To make a real Rec, It helps to know someones experience. If you don't have much time w/ pistols, and it's not going to get alot of use, go w/ the Smith and keep it loaded w/ .38s's. If you are a big guy w/ Military time, and it's for home defense and the occasional carry situation, I say a 1911, but as a cheap skate, I can't see how a Dan Wesson's price tag is justified. If it will be a regular carry gun, I say the Sig. It all depends on what you want and need. Good luck w/ what ever you choose