Kieth -- can't argue or disagree with you because I've been quite happy to date with singla action 1911's. Gotta admit I have no experience with DA's. That leaves me open to criticism 'cause it's my responsibility to keep myself up to date & informed. Having said that, there are an awful lot of folks out there who have decided to shell out good $$$ for DA's. Maybe it's the uncomfortable feeling of putting one under your waistband with one up the spout & the hammer all the way back. Biggest complaint I've heard about all DA's to date is the crummy triggers. This firearm, the Para Ordnance LDA, sounds like it makes that complaint disappear.