Yup, instead of replacing the 1911s when they wore out, they kept rebuiding the rattletraps well beyond their prime.

I don't understand how a beretta frame could break, any abuse that could break a Beretta frame will most certainly ruin a1911 frame as well. The only major part that frequently fails on a beretta is the locking block- they are suppposed to be good for about 10,000 rounds. When they do break, a new locking block only costs about $20 and takes 5 minutes to install. Contrast that to a 1911 where everything needs to be handfitted in order to work properly, or a plastic glock that cannot be repaired.