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Sigp220.45,I have a Remington Rand1911 A1 that was made in 1945.

I carried it for many years while I was a LEO. I took it to PPC matches
and was one of the first to use a semi-auto at these matches. I did very well with it.Jim Cerrilo also used a semi-auto with me,he had a 9mm.I did change the spring on it.I carried hydra-shok 230 gr as my duty ammo. For PPC matches I shot 200 gr LSWC ammo.When I retired it retired. Get your .45 and shoot the heck out of it as it will take it.

Regards,

Bob












UOTE=sigp220.45;1254914]I'm working my way toward a trade for a very nice Remington Rand 1911A1. In doing some research on other forums I saw several comments to the effect that shooting a 1945 USGI 1911A1 is a bad idea: "turning an heirloom into a paperweight", etc.

I'm looking for a gun to shoot. I shoot my old Smiths, and I shoot my Garands. Is it really not advisable to shoot a good condition USGI 1911A1?

(Also, if anyone is looking for a nice US&S, I know where one is.)[/QUOTE]