May I be so bold to write...Use your money for more useful tools or preps.
The 1911 is a fine handgun. I use to have several (Lost in Hurricane Sandy) either in standard 1911 or Hi-Power models. With that caviott written, I would rather own a newly manufactured battle handgun that costs less and carries more ordinance, than a beat up Army issue 1911 that will go for north of $1,000-. Or a new solar panel system complete with batteries, panel and regulator.
Yes blaspheme but true....