I've seen at least a few bad apples from Colt in the past year. Some had horrible blemishes and one example even had a flat spot on the barrel where it mates with the bushing. As I understand it, each Colt 1911 is fitted and assembled by one gunsmith. If yours happens to be fitted by someone lacking the proper skills, you could end up with a lemon. On the other hand, if you have a master gunsmith fit and assemble yours, you'll probably end up with a nice pistol.
It's probably a good idea to handle and inspect a new Colt 1911 before you buy it.
It's probably a good idea to handle and inspect a new Colt 1911 before you buy it.