Caj, save pennies in the pickle jar for a couple more weeks and get the USFA or the Colt.

You won't regret it.

If you ever got a chance to look at one side by side with the Ruger, the decision would make itself.

Some of the Colts coming out now are awfully nice. I think they feel the competition from USFA.

I used to have a couple of 3rd gen Colts, and they were very nice examples. The USFA has some nice features that the Colt has not had for a long time, like case colored hammers. I think in general the CCs on the USFA guns look a little better. If I were in the market, it'd be a tough choice between the Colt and the USFA.