This is my opinion only...but then you're asking for opinions here, right? If you're getting 1 ftf per 1K rds WITH NO CLEANING in between, you're in great shape. After 1K rds any gun is grungy enough to choke. If you're getting 1 ftf per 1K and you keep the gun clean, it's time to look harder at everything, because SOMETHING isn't right. 1911's, when set up and maintained correctly, WORK every time (disregarding parts failures and bad ammo) Next time you have a ftf, don't just clear it and go on (unless you're in a firefight, then just proceed), stop and analyize the failure, even in the middle of a match. You want to note the exact position of the round, has it cleared the mag? Is the nose of the bullet down below the barrel, hung up on the ramp, jammed against the barrel hood, has the bullet nose made it into the chamber but wedged there at an extreme angle, etc. Is it the same kind of failure, same position each time, etc. Is it your reloads, or a particular brand of factory ammo? Once you've got that info, you can really nail the problem and fix it. Once fixed, you'll gain tremendous confidence in the weapon platform you've chosen. Face it, for match use, in IPSC at least, you're looking at 1 bad jam every 6-8 club match's,and cost you 1st place, on the street that 1 jam will come when you've engaged 1 goblin and his partner is still coming at you and you'll really, REALLY want that next round to feed. The advice is worth what you've paid for it.