Wilson Combat requires a 500 round break in....that comes from Bill Wilson himself. I find it strange that you researched 3" 1911's and didn't find anything on reliability issues? It is well documented that less than 5" 1911's have issues. Also, you say that in your research you found that there were break in issues yet you seem upset that the pistols had these same break in issues? As I said, I love my Wilson, It is definitely 3 times the pistol of the Kimber........of course it is also 3 times the price.