"I agree with 73 on the lack of a grip safety... I wish it had one."
The grip safety is a plus. Ironically, John Browning really didn't see the need for it. The original 1911 design seemingly did not have this feature. It was added per the request of the US Army. Something about a concern Cavalry soldiers would shoot themselves somehow; I forget exactly how that tale goes.
Mr. Browning did not incorporate the grip safety in his last (and maybe best) pistol design, the P35 Hi-Power. I have both; I do prefer the Hi-Power although I surely have no gripe with my 1911.
The grip safety is a plus. Ironically, John Browning really didn't see the need for it. The original 1911 design seemingly did not have this feature. It was added per the request of the US Army. Something about a concern Cavalry soldiers would shoot themselves somehow; I forget exactly how that tale goes.
Mr. Browning did not incorporate the grip safety in his last (and maybe best) pistol design, the P35 Hi-Power. I have both; I do prefer the Hi-Power although I surely have no gripe with my 1911.