Thanks for your input GM. I haven't really looked into Les Baer, and the bobtail isn't a must for me. I just need something reliable...finish isn't a big deal, Function over form.
FWIW, bobtails do conceal better for some people. I just found that in a Milt Sparks VM2 nothing prints with my body type, even full size, so a bob wasn't needed. So for me, I found that the holster was far more important than 1911 mods.
Just understand that I'm not knocking DWs, they are probably the best production 1911s out there next to STI. I'm just saying that they've gotten significantly overhyped so they are now in the custom 1911 price range. They are only making so many VBOBs this year so the price shot up and everyone went nuts trying to find one.
If you really want to price a Les Baer, I'd hit up Proload.com, he has the best prices hands down. I will say that if you search the forums you can find some good deals on a used Baer, Wilson, Brown etc. It's always worked for me anyways.