Great review Johny Mac.
For those that are not as limited in options (Large pin Colt's) there are some options to fit your tastes. I use the SSA-E for just about everything other than my shorty (10.5") in which I use an SSA. I have tried the SDC and SDE which are the flat faced versions of the SSA and SSA-E. Personally I prefer the curved bow to the flat but that is me, I have a few friends that love the flattys. For the more budget conscious look at the G2S. It performs very similarly to the SSA for a little lower price.
I do also like the MBT from Larue. That and the KAC 2-stage trigger perform very well.....but I still prefer the Geissle.
Chris