Personally for your first install I'd go with a Kart for $135. Hard to beat the price and quality. They also make an easy-fit barrel for about 165 which I haven't used.
The reasons for this are the Cistema colts are pre series 70s slide which are not as hard. They can go for awhile but don't expect to use it as a high round count gun without a problem. Second, you can add life so to speak to the gun with the addition of a hard fit barrel which will close up tolerances reducing battering during the normal firing cycle. This is were the longevity will come in over the factory fit barrel.
Note: This is an oversized gunsmith fit barrel. It requires hood length/width fitting, radial lug fitting, barrel lug fitting, link selection, clearancing/timing checks and finish reaming. Also note that a new front sight will have to be installed and regulated for poa/poi. This would be a good time to upgrade the sights to dovetails and get something that you can see.
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