I recently bought a Dan Wesson Valor (Bobtail Commander), which is probably the best production 1911 money can buy.

The gun true to the 1911 heritage is in .45 ACP, has grip and external safeties, Trijicon 'Straight 8' night sights and awesome looking G 10 grips. Calling this a production gun is almost an insult, everything about it is custom / hand built. The slide to frame / barrel / bushing fitting is so tight and perfect that it took me the better part of an hour disassemble and reassemble it. The machining is simply outstanding.

Holding the gun for the first time the word that comes to mind is quality. ...