(Comment Poll) Which brand 1911 do you prefer?

1911s are great all around guns. Its been around for almost 100 years, designed by the Albert Eignstein of firearms development, John M. Browning. Originally assigned to Colt for mass production, today there are countless brands who say they are the best. I at this moment don't exactly have a favorite. When I get one, I know it will be a mid-length or a commander length, and it will be more of an elegance piece, since the Glock is my reliable no frills pistol. So I'm going to leave this up to you. Please tell me what brand 1911 is your favorite, and why that is. You have Kimber, Colt, Para Ordnance, Springfield, Wilson Combat, Smith & Wesson, and many more. And please be serious.

Gun Shop Blues

America is great! Freedom in capitalism, freedom of choices, freedom of guns. So when I have some spare money from paychecks working a job, I can buy a gun of my choice, because it's my hobby. Where do I go? A locally owned gun shop. Now, new gun owners often will go to a gun shop and look at their choices, ask the clerk/owner about them based on their experience, and it's good information. Then there's people like me who are experienced in firearms, and often this is where the trouble begins.

Gun Shop Blues (2)

Because there are so many companies and so many guns, there are so many opinions. The most recent time I went to one, I was looking for a scope base rail for my AR15 rifle, I didn't want to wait for delivery from online. I asked them if they had them, and they said no, because "they were getting away from the 'black rifle.' GIVE ME A BREAK!!! The AR15 is the most accessorizable rifle in the world, and places can make tons of money selling them for that particular gun alone. I don't know what they were going with that statement. I've been to another place that when I mentioned the company that made my AR, he alluded to it being a piece of crap, then tried to promote a Colt AR15. "Well, if you want a real AR, you go with a Colt, the best AR with the best value."

Gun Shop Blues (3)

Well, for some reason it is true, Colt has the best value, they are much more expensive than other ARs, and they tend to resell a lot higher, but in terms of quality, Colts are mediocre and average. Many companies strive to make better quality and fit and finish than Colts. It just amazes me that many people twice our age make up claims that are not true, and have not been tested, when I have seen for myself that they are not true, and it is just an opinion that they mix up the facts in a blender. It makes me wonder what misleading information gun shop proprietors give to new gun owners.