[sgtrock]

Hi Guys
I guess this is as good a place to jump in, if I may.
Just my 2 cents worth, of what I know, which is'nt alot.
My first handgun I bought and still have is a Springfield, loaded model, off the shelf, .45, I love it, I think I paid around 780.00 including tax. I, like so many of you, did my home work on what I wanted. I shot quite a few friends guns but, none had a 1911, or a .45, I did shoot one a few times in the military, but was not an officer, so I did not carry one. But I sure liked the feel of them, they just fit my hands so good. And now I own 3 of them, the other 2 are both Dan Wesson's one is off the shelf, one is custom made by the guys at DW which is now DW/CZ. They are both in 10mm, I fell for the ballistics of the 10. it is some snotty cartridge.
My DW's did not cost as much as a Kimber but they still do have hiccups like all 1911's will. I reload for everything I have except for 9mm and 40s&w[cheap buy on these], any ways, It took me a little restlin around to get my reloads to function properly. All 3 are different in what they like. It does keep it interesting. I say buy what you like, I jumped on the Springfield, because it felt nice in my hands , price, plus I wanted a .45. I will how ever stay away from the really cheap stuff out there. I do have a piece of junk that I wittle on so I don't touch my good guns with my dremel tool though. pretty long post I know. Thanks for time. sgtrock