springfield is the only brand of 1911 that you listed that i would go anywhere near. your "high end" list i would put at low-middle grade.
for a new 1911 shooter, i recommend getting an sti spartan v. cheap, reliable, and accurate. they can be had in 9mm, 40, and 45.
if you want to spend a little more money, colt is awesome. a little more money and dan wesson enters the picture. a lot more money and nighthawk, les baer, and wilson combat enter the picture.
here is my spartan v in 9mm.
in the colt range, i like the gold cup trophy. i used to own one, but traded it for an AR and some cash. it's second from the top.
