after buying and selling several revolvers, i finally got talked into getting a 1911. picked up a used smith-wesson with the adjustable sights.
initial impression using federal ball ammo available from wally world, not very good, 4-6 inch groups at 25 yards. i almost traded it in less than a week after getting it. talked to one of my buddies who is a big 1911 guy. let me use some of his handloads. results below (2 inch dot, 25 yards).
first picture shows 5 shots, with the first shot out. second pic is after next 5 shots, also first shot out. last pic is after 25 rounds. with 3 shots missing due to recoil anticipation. i guess i'll have to keep it and start reloading 45.