Les Baer, Ed Brown, Wilson Combat, etc

we're talking $2500 list and up for a 1911 (a damn nice 1911 but still a 1911)

Now, I have no problem paying good money for a nice 1911 (just ask the spousal unit), but wow.
That's another grand plus over high end springfields, Sig's, etc. And being into shotguns, it can take a lot of money to get that next 10%

worth it?
not worth it?

opinions?
thoughts?