Thanks for all the info. I learned a lot from these posts. Makes me think I should look into an older S&W (or a newer one?). I learned handgun shooting using S&W revolvers in the late 1940's, .38 and .32. Shot a few ex-military 1911 .45's during those years. Carried the 1911 and the S&W Combat Masterpiece, at times, during my 22 years in the USAF. Recently, my shooting buddy talked me into shooting .45ACP. Wound up buying a couple of SIG 1911's and three HK's in .45ACP, including the much praised HK Mark 23. I should experience other offerings.