Nope. Most people report that they typically turn to dust in their hands after 500 rounds.
Yes, they are just as reliable. Reports of unreliability come from tightly fitted guns. Only vice with stainless steel is it has greater friction than carbon steel, so it isn't wise to tighten the slide/frame fit on a custom gun.
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D. Kamm
USGI M1911/M1911A1 Pistols Website
http://www.geocities.com/M1911_M1911A1
[This message has been edited by dsk (edited 09-29-2001).]

Yes, they are just as reliable. Reports of unreliability come from tightly fitted guns. Only vice with stainless steel is it has greater friction than carbon steel, so it isn't wise to tighten the slide/frame fit on a custom gun.
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D. Kamm
USGI M1911/M1911A1 Pistols Website
http://www.geocities.com/M1911_M1911A1
[This message has been edited by dsk (edited 09-29-2001).]