In my opinion if you want the authenticity of a Colt buy a Colt. S&W 1911's are probably the best "shooter" out of the box on the market. As far as Springfield is concerened it is my understanding that they manufacture their slides and frames somewhere south of the border. In this day and age of...
Well, there certainly are some interesting opions in this debate. I'm more inclined to say single action due to the fact that there is no hammer actuated mechanically by a long trigger stroke. That being said one thing that can be agreed upon is that the M&P series is a home run for S&W. I love...