A WW2 Vet I know bought a Rem 1911 when first models were
out. He didn't own a hand gun, thought he should have a house
gun and bought the Rem1911. The only handgun he ever fired.
The clerk at Cabelas told him to strip it down and clean it before
shooting. He did, but couldn't get it back together. I had a tuff
time getting it together. The insides looked like they were milled
with an aze. I was under the impression these pistols were made
in Turkey. That's the only one I ever fooled with, I have no
experience with newer models.