It is so they can offer a large price range of models, and also offer "Accuracy Packages" from their "Performance Center." Assuming a likely comparison is $700 or so S&W 1911 to the Doug Koenig, as the S/A Range Officer to a TRP.

Rawhyde I PM'd you an interest link with target photos of a S/A Range Officer shot from Ransom Rest @ 25yards.