know, but you don't have to make me feel bad, do you?

you know I have to just close my eyes and rely on what you whisper in my ear.

True. Unless you are one of those who believe the myth that NM stands for "National Match". NM (nominally) means that a majority of the pistol was finished in the US (and that majority can be very slim). That isn't always the case because SA Inc has a history of changing how its 1911's are marked. But please, entertain the group on why you think NM marking somehow means a better quality pistol when ALL of their frames, slides, and barrels are forged by IMBEL and I've seen plenty of their custom shop guns with differing prefixes.

My Mil-Spec already is NM marked. You can find NM markings with IMBEL stamped dust covers too if the gun is old enough. SA changes how its pistols are marked every few years and very little has to do with the actual quality of fit and finish over the decades has for what is NM, N, WW, etc. marked.

It may be a sign they are increasing or assuming more of the finishing work in Geneseo or maybe just trying to simplify their records.

I've shot one before and fell in love I just needed the time to buy other firearms of more importance first. Nightstand then carry and now my first one just for fun. It's been a fun couple of years.

I didn't even try and picked up a NM Mil-Spec and like I stated too, the NM marking doesn't necessarily mean it had more work done on it in Geneseo either. You picked a fine first 1911. Hell, you did well if you never buy another too. I've never felt the need to add another to my collection.