The Attribution of failure is that he opened himself up to Opinions other than Suggestions, The Opinion of a Gunsmith is always going to be do it right and better, The Opinion of someone looking for a less expensive 1911 is always " "Liking the way it looks" But not always the "way it works" 1911 is a "combat pistol" I want one that works and looks good, It just turned into a pissing contest instead of a helping thread, I would never question a gunsmith on their suggestion or Opinion as they have the training and experience on these things.