The Ruger SR1911 is an excellent gun, but worth waiting around for the prices to drop. I always wanted a dressed out Harley Davidson, and refused to pay more than list price for one. Eventually, factory stock caught up with demand. I bought a 2009 Electra Glide Ultra Classic new for $2500 less than list price! I say wait on it... the market will catch up, and the prices will eventually drop.