"You stated that a trained user carrying a 1911 cannot be equaled. WHY?"
Because Hilton Yam said so
" Why would a NAVY SEAL using a SIG 226 not be able to equal an FBI HRT member? The SEAL'S are not complaining. Neither are the British SAS or SBS."
And you know that how? The SEALs I know don't like the 9mm. SEALs don't use SIgs or 9mm due to choice. That's what they are given. The groups that are allowed to choose their own weapons, have opted for 1911 in .45 ACP. more often then not. The SEALs I know who have a CO who allow them to choose their own side arm, will usually bring a 1911, or a HK USP in .45 ACP.
"WILL, you cannot compare a $1300.00 KIMBER or $2000.00 WILSON with a standard army issue 1911."
I didn't. I made no mention of which 1911.
"Most, if not all the groups you mentioned are carrying custom or semi-custion 1911's. "
Yes they are, the guns they carry are superior to anything Glock/Sig, et al ever made. You never made any distinction about which 1911. Yes, they all tend to use the best 1911s they can get their hands on, as they know from experience is the best combat handgun on the planet.
"Take a standard model to the range and see how well it works."
I have shot a 1940's era 1911 that had 100,000rnds plus on it, and it still shot great. The original contract for the stock 1911, as written already above, was 6000 rnds without failure.
" I choose the 1911 as my personal defense pistol for 20 years and when I fould something better, I went with it."
Better FOR YOU is the correct statement.
"Also, if you think that the 1911 is the greatest gun around, just consider issuing them to the average law enforcement agency and watch the accidental discharges and wrongful death lawsuits and MANSLAUGHTER INDICTMENTS begin."
Which has zero to do with the gun and everything to do with the training of the users. I really suggest you read closer. I, also quoting Yam, was clear the 1911 is NOT for everyone, and many are better served by Glocks, HK, Sigs, etc. Read what I wrote again perhaps.
"The chiefs are right to fear acidental discharges. I have seen several by officers with no gun interest and 2 by firearms instructors who can shoot as well as the SWAT guys. These included revolvers and double action semi-autos. I am sold on the double action only/safe action guns."
Great, but that has zero bearing on the facts and reality as revealed to you in my prior post, and we agree: the 1911 is not for most PDs. As Yam said again:
"For non-dedicated personnel, they are better served by a modern, low maintenance weapon such as a Glock, SIG, or HK. "
And as I said, above, I agree with that assessment.
"My experience is that the best a 1911 can due is equal a BERETTA, SIG or GLOCK for reliability. Accuracy goes to the BERETTA and SIG unless you want to buy a BIG BUCK KIMBER or SPRINGFIELD armory."
Ah, so now you have added an additional condition to your position, which is they have to be "big buck" 1911s....