Those were my same criteria. If I could not find a decent one for under $800, I was going to pass and get one that I could build up. I was recommended a SA Range Officer Champion, but that was too tall for me. I wanted something that was VERY close to the size of a Glock 19. Then they released the Range Officer Compact, which brought it to the same size. I went and help three different 1911s and after being offered a GREAT deal by Beech Grove Firearms, I went and bought it that night. I shoot it better than my Glock, by just a hair, but I bought it as a range toy/back up carry handgun. I'm glad I bought it too. Depending on where you are, I might be able to meet up on a Thursday or Sunday and you can test it out for yourself.
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