Lynyrd wrote:I am also looking for another 1911. If I could afford the Kimber, that's what I would get. But champagne taste on a beer budget is where I always find myself. I'm also looking at Para, Colt, and Ruger. The Springfield may win out. Whichever you choose, you will enjoy it.
If you're looking for a nice, well built and equipped 1911 on a budget; I would take a look at the Rock Island Armory. It's a nice gun, made well and shoots good.