I have the fever for a 1911 pistol but lots of options can you all help?

[Biggsly]

Is there any brand out there that a person wants to stay away from? I don't know how to tell a good brand from a bad one. I know RIA are cheap, but I know alot of people who really like them.

 

[khill01]

I've had several Colt & Kimbers of different variations over the years. I finally shelled out money for a Les Bauer Premier II about 6 years ago & have never regretted it. The fit & finish are top drawer & it is extremely accurate. It is my favorite pistol to shoot by far.

 

[twoguns?]

Im STILL really Happy with my PT1911ss. Ill take it at the end of the summer to have it inspected and some work done on it.
Ive had it 3 yrs...1500 rds no probs.
For a Grand Id buy a Lot of bullits and shoot the Pixx out of it.

 

[Chris Derrick]

There are out there, but either used or the more basic models. That said, a more basic DW is still fairly well appointed.

I believe I saw one of these:

http://cz-usa.com/products/view/dan-wesson-rz-45-heritage/

NIB for right at $1000 but I could be remembering it wrong. It was at Second Hand Rose in Tulsa. I was looking more at bobtails that day.

That gun for a grand would be nice right?

 

[Dr_Mitch]

I know they're low cost, but I've only seen good reviews for the Rock Island pistols, and I personally shot one. It was fantastic. I wish they made one in stainless, because I'm sick of blue and black and plating for the time being.