I was looking around at base 1911s and came across the American Classic Standard. I know the RIA is about the best bang for buck, these are close to the same price ~$350.00, and it says they are also filipino made also, so I figured they might be the same thing anyways. I can get a springfield GI for ~ $450.00, but I was searching around and noticed that the olyeller guy doesn't seem so fond of them. Being that most of you think so highly of him, even though I don't know him, I took this into consideration. Is the biggest downfall to the Springfield the rear sight? Does anyone happen to have an american classic?