You might want to check out the new Smith and Wessons also. They seem to be getting some pretty good reviews. I would say the Kimbers, Springfield and Smiths are on the same level, just personal differences. But I don't own any of them so I would listen to the people who have them. I prefer older Colt 70 series, if you could find one of those at a good price and upgrade the sights and maybe a match grade barrel I think you would have just as good a gun for around the same money.