If the 1911 was new

[k9870]

Hypothetically, lets say, the 1911 never existed, and was just released today. How do you think it would do?

I don't think it would fare very well, personally, at least not for a while. One thing that makes 1911s so popular is how time proven they are for durability and reliability. Problem is, these days everyone wants tacticool guns, high capacity is king, and people dont like SAO. It seems DAO is getting big (to my disappointment, I hate DAO autos) and polymer frames are the norm.

I believe, eventually, though, people would notice its excellent accuracy and trigger, and it would be taken in by target/idpa shooter, and work its way into the mainstream. What do you think.?