. 'bout on par with the formerly my Loaded Champion. The Taurus PT1911 was flawless in the short time I owned it. It was a .45, but they do offer it in 9. Going back to the EMP, and having some experience with a Colt Gov't Model, I kinda wish I had either tracked down or waited for a Defender in 9MM. These were all, with the exception of the Gov't Model, purchased with the idea of carry. You didn't specify that as your intent. I will admit that I totally went dark-side. Yes, rented, fired, bought, and now carry a Glock 19. For what TAM referred to as "swagger factor" I really wish that Colt would re-introduce the Commander in 9 mil... I might give up some capacity for that. This is all assuming, of course, that the Defender or the Wishful Thinking Commander was as hungry for a variety of ammo as my Gov't. It's the dimple in the load ramp, don't ya know.On par with AEA, though I have never dealt with one personally, I have heard NOTHING but good things about the RIA and some other ARMSCOR 1911's. Across several forums, with even snobbery to boot. And ignore.