My opinion is worth as much as anyone's, maybe less, but I've always considered 1911s to be "church guns" i like them. Some shoot exceptionally well. Most feel really good, but in my opinion if youre not going to spend 800+ on a 1911 then you're better off with a good modern striker fired handgun that holds more, weighs less, is about as accurate or just as accurate, and provides a rail for a light. I like CZs because to me they provide the design benefits i like in the shape of the 1911 with a higher capacity and a smooth double action trigger all for less than 800. And thats an all steel gun. Very reliable. For anything else you can't beat glocks.