I was watching a Youtube vid were some on paid $3000 for a 1911. A few weeks ago I was talking to someone who paid about $2000 for a four inch barrel 1911. I know there are people will pay that much for one. I know a lot of cops that have paid up to $2000 for one that they could use on duty. I have shot 1911s and they are nice. My father would tell me there is one gun and that is a 1911. I shoot Glocks and I think they are nice too. If I was going to buy a 45ACP I would want 10 to 14 rounds of 45, not 8 and something that did not require a Gun Smith to work on. I don't know, I cannot see me spending $2000 on a 45 when I can spend $700 on a G21 with night sights. Is it the work that makes them so expensive? What is the different between a Springfield Operator and a Wilson Combat 1911 or an Ed Brown 1911 or a S&W E Sires 1911? Is it the parts, the way it is put together, reputation? I just cannot see myself paying up $2000 for a handgun, a rifle, yes. I am not trying to start any debate on makers or way a 1911 is better them a Glock, just want to know why so much.