I'm a new owner of a s&w m&p 45c got the 50$ rebate
I also own a ria 1911 compact and my ria is now for sale
I guess its mainly my preference I have put enough time in each gun that I have realized a few differances
1- the m&p is half the weight which is nicer to carry
2- both guns have high capacity mags so even on that
3- the ria came stock with one mag opposed to the 2 from s&w
4- the m&p has a nicer finish by far
5- the sites on each are stock sites and both work to my liking even there
6- I give the trigger pull to the ria but not by much
7- accuracy I give to the m&p
8- aesthetically the 1911 is nicer but after getting over
The fact that the m&p is gecko45 approved I can't help
But appreciate the fact that the m&p feels better in my hand like the way some ppl like menthols over full flavor, its my opinion.
9- the ria was more picky on ammo
10- m&p is more consealable thinner profile

In my opinion the
m&p was my best
logical choice for a 45 for me I'm curious what do other owners think of their m&p 45s ?
Think I made a good choice?