When shooting plates, I seem to do better with my LW Champion (4") than I do with my Springfield Loaded 5" SS. I can draw and get on target faster with the 4". If I could have only one 1911, it would be an all steel "commander" style. The 5" all steel feels muzzle heavy to me.
I'm still fighting the urge to buy a Dan Wesson CBOB in 45
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