I have an Expert 14.45, I like it alot. The trigger is very nice and I have no problems with the gun. It functions fine.
With that being said, if I were to do it over again I would go with the Black Ops Recon 14.14, these are my reasons:
1) The expert sights are not as good as the Black Ops, upgrading the sights is ~$150 + having the slide cut to accept Novak sights. This will easily put you close to the price of just buying a Black Ops to begin with.
2) The Black Ops has a better finish
3) The Black Ops has better slide serrations
4) The Black Ops has a better rollmark
5) The Black Ops frame is different, infact it looks reinforced compared to the Experts.
6) The Black Ops comes with a picatiny rail.
Now, like I said I have no problems with the Expert but if were to do it over again I would save up for the Black Ops. Infact I will be selling my Expert because I really want the Black Ops.