+1 to Ripnbst recommendation.
IMhO the Springfield Range Officer should get serious consideration as to features and quality verses price. That said if the gun is for conceal carry I would have other recommendations.
http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=27
A very good reference for 1911 pistols is:
http://www.1911addicts.com/showthrea...u-1911-addicts