Vet's favorite pistol
I am conflicted. Used a 1911 while on AD in '65-'69, and was impressed with its absolute reliability. However, that was modified by the San Diego Marksmanship Unit gunsmiths, and was accurized w. adjustable sights, trigger job, etc. Still, was superb with ball ammo. If I could get one now, would be my favorite - but I can't get one. Next time on AD was in late '70s through early '80s; times were tough then and if you wanted to qualify annually you even had to buy your own ammo (be prepared?). So today, my favorite is a S&W 686+. Durable, accurate, reliable.