There are no dumb questions, just dumb people with questions!
The 1911 is, without a doubt and not up for debate, the greatest handgun ever created. John Moses Browning was the most gifted inventor the world has ever seen, and probably the #1 genius of all time. How often do I need the theory of relativity? Never. How often do I stop to appreciate the Winchester 1894 or Ma Deuce? More often than never.
It is simple, rugged, all but flawless in operation under any conditions, and a natural fit for shooters. Everything about it makes perfect sense and there is no extra crap on it. Probably the safest auto I can imagine. Grip and thumb safeties must be disengaged and the hammer cocked before it fires.
In short, I am something of a fan.