So let's say I bought a TRP. How much money am I looking at to start swapping out the MIM parts?
I'd actually like to shoot a stock 1911, and one that has been modified. Or even a Dan Wesson.
Then drive on down here. I keep a stock Smith E Series around, all I have done to it is swap out the springs and added a clamp on magwell. You can shoot it side by side with my Wilson. Yes there is a difference. But I assure you the $800 Smith is quite accurate and has been very reliable.
CM worked over a couple of guns for me. Even with the MIM parts the triggers are just fine. Eventually those parts will wear out and not maintain the surfaces. At that time I'll take them somewhere to have new parts fit up. So far I have SW1911s that have made it through high round count pistol classes and USPSA matches. So the MIM stuff is serviceable.
I am not holding out hope that Smith and Wesson will ever give me a commission.