Well, I have all but ruled out a Para. I just can't see paying $1100 for a gun that may work. I hear the S&W 1911 is good, don't understand why they don't make a 40 cal. After all it is a S&W 40 right? Would a s&w 1911 single stack be in a production class in things like ipsc? I have looked at the m&p pro, which is much cheaper than the others but I don't think it has the same trigger reset speed as like a 1911. My own estimation based on what I have researched. I know I am all over the place but that is why I am here expressing thoughts on the subject. Thanks.