got some chuckles off the back and forth over weather higher priced guns are worth the money over low priced guns and debates on slide fit not a factor in accuracy compared to barrel, barrel bushing etc.
My 2cents, you often pay for what you get in guns up to a point. Some might well think its worth it to pay 1200-1400 for a gun with forged or billet machined precision internals and great fit and finish, vs lesser priced versions chocked full of mim parts and lesser grades of finish, yea they may well shoot just as well but wont begrudge someone for liking the finer look and feel of a higher end 1911.
As far as accuracy goes theres several factors, Barrel, match barrels are more accurate. period. to get the most from a match grade barrel you must have a properly fitted barrel bushing. By this i mean the bushing should require a wrench to loosen it from the slide and the end of the barrel last 1/2" anyway should be a snug slip fit with the rest of the barrel relieved enough to allow for reliability. barrel lugs toggle and head-spacing should also be corrected for good fit. finally i disagree about slide fit, as in my experience getting that last measure comes from good frame rail to slide fit. any large amount of slop will imo throw off accuracy simply because movement of the 7" slide and a 5" barrel probably wont always follow the same arc of deflection. That said chances are even a real good shot wouldnt notice that difference though a match barrel and fitted bushing would likely improve most 1911`s accuracy. but then again so will better sights and trigger. you throw all that together and your going to have what les baer sells for $2500, more or less. .... get it? lol