So after an ugly split between some family there is a 1911 carried by my former uncle's bootlegger grandfather back and forth to Canada during "business" trips that is looking for a home. I got the phone call a few days ago that it definitely needs to get out of his house, so I'll be taking possession of it pretty soon.
I know that the thumb safety is stuck from when I got to fondle it but otherwise the gun appears to be in good shape. It is in fair condition. It has some holster wear and some pitting on the slide, so it's not a collector piece as it stands. I'm just going to clean it up and keep it as a shooter and occasional winter carry piece.
Ive never owned a 1911, or a 45 period. Can an old 1911 handle the Lee 230-TC or is a RN my only option? Are there any quirks to the platform I need to be aware of? Are the old GI mags acceptable or am I going to want something more modern?
I'm stoked... really, really stoked. I've wanted a 1911 for a while. I had no idea I'd trip over an original.