I'm opposite, I ain't a colt man. I'm a Ruger man. I like the way Rugers look. I like the adjustable sights. I like the centered trigger. I like new models because I like carrying 6 rounds. A colt is what? Near a thousand? A Ruger is $400-$500 used. That sounds like a deal to me.
Now I recognize the history of colts. Ruger took up where colt left off. The deal breaker either way for me is carrying 6 rounds.