Hey Jeff,
What a coincidence. Yeah I have been in Texas in police for 37 years mostly at a D/FW police department (29 of the years). The rest at smaller departments. We have had 1911's for all of the time at the department and now we moved to Kimbers as the carry pistol so yeah we sure are taught how to be a 1911 person and still no possibility of change.
My last name is two words Aboul Hosn, so Joe AH that's me. Tell you brother good luck to him, I retired two years ago and have enjoyed every minute of it.
Take care my friend.