I always wanted a 1911 and recently bought a new Springfield Range Officer. Nice looking and tight tolerances. When I got it home, I noticed in good light idiot marks on the frame where the guy at the gun store had disassembled the gun and put it back together. They didn't have any more new ones, so I traded for a 1980s vintage Colt Commander and $150. The Colt is plainer, and definitely loose in comparison. But I love the Colt. There is no reason to go for tight tolerances in a gun that has to be reliable and only be accurate to 40 yards.
I think there is a reason the military went to Barettas. They are very intuitive in handling. A Kimber to me is nicely made, but all wrong in the handling.
