A philosophical question or a pragmatic one? From an existential standpoint, Wilson makes one heck of a fine firearm. How well they perform full of mud or sand is a question I'd want answered though. Tight tolerances don't necessarily make for great battlefield hardware. The AK-47 is probably the most obvious example.
Lots of wars were fought before Bill Wilson set up shop in 1977. The 1911's seem to do OK without him.
So many forget how long the platform has been around....1911...get it.
I have an example my uncle carried in Korea and the Nam. It is a loose piece but still runs. It has all the patina and the history. We take it out to the dance on special occasions.