I know this question has been answered in many forms on this forum and other forums and I have spent a lot of time contemplating my first 1911 purchase. I considered quality, cost etc etc My friends shun me when I make purchases that are other than the brands sig and kimber etc but I am contemplating a new PT1911 Stainless Taurus which is going for $600 + tx at a local dealer which I by all my guns from or a slightly used Blue one for $450 + tx. from the same dealer. I like stainless guns but rarely opt for the additional $ (figure I could put it towards another gun purchase). For comparison I believe the same dealer is selling the RIA new I believe 369 or 389. The best price online for a taurus pt1911 blue is around 500 delivered plus transfer fees. My reasoning for the Taurus is it seems like a decent gun for the price but before I purchase either of the (2) guns above any suggestions on a decent 1911 in the same price range ? Thanks.