[jeepcreep927]

Wow Sgt.!

I don't know if I'd go so far as you did with the last line, but the rest I agree with.

I am not a huge 1911 fan, but I do understand and empathize with the original post. I suppose it's no different than owning a really expensive cat (I use the cat anology because cats, like 1911's are, well, never mind ).
No matter what the papers say, at the end of the day it's still a frikkin cat, and the basics never change no matter what price tag or polished goodies it sports.

 

[jeepcreep927]

No, I meant that more like, there's really no room, in my opinion, for ANYONE who owns a firearm and is responsible, to look down on someone else's guns (assuming the other person is also responsible and makes educated decicions on a gun purchase). I would like to have another full size 1911 and was going to get a RIA. Unfortunately broken cars came first.

I realize it's not a Wilson or Les Baer, but I don't think I need to impress someone with the price I paid for a gun. 230 grains hits just as hard from either.

All said and done I guess it's personal preference and the depth of the pockets, but I wouldn't say one is fundamentally better than another.