..the mechanism is fascinating, it's tough as nails and it works darn well just like it has for well over 100 years. And a 1911 is a 1911. At least on the original design there aren't a zillion 'variations' that make any one trickier to handle and operate than another.

They make pistols that are easier to take down, have varying features and a variety of actions and frames out of plastic that are MUCH lighter. But if you want an old favorite you wouldn't go wrong with a 1911 design.

I just inherited a Llama .380 a ways back that I didn't realize is a 1911 design. I'm not crazy about Llama, but I love the pistol just for that reason.

If I had a Luger, I'd want to shoot it some, VERY carefully. But what really knocks me out is the "inertial knee" toggle thingy whose inertia of pushing through changing angles to delay the breech opening knocks my socks off with its ingenuity.

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