I researched a lot of guns last year, and I wound up buying a CVA Optima in the .45 cal. I got it in the camo /nickle finish. I got it for 179.00. I thought it was a great deal. I went out to shoot it and sight it in and I fell in love. It shoots great and is 100 % better than my knight. Loads easy....I am shooting powerbelt's. I recommend this gun.