I just bought a new Colt 1991A1 Stainless and couldn't be happier. One problem I did have was the magazine, the feed lips were set too wide, allowing the bullet to leave the mag too soon and jam the gun. A different mag cured the problem and I proceeded to shoot over 300 rounds that afternoon (hollowpoint, FMJ, wadcutter and reloads) even mixing them up in the mag and not a single malfunction. I also got groups below 2 inches at 25 yards when I fired prone. Many groups were closer to the 1 inch mark(honest, no foolin'!)I also own a Kimber Custom and have so far found my Colt to shoot just as accurately and reliably. As far as durability goes, I just got mine so I can't answer that from personal experience, but from other member's experiences the Colt seems to just keep on going and going and going. Sorry about the long winded post, I'm just very satisfied with mine and I am sure you would be too if that's what you decide on.