ORIGINAL: bigbulls
If I wanted a 1911 and didn't have a pile of cash I would most definetly look at Springfields. They are a very well built firearm and won't break the bank. You can get the GI model for less than $400 if you look around.
the exact thing i was going to say. i would really like to get one of the gi's. there quality guns that aren't that expensive.