Did your 1911 function flawlessly out of the box?

[Thrashard340]

Colt O1991. No issues out of the box. Ran 4 different types of ammo within the first 500 rounds. Using CMC 10 round mags.

[toby]

100% reliable from day one that was 14 years ago,tho I have only put about 1000 rounds through it. I don't feel the need to shoot my guns a million times........

[Chitwood]

New shooter, Kimber Pro Carry II, a few stovepipes until I firmed up my grip, now flawless through ~2000 rounds of Winchester white box. Started reloading and had a few FTF until I got the overall length right, now perfect through another ~1000 rounds. Replaced recoil spring on schedule. Using Wilson mags.

[Press Check]

My Springfield Loaded is currently at SACS for warranty work, which doesn't bother me at all. In my experiences with Springfield, they take care of and resolve any issues for their customers, no questions asked. So far, among other things, they've replaced and refit the slide, plunger tube, and other odds and ends.

I don't think I will own anything other than Springfield pistols. Their customer service is far above reproach.

[stormvet]

Colt 1991 compact-100% out of the box. About 2500 rounds.

Para nitehog- never could get it reliable enough to carry after 900 rounds traded it in.

Kimber CDP-PRO-100% out of the box-around 5000 rounds fired.

Kimber CDP-ULTRA-100% out of the box-1500 rounds fired.

Kimber Tactical Custom-had problems with 8 round 47d mags switched to Tripp mags 100% since-2500 rounds fired.

Taurus PT1911ARSS-Had a few problems with lite primer stricks, I believe were just a harder then normal batch of primers I reloaded with, no problems lately. Nver had a FTE or FTF with the gun-1300 rounds fired.

[Beetle Bailey]

I voted "some"

Colt Series 80 NRM Government was perfect out of the box. I switched to a lighter mainspring and had jams so I went back to stock and it was fine again. This was all with 230 grain FMJ and JHP. After several thousand rounds without any other issues, I tried a box of 200 grain SWC and had three failures to feed out of the box of 50. Went back to FMJ and it was fine again. So out of the box it handles 230 grain stuff just fine.

Les Baer Custom Carry had three failures in the first two magazines, and then has been fine ever since (3,000+ rounds). So it does not meet your criteria but I expected the break in period on it so I am fine with that. I actually like the Baer much better and totally trust it (only shot 230 grain bullets, both JHP and FMJ).

[Tahoe_Bob]

Rock Island 1911 Tactical Two Tone in .45 - First, surely not my last 1911 purchase. 3 rounds into the 4th mag and the sear and disconnector failed on me. After two months of BS with the factory, I get the gun back, with a couple extra mags, thanks for the compensation. Four hundred rounds later - a minor little tap to the rear sight to get her on center - NOT ONE malfunction and this thing is tearing the center out of a two inch bull at 10 yards with the stock sights. I love this gun!!!!! It's my primary go-to home defender now. I have a hard time looking at guns that are a $1000 more with all the same features, knowing they won't shoot any better than this one after the factory gunsmith tune job on it, wondering why? I may purchase a GI model for kicks.

[c3 rolling]

Thanks for all the replies and votes guys. It looks like I'm in the norm. Maybe I should play the devils advocate and do a thread like this for Glocks? lol.

[yoitsbruce]

my springer hates hp's, semi wad cutters and flat nosed rounds but it loves 230gr round nose bullets, sent it back to factory to correct the feeding issues, customer service is quick. will get another

[nick]

The only 1911s I have are Dan Wessons (PM7, RZ45, and CBOB). All performed flawlessly from the start (alright, I got the PM7 used). In fact, I ran an endurance test on the PM7 to see how far I could push it (I cleaned and lubed it, and then tried to see how long I didn't have to do either. It took ~4300 rounds of various ammo, including some really dirty Wolf steel case and two trips to the desert (it was quite windy, with sand everywhere) until the first malfunction. At that point, the gun had carbon, dirt, and sand everywhere.

So, try Dan Wessons, you might finally find that problem-free 1911.

[jeffrice6]

Springers, Kimbers & Baers (oh my)... Have all ran right out-the-box!

[GM4spd]

I didn't get it new out of the box but for the last 40 years it is flawless
with hardball---never tried anything else! I don't know how it was for
the 55 years before I got it Pete

[teflondog]

My Les Baer TRS had a few hiccups during the first 300 rounds. After that it hasn't had any malfunctions. My Ed Brown SF has been 100% reliable from the start.

[Blackhawk556]

in about 400 rounds I've had 2 failure to ejects. that's it.

springfield loaded 9mm with target sights.

Sent from Los Alamos Nuclear Facility

[MedicManSF]

My SA MC Operator and Kimber Warrior II were flawless but my 2 Colts and RIA needed some break in.