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Sights you can see and a trigger you can manage, then, plenty of practice!

My experience is pretty much focused on Colt. I have, over the years, owned a couple of Kimber 1911's, but sold them. My EDC for many years has been a Colt LW Officer's Model, and I own a few Gov't models and two LW Commanders. Never unhappy with any of them. Stick with Colt...

Hands down, Best .45 ACP magazine you can buy!

On the question that started this thread: Purchase the best pistol you can afford. Learn how to use it effectively. Your life may one day depend on it. DVC

Especially if the purpose of a particular pistol is a fighting tool, best to trust any reliability issues to a professional gunsmith, then take the piece out and function test it yourself before it is put back into service. DVC

Unless you are needing to replace a part (maybe a trigger, mainspring ?), no need to go past basic field strip, lubricate and reassemble. DVC

Good luck DVC

You get what you pay for. Colt is still Made In USA, reasonably priced. Great parts availability, and, with regular basic maintenance, it goes bang every time the trigger is pressed... DVC

For a purchase with never any regrets, buy a Colt. DVC

Remember...Front sight-Press! You will do fine.

AMEN!

Put your fiat currency into physical gold and silver. Things could get worse before they get better. DVC

We must stay vigilant. Take our business where we are welcome...Period.

Beautiful! Welcolme from the Texas Hill Country.

I saw one of these Turkish pistols at a gun show, recently. Appeared to be well made. As for me, all my 1911 pistols are Colt's. No interest in changing what works for me. DVC

Agreed. If your tactical plan is to miss a lot, then you need a double stack 9mm pistol. Better to work on a quick disabling center mass hit with a large (.45) proven fight stopper! DVC

Important to be armed with a weapon you shoot well, in a caliber sufficient to stop a fight.

Listen to Busa Dave

Must assess the situation prior to any action, unless you are under direct or immanent threat. Situational awareness may well prevent the exposure to danger. Live in Yellow...

No surprises. Learn to live in a 'relaxed state of awareness', (Condition Yellow). Pay attention to what is going on around you.