Thanks Guys,

While I do not really like the look of the colts I just like military handguns & like the idea of the 1917's firing 45acp & this colt is drawing me to it as it has ivory grips & is a 1918 manufactured classic that looks to be in good shape !!! The closest I have got to finding a S&W 1917 is a new "Classic" series model 22 & even that is a 4 month wait

There is no limit to the number of handguns that I can own as long as my safe storage meets the Police requirement which it does as I have just had my safe inspected by the Police again & they are happy with it So I could get the Colt & keep looking for a S&W or I might just get the new model 22 as I really like my Smiths & just get a "plug" if it has the lock like my model 29-10 Classic We just don't see the great guns that you guys have over there & for some reason we see a lot of Smith victories & of course the Webleys but not any early big bore Smiths

Still not sure what I will do but I'll keep you posted

Thanks Guys.

JD