I bought the two-tone E-Series for three reasons - it comes with night sights, I liked the idea of the bobbed grip frame and I found it attractive. The "fish scale" look didn't turn me off because it's different from what we usually see on 1911s.

I didn't give a lot of concern to its long-term durability because I don't plan to shoot it a lot as I have two S&W Performance Center 1911s in .38 Super and .45 ACP for that. I've owned the Sc for about five years and can honestly state that less than a box of shells have been through it.

As far as offering first-hand ownership experience with the guns you listed, I cannot do that. I hope you find some folks who can.

Ed