"OK", you say, "Another 1911, big deal". Well, it is a big deal when you have a fully machined steel frame 1911 with a carry optic, that comes priced similar to the "big name" guy's basic model. So, before you "buy a name" and pay too much, take a look at the Girsan MC1911S Government model, and don't forget, it includes a limited LIFETIME warranty.
"It broke before I could even load it. Had a 200-pound trigger pole. The magazine had to be pulled out with a pair of pliers. The sear spring busted before I could even load it. Try to get a hold of EAA—good luck! If you can get them on the phone, you’ve hit the lottery! I took it back to the gun shop and had them mail it back to EAA. I wrote them an ugly letter and put it in the box. I have a Tisas; it works like a Swiss watch. I wanted the better sights that the Girsan has, but not at this level of quality, which is zero!