I bought a Colt model year 1918 reintroduction replica from Colt a few years ago (after the S&W) for $1k and put another $750 into the action. I've since bought a Dan Wesson Valor.
This is by far my favorite 1911 in .45.
27 posted on 07/12/2016 7:53:09 AM PDT by Cobra64
(Common sense isn't common any more.)