I went into Clark Bros. years ago with the intention of buying my first .45 1911. Like some, I'd had my first experience with them in the Army. The man behind the counter told me he didn't have a single .45 on hand. I couldn't believe it...all that way and now I was going home empty handed.
But, he asks me....would I be interested in a Colt 10mm Delta Elite?
It went home with me and has been my only side arm ever since.