re: Colt 1911

Tex was so sure of himself that he said it twice! And I agree with him. Springfield is a solid choice. You can get in one for anything from 600 for the GI to 1500 for one with all the bells and whistles. 1911's are works of art and they all have there quirks. Look around on the interwebz for things to look for like fit and finish. Tons of info out there. Colt has gotten their crap together after some poor years and are again making nice weapons. Kimber seems to be on the decline and Springfield is putting out solid weapons. Any better and you jump to Wilson combat or les Baer. Those make your wallet hurt.