Gents, what's the first thing that comes to mind if a (commercial) mil-spec 1911A1 can't hold the paper at 7 yds, and seems to randomly 'spray' POI's from shot to shot. I don't want to name the maker just yet, it might bias your answers. The pistol chambers, extracts, ejects and fires very reliably. I thought it might be me - old shakey hands - but I do pretty well with my 1918 M1911 Colt, same ammo etc.
I'm thinking something's wrong with the barrel/bushing machining but that's just a guess. Your thoughts are much appreciated. lee