Thanks guys. I think I am going to get the Ruger for my first pistol. It only runs $379. The costs on the 1911 were a little more than I wanted to spend. I love the feel of the ruger cuz I have large hands. In a year or soI will have the Kimber gold match target. I can't pull the trigger on $1300 gun right now. Thanks again for your help. I am going to call ruger on Jan 2 to see if I can do a trigger job on the ruger.