Hello everyone. I would like some opinions on this and other 1911 style pistols. I have researched and read for weeks about the Star pistols and am reasonably convinced they are a good quality piece. I have never owned a 1911 style pistol and will probably end up keeping what i purchase for quite a while. With that said I have been reading here and other sources that these pistols can be bought for $150 - $250 but also they have been going up in price over the last couple of years. Currently I am looking at one on Gunbroker, in what appears to be almost new condition, for $320 - final price after shipping and FFL would be $360. I know the BS model was made up to 1983 so I'm assuming this explains the condition. If I'm going to spend this amount of money is there another 1911 I should be considering for a bit more. I really like this pistol as it looks the closest to a Colt I've seen. Thanks to all who reply.