So I bought this High Standard 1911 and for the price I was skeptical but to my surprise it turned out to be a sweet shooting gun for less than 500 bucks, needless to say I am pleased with the smoothness of the gun. The action is decent for a gun of this price. I would not hesitate to buy another and the stock grips are to my liking. I have big hands and it fits me nicely. I think these are made by armscour (sp) in Vietnam.