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Springfield in its time produced excellent weapons. I’m partial though, to my 1911A1 from Colt (1943). Also have a 1911 Colt that I think was from a time when Colt actually meant something. Today’s Colt weapons you see (new manufacture) are, frankly overpriced, and the craftsmanship is not there.

Yep - my 1911 was made in 1914, has a low serial number, and has "all the right stamps" to make it a collector's item. Still smooth and sweet and have never known it to jam or misfeed in the 50+ years I have been aware of it (born in '52 and first shot it at age 10, but Dad used it for competition shooting at the local NRA-affilliated ranges). My Dad gave it to me before he died and I trust it with my life...