So after all the talk of Springfields I may have to look into those as well. I figured they were alot more expensive. The r1 that I saw was right around $750 if memory serves correct. Again I appreciate everyone's input! I guess you could say I'm into the "new age" type guns. The infamous "black guns" glock,m&p, and XDs and I own several but I have really been wanting a 1911. And my knowledge on these were low, so any advice I'm definitely noting!
This was me. I had shot my grandfather's and uncle's 1911s all of my life plus 1911 "type" weapons, but I never got around to owning a real 1911 of my own until this year.
I loved my XD and still love my M&P.....but my Springfield MC Operator is my princess. I had planned on buying a loaded, Parkerized Springfield 1911 after selling several guns I no longer wanted.....but then I saw that MC Operator in the display case and realized that I didn't really need a compact M&P anyway. (The full size conceals real easily)
So I came home with my railed 1911....and personaly I like the railed look more. Just my style.
I'll never go back.