I got into one of these in excellent condition. It has no mods apart from a King-Tappan rear sight, taller ramp front sight, and a light polish on the feed ramp.
I know that the 1911 is the King of the Feedway StoppageTM, and that a 5" steel-frame gun is the apex of the 1911 world, but I've been without a 1911 for quite a while and am considering hanging on to this one. Not sure whether I'd ever carry it, but with recent magazine restrictions in Washington State, I also can't rule that out.
What do I need to know about its care and feeding, replacing springs, etc.? Are they inherently less reliable than a 5" steel-frame gun? What mods to they typically need to run at their best?
Okie John