#2 it's a complete barrel , mach'd from a Shilen blank , no iron sights , with a rail mach'd in . #3 that is my feeling as well , i've got some 1911's with clark barrels that hold 1.25" @ 25yds . i got my 41 in the late 60's , so i thought is was time to give her a little treat , plus i'm starting to see the benif to a red dot .