I'd say S&W, they make a great 1911 for a decent price.

I had to vote RIA. I started with a llama 3" for concealed purposes......what a f***ing mistake, sloppiest thing i've ever shot and i've shot a highpoint. That was traded on a used charles daly. It was ok, decent trigger, but one night after cleaning I loaded it as we were about to leave, and as I gripped it to put it in the holster BAM it went off through a chair and buried itself a 3 inches in the cabinet. I took it apart, the sear was horribly worn. I could have just replaced the sear and probably been fine. I was a little afraid now of the gun itself and sold it letting them know it needed a new sear and not to load it until it had one. I then bought an RIA and it has been my ccw ever since. I've never had a problem with my RIA. I've fired high end guns, my friend had 2 eclipses and a raptor. Another had a nice SA. Sure I don't have an ambi safety, extended beavertail, or skeleton trigger. But I do know that when I pull the trigger, 99.9% of the time it's going to fire, and that means more than any extra gadget.

I have a Springfield Mil-Spec and a Auto-Ordanece! Bang for buck the Auto-Ord, Damn thing goes bang every time and at defence range it is Great! Love the springer that is getting a 460 rowland upgrade ! Spring was $600 the Auto was $250! When getting the auto watch out because Lot of them only shoot ball ammo! The older models. 230 grains moving slow!!

Ok upon further review Dan Wesson is it. The Valor is pure 1911 nirvana.

Although, I do own two Kimbers. When it comes to quality vs. cost; I have to agree with Oak, the Dan Wesson's are hard to beat. As for the parent company CZ , the quality is paramount through the entire product line. I also think, that Rock River Arms delivered a very nice 1911 product; which alas, are no longer available.

I have bought kimbers springfield armory and nighthawk customs. IMHO kimber is best bang for your buck!

to the forum Silverado. The Warrior is definitely an excellent choice.