[QUOTE=mikemyers;140000482]Well, the 1911 is over 100 years old, and I can't see any reason to replace it with something made from plastic. For that matter, given a choice between a 1950 Chevy, and today's version, ain't no choice for me.

I guess these guys are driving at the point that you can not source parts for a 52. S&W doesn't produce the barrel any longer so you have to scrounge around.
Guys shoot out the barrel and then they have a paper weight , so if they have a clean 52 with complete boxes and etc. they don't shoot them.
They feel that time has passed the 52 by, but that it still scores high on the "cool gun" points list.
With a 1911 parts are not a problem , unless you are using an antique.