I was just thinking about the possibility of buying a 1911 .45 junker at a gun show to practice taking it completely apart and, of course reassembling it. Gun shows are rather infrequent in my area, but I should make it a point to attend when available. The question is, how often do you come across 1911s in battered condition, and how much do they typically sell for. I may as well also ask if buying a junker to learn on is a viable thing to pursue?
Tell it to me straight!