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I really like the Special Force in a Black stainless GenIII coating

At least you got the kimber idea out of your head Honestly the two you are looking at are pretty comperably equiped. The SA has a few more external features, the DW is probably assembled a little tighter

Wilsons are great, but no semi custom, Wilson included, is the holy grail of 1911s. I don't think any one 1911 is. There are many top custom 1911s by the world's best custom smiths. Wilson is not a custom smith these days, its a name of a semi custom 1911 company.

Quote: Originally Posted by hi im drummer03 I really like the Special Force in a Black stainless GenIII coating It is a nice gun for sure. But like the wilson, at 1 grand +/- more than the other models you mentioned. It should be.

Quote: Originally Posted by bac1023 Out of everything you listed, I feel the TRP is the best. However, its a good deal more expensive than the others. Have you looked at the Dan Wesson Valor? Its their top of the line 1911, but still less expensive than the TRP. I totally concur, and I would add though Wilson is great, a lot of folks do not consider them the "Holy grail of 1911s."

save your pennies and buy your holy grail Wilson

I know it is not one of your choices, but if you get a chance look at the Springfield MC Operator. I absolutley love mine.

+1 on TRP. Great shooter, very reliable and durable. Tie-breaker is life time warranty with great Springfield customer service. My TRP is just as accurate and reliable as my Wilson CQB. I love them both, but the TRP is less $$.

Out of the three you mentioned, I would go for the Wilson. It isn't the "Holy Grail", but it is awesome. (I suspect the "Holy Grail" of 1911's would be the prototype that JMB made himself) I was once one of those who wondered just what the hell was wrong with people spending several thousand dollars on a 1911. Then I had the money to afford one, and I needed noone to explain anything to me. Fit, finish and...

Quote: Originally Posted by bac1023 Out of everything you listed, I feel the TRP is the best. However, its a good deal more expensive than the others. Have you looked at the Dan Wesson Valor? Its their top of the line 1911, but still less expensive than the TRP. Agreed. OP needs to compare a similar "level" of gun in each company's product line to be comparable in quality/value. I think the TRP is now over-priced, but was a...