One of the most comprehensive guides for the 1911 is this one:
http://www.1911addicts.com/showthrea...u-1911-addicts
My personal recommendation as long as you are not going to be using it as your concealed carry gun is the Springfield Range Officer. It is a quality gun with the options like adjustable sights that I want but it doesn't go overboard on the bells and whistles.
http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=27