Ejection port is nice to have modified but not necessary. A gun with a weak or bent ejector will still eject but if its not flared it might be problematic. Not necessary but I do prefer it.

I don't own a SA, but a buddy is a big SA fan has a V12, range officer and many many other. The V12 is probably the best Springer out there, love that thing. His range officer is pretty nice too, wouldn't be ashamed to own that piece either!!

I have used buds a couple of times and found they are excellent. Never had an issue with them. Can't speak for Grabagun......

Love my full-size Springfield and I don't find carrying it difficult, pitor. However, I'd also enjoy having a Commander size, too and will one day. Lot's of decent 1911s can be had for $1K so good luck in your search.

WARNING, 1911s are like Lays potato chips, you can't have just one! funny

someone carries something besides .45??? :confused:

I'm quickly narrowing down my decision. It's going to be a full size government model, and either going to be a Colt or Springfield Armory.

From Colt website

"Built on a blued carbon steel slide and frame, the Competition Pistol has been modified with an undercut trigger guard and fit with an upswept “memory button” grip safety. The slide has a lowered and flared ejection port for more reliable case ejection and cut for Novak sights. The pistol comes with a fiber optic front sight and a fully-adjustable rear sight.

The Competition Pistol is fit with a 5-inch National Match barrel, dual-spring recoil system and holds 8+1 in .45 and 9+1 in 9mm. For a nice finishing touch it comes with custom blue and black machined G10 grips engraved with the Colt logo.

On top of all that Colt is listing the Competition Pistol at $899, making it competitive pistols in more ways than one. Colt is at the top of their game when it comes to 1911s and whether you’re a practiced sports shooter or just looking for a great gun to take to the range the Competition Pistol is an incredible value–this gun is going to make a lot of short lists."

Awesome. This might be the one...

So far it has come down to either the Springfield Armory loaded or the Colt competition

Check out the Colt

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Either one will serve you well.

I like it and I know a guy (a big guy) that knows a thing or two about custom grips.

I don't understand the dual recoil spring concept in a fullsize 1911

Me either.

Pedro....go to the Dremel Room and read some of Dave Wait's posts on reliability work and adjustments SOME 1911's need before making your final decision.Dave carried an RIA, but Dave was also a fairly accomplished gunsmith. IMHO, for someone who has yet to carry a 1911, Colt would be ok, Springfield a little bit better, but if I had a grand I may save a little more and get a Dan Wesson. YMMV