[Rick Lee]

I went out shopping for a nice 1911 three yrs ago. The price point was $1000-1300. At that time the Colt Gold Cup and Springfield TRP were the two contenders. Then I saw a nickel nitron SIG 1911 with a rail and night sights, checkered front strap, magwell, etc. and got it for $1000 NIB out the door. It had all the same features as or more than the others, was a little cheaper, and it is such an awesome pistol. Will. Never. Sell.

Shortly thereafter I found a real clean, used Dan Wesson Valor for $1050. Snagged it, later traded it for a Commander-size V-Bob and so regret it. I want that Valor back, but they are a lot more expensive now.

The last Colt I'll ever own is the Series 70 Commander my dad gave me a few yrs ago. I've owned about 5-7 others and all were total junk compared to my dad's.