RE: .45 1911 Questions
I dont know waht your price range is but Para Ordnance is also a good company.Most Para'sare not actual 1911's but they are very close. For what you want i would stick with the Springfield Govt model. They are sold around here for around $450-$500. Then you ahve a good base and can do any upgrades you want in the future and wound break the bak when you get it.