Here’s some thoughts and answers to posts in no particular order.
Colt was never seriously in the running. Maybe they’ve turned their QC and customer service around but anytime I looked at one I just couldn’t get past the threads of disappointment I’ve seen over the years. Yes, everyone puts out a clunker on occasion but I just couldn’t get a warm, fuzzy when I looked at them.
The Vigil frame is forged aluminum but I’m OK with that for a 9mm.
I saw that Specialist on Addicts before I posted this thread. I agree it’s a deal and if it was blued this would have been a “Lookie what I done got!” thread instead.
A DW or TRP were the favorites before I posted this thread and it looks like the general consensus is they are worth the extra money. I’m 30-60 days from having some personal business wrapped up so maybe I can swing both in the near future.