I have an $1800 1911 and its a great gun, worth every penny. That being said, I carry a glock 17 every day. Im not a "glocks are better than 1911's" guy. The glock just fits my needs more than a 1911. Ive used hundreds of pistols over the years and the only pistols I own now are 1911's and glocks. I only carry glocks because they are lighter, have better mag capacity, and Ive changed the trigger to be as 1911ish as possible. 2.75 pounds with no pre-travel. For target and competition shooting, the 1911 is almost impossible to beat. For concealed carry and self defense, I will always use a glock.