The 1500 makes you do your homework! I just purchased a 1911 from buds (on line), the price was cheaper than the 1500,( $5-70), cheaper, But BUD's is slow. Plus 10 bucks to shop the 1500. Bud's is slow, my 1911 has been in the shipping department for 3 days now. It does list 3-7 business days for shipping. AND it was in stock (WTF)