[Ricklin]

I just bought my first 1911, a Govt. model seemed appropos for my first.

Wow what a superb design, I've only put a box through it and I am in love. I bought the cheapo Tisas's from Bud's and I am impressed. I paid about 330 bucks. Had 3 jams on the fist box of ammo. The pistol is super tight. By the end of the box of 50 I was getting through a full magazine w/o a jam.

The trigger is darn good. It's the tactical trigger model and is about 4-5 pounds, there is some takeup so I would not call it crisp, but it is decent and I can hit with it.

I've been on the fence for .45 caliber for years. I can see I am going to need some dies, and maybe start casting after I retire.
This appears to be the perfect pistol to cast for, big chunks of Lead moving slow.

Love the 1911. Am now anxious to shoot a nice one.