Best match gun?

[PL]

I have been a hunter most of my life but have never really had a use for a handgun but I have seen a few programs on TV latley that had match pistol shooting. I noticed that most of the guns that were being used were the colt 1911 style pistols. I have been reading this forum for a little while and notice everyone really seems to like Sigs, berettas,H&Ks, and Glocks. My questions are why did I not see or here these guns mentioned during the programs? Do people use these brands for match or are they mostly a defence type gun? If they are used which ones are the best for match shooting? Could it be possible that it depends on who is putting on the competition?

 

[TMC]

Most shooters use the 1911 and its variants (STI, STV, PARA, CASPIAN, etc.) because it is a single action gun thus has a very short & light trigger pull and offers quick follow-up shots, they the most customized gun ever and there are hundreds of quality aftermarket parts makers and excellent gunsmiths around the world. The 1911 is a large frome gun and thus will take most any size cartridge from a 9mm parabellum to the 45ACP & longer 10mm. Bottom line is a very versatile gun which has proven itself over the years and nothing come close as a basis for a competition large caliber pistol.