I think what he told you has some merit...In a very broad sense. The full size .45 does shoot alittle different than most other handguns. Learning to shoot one accurately, just like any firearm takes practice. When I was a LEO, we carried revolvers and shot them often. When in the military, we were forced to shoot the 1911's, OLD 1911's at that. It took some getting used to in order for me to shoot accurately. Now, after many years, I have little problem going from one to the other. I think if you buy a good quality 1911, you'll have loads of fun at the range and certainly have a good defense hangun as well. My only beef with mine is the weight as a carry gun compared to other handguns. It's big and it's heavy, but it's what I choose more often than not. It just feels right in my hand. Buy a good one. Everyone deserves at least one 1911 in .45.