those who have had reliability and or service issues with their 1911's will have a strong driving force to alert others. (pls see: culo rojo) whether to protect fellow consumers from the same pratfall, or to "get even" with the mfgr is open to debate.
those who spent more than the average 1911 runs for a brand that ends up working well for them will have a strong driving force to prove their extra investment of american inflationary notes was not folly. (pls see: boastum maximus) whether this is leading others to a superior maker, or playing show and tell with their classmates is open to debate.
the onliest info i could place much stock in would be a statistical finding that included:
1...how many were made in THAT model, and the percentage of those that required repair, after it was determined absolutely that their problem was not in fact, THEIR problem. this would have to include private smiths, and factory repair centers. (even this would not stand a chance of including the ones that were deemed unworthy, and offed by private sale to another by the original owner.)
2...the flavors of ammo and magazines used to determine those findings.
3...a postmortem investigation to determine the level of lubrication and cleaning methods the weapon had gotten. a thorough check for evidence of internal and or external abuse.
4...at least, an approximate total of rounds that were fired in the weapon before it was deemed as unsuitable.
i doubt i will see these findings published in the future, but would find room in my wallet to purchase same.
that said, i previously stated that i would buy (some) kimbers again.
just to prove this is not driven by brand loyalty, other makers also.
and to further the just cause of thread perversion, some of the kimber mfgd glocks i used to own....
come on kids, which of the first two paragraphs best define the driving force that compels you to jump into the middle of a non-related thread with your output?
er, i mean, input?
gunnie