I have a 2012 bought new Colt S80 .38 Super and I love it. Since new it's had a few modest mods and some polishing. I use it for 2 gun competition and it's been exposed to all kinds of fine, moon dust and never failed. I think one of the things one can do to keep a 1911 running is to use full power ammo, full power springs and quality magazines. I use Wilson, Tripp, McCormack and original Colt.