bought a dan wesson pointman7 for around 700,nib,has all the upgrades as the high end models (kimbers etc) they claim to be top o the line and hand made...
Many, many good suggestions. But I don't think anyone mentioned Rugers new S.S. SR1911. Ruger makes a fine firearm at affordable prices. The next 1911 I purchase will be a Ruger. Check one out at www.ruger.com.