Couldn't have said it better Longbeard.

Thats a friggin rip off.

You can get a brand new Taurus 1911 for right at $500, and it is a MUCH better gun than those Daly's. Our gunsmith fixed one last week (a Daly that is) that the takedown pin broke on as the guy was firing it. The slide went downrange with the bullet.

While the Taurus is better, if you are going to get a 1911, save your money and GET a 1911...read: Kimber.