Originally Posted by
JonInWA
I'd really like for there to be viable copies, or upgraded revisions to the High Power, with modern steels (or modern polymer...), improved ergonomics, etc. Unfortunately, despite the best of intentions, the results provided essentially by Turkish manufacturers has been spotty. Theoretically, success could be achieved by reverse-engineered clones. To date, in my opinion it simply hasn't been achieved, at least without subsequent aftermarket corrections/substitutions/additions/revisions.
I'm not just pulling that assertation out of thin air-take a look at the detailed SA 35; discussions here on p-f, on 1911forum.com, on BH Spring Solution's website, etc.
Look, if you're confident in an out-of-the-box contemporary Turkish High Power clone, that's great. I'm not, except as a range toy only, and one with a high potential for problematic performance in less than 1,000 rounds of use.
I believe that Colt 1911 blueprints are available to potential manufacturers-but historically, non-Colt 1911s haven't necessarily been free from drama, either (or, for that matter, some Colts produced during certain periods...); YMMV. Me, I stick either with Colt 1911s or vetted non-Colt 1911 manufacturers-and with each individual gun subject to vetting before being subject of EDC, duty or defensive use.
Best, Jon