I'm thrilled to report that the pistol ran flawlessly - 150 rounds and no malfunctions of any kind whatsoever.  The fact that it was cleaned and lubricated generously with FP-10 before going to the range may have had something to do with that.  I tend to err on the wet-side when it comes to 1911's.  It's also worth mentioning that this is the easiest 1911 I've ever field-stripped and reassembled for the first time.  Perhaps that's just an indication of how well it's built, but all the parts just go together perfectly.  The attention to finishing at the DW factory is like nothing I've ever seen on 1911's I've previously owned.  There's not a squeak or a rattle to be heard.  Yes, the barrel bushing and slide stop took some coaxing, at first, but it wasn't as if I needed to use any special tools.

 

 

Geco 230gr FMJ
Fiocchi 230gr FMJ
Sellier & Bellot 230gr FMJ

 

Distance: 10 yards.  Why 10 yards and not 7?  I don't know.  My 57 year-old eyes seem to focus better at 10 than 7.

 

Position: Standing, offhand

 

 

Fiocchi ammunition has been a consistently good performer in all of my handguns over the years.  I trust it to give me a pretty good idea of a pistol's potential accuracy and tonight was no exception.

 

This was also my first time shooting a pistol equipped with Heinie Straight 8 sights and was immediately impressed by the clarity of the sight picture.  I usually don't shoot all that great at indoor ranges but, they made it easy to fully focus on the target.  Thumbs-up for the sights!

 

Next, a half-box of some leftover Geco 230gr FMJ that I had from a previous range session.  It's one of my favorite factory ammos.  It has shot great in every 1911 and Sig I've ever used it in.  It also works extremely well in my Walther PPQ 45.

 

 

Another thing about Geco is that it's some of the cleanest-shooting ammo I've ever used.  I'm not a huge fan of their 9mm but the .45 ACP has gotta be some of the better factory ammo available.

 

Last but not least, Sellier & Bellot 230gr FMJ.  This was my first experience with S&B .45 ammo and I was not disappointed:

 

 

 

While it is a bit 'smokier' than either the Geco or the Fiocchi, it seemed like the recoil was noticeably milder.  

 

And, trust me, I know these targets ain't nothin' to write home about but, tonight was more of a reliability and operational test than a serious attempt to shoot with precision.  I was so stoked and in such an adrenaline-induced stupor that by the time I left the range tonight, I was giddy.  The pistol exceeded every one of my expectations in terms of accuracy and dependability.  I mean, damn.