Should I care series 70 or series 80 1911?

I had a Colt 1911 Series 80. When I discovered it wasn't true to what I used in the service I decided I didn't like it and sold the gun. This was years ago so the remorse is mostly passed but as I look toward my next 1911 I'm trying to decide if I really even care between Series 70 and Series 80.

Many good 1911 names, I've discovered recently, manufacture only or mostly series 80 guns. In particular, I was looking at some of the Sig 1911s that I understand are Series 80. Many of the high-end Colts are still Series 80.

Reading comparisons between the two models by some top gunsmiths, it seems that the Series 80 is the safer of the two and, except maybe for very serious target or competition shooting where you want really light triggers, there's nothing to lose with a Series 80.

So, I guess I'm looking for reasons I might regret buying this Sig from Buds. I'd rather know before I buy rather than after.

Any other feedback on Sig 1911s would be appreciated as well.

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