I think more like there are 1911 "collectors" and then there are 1911 "shooters".
During the past 30 years, I shot over 650,000 rounds of pistol loads (I don't keep track of rifle/22LR rounds). When your pistol round count exceeds 100,000 rounds (USPSA match Glock 17s/22s), you see things you don't see at 5000-10,000 rounds.
There are some people who consider 10,000 rounds end of barrel accuracy life and their pistol is ready for the second owners (Why some people sell their guns, loss of accuracy from barrel/pistol wear). I consider 10,000 rounds "broken in".