If you want a great, almost custom, railed 1911, you should check out the Dan Wesson Professional. I recently picked one up and all I can say is, WOW! I picked mine up off the forums here and got a heal of a deal. Thing was in minty condition. I sold a Valor years back and have had sellers remorse ever since. Finding this one almost makes up for it. Either way, 1911's rock!!