#1 Combat proven performance. No other current issue combat pistol has as much history as the 1911. Berretta, Glock, Sig, etc. are all fine weapons but only the 1911 has been in every war and conflict of the 20th century.
#2 The combination of a potent caliber and weapon that functions in the worst conditions.
#3 The myriad of modifications that you can do to the gun. Bullseye, IPSC, IDPA, Combat, Self
Defense.
#4 Availability of spare parts. Any gun show will have at least one guy with every part
(including magazines) you need at a resonable cost.
Other "combat" pistols that you carry or will carry in the event of TSHTF are all probably fine weapons. The 1911 just has better track record for something you are betting your life on. Just as you would find a 1973 Ford F150 more reliable than a 2008 Toyota in a grid down situation you should expect the same service out of a firearm. You should do little to a stock 1911. Trigger job, collet bushing, good fixed sights, maybe some skateboard tape on the front of the grip thats about it for a carry gun. The pistol was designed with loose tolerances for functionality in the field where you are likely to encounter mud,dust,dirt,ice, and snow. Accuracy should be expected out to 25 yds. Anything farther is what they make rifles and carbines for.
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