I have been researching this firearm purchase for some time. After drooling over higher-end semi-custom and custom 1911's, I decided on purchasing the Colt Series 70. This decision was in made in-spite of all the negative reviews that I read. I just wanted something that was made by Colt. After the decision was made, the search began. I was reluctant to order one online after reading mixed reviews; I needed to examine it before buying. By chance, I walked into 93 Outdoor Sports in Salmon, ID and they had the exact Colt 1911 I was looking for. The owner allowed me to fondle the pistol for a few minutes and I was impressed with the fit and finish. IMO, on par with the A2 Dan Wesson I looked at a few weeks earlier. After receiving permission from my much better half, I filled out all the paperwork and payed for my new Colt 1911. After leaving the store, we headed to the range for a trial run. We tried ...