You all are crazy if you think the 1911 can't hang with plastic guns. I own glocks, HK's, and 1911's and the 1911 would be my first choice. I carry a beretta on my body armor, and it sucks balls.
Both are finished with Duracoat HK semi gloss, and Wilson internals. One is a pro carry and one is a custom II. I think they came out beautiful. What do you think?
I bought an LR-308 about a month ago, and now I think it is one of my favorite guns. I never shot the R25, but for the price of the LR you can't go wrong.
KaBoomStick just go get an Eclipse. People say the finish doesn't hold up but mine is 7 years old with 4000 rounds through it and it still looks like new. You won't regret the purchase!!