I'm happy to take this down if it's already out there.
What's your take on the toughest, most rugged, reliable, end of the world, semi-auto pistol out there? 1911 is not an option.
A good 1911 is too easy, hence the rule. No offense to glock people, they're ugly and reliable. I have both myself. I like my makarovs too, it's a tank, but i worry about the durability of the firing pin.