I have 2 of the Para GI Experts, and also own a Springfield GI. All of them perform flawlessly, but I prefer the trigger pull of the Para's, and the finish seems a little nicer. They are a cheap reliable 1911. I have shot Austin's DW and it is really nice. I have around 400 rounds through one of my Para's and it has been pretty good. Only a few hiccups, but could have been due to cheap ammo.