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<blockquote data-quote="Glocktogo" data-source="post: 1738948" data-attributes="member: 1132"><p>Judging the quality of a handgun goes much deeper than the looks of it. A good handgun should have quality parts that are durable and repeatable. It should have tolerances that provide an acceptable level of accuracy without interfering with function. It should be topped with a finish that provides corrosion and wear resistance that protect the materials. It should have a service life commensurate with it's price. Just saying it shoots fine and looks good isn't an objective rating, it's a subjective one. Objective reviews should always be preferred over subjective reviews. </p><p></p><p>For a hobby shooter that shoots a box or two and takes it home to put away, most any of the 1911 choices will suffice. If your use for the pistol extends beyond that, you really need to quantify what your dollars are buying. Add the cost of any necessary upgrades to make it a true duty grade firearm and compare. Only then have you made an objective choice.</p><p></p><p>Feel free to make your choices by whatever criteria you prefer, but I'd suggest qualifying your recommendations to others based on your criteria, not how you "feel". JMO, YMMV</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Glocktogo, post: 1738948, member: 1132"] Judging the quality of a handgun goes much deeper than the looks of it. A good handgun should have quality parts that are durable and repeatable. It should have tolerances that provide an acceptable level of accuracy without interfering with function. It should be topped with a finish that provides corrosion and wear resistance that protect the materials. It should have a service life commensurate with it's price. Just saying it shoots fine and looks good isn't an objective rating, it's a subjective one. Objective reviews should always be preferred over subjective reviews. For a hobby shooter that shoots a box or two and takes it home to put away, most any of the 1911 choices will suffice. If your use for the pistol extends beyond that, you really need to quantify what your dollars are buying. Add the cost of any necessary upgrades to make it a true duty grade firearm and compare. Only then have you made an objective choice. Feel free to make your choices by whatever criteria you prefer, but I'd suggest qualifying your recommendations to others based on your criteria, not how you "feel". JMO, YMMV [/QUOTE]
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