[SubSniper91395]

The four companies I had in mind were Kimber, Sig Sauer, Springfield Armory, and Colt so it looks like I'm on track. I just looked up those and came away with 4 I like most. But I haven't looked at Colt yet.
1. Kimber Raptor II
2. Sig Stainless Rail Gun
3. SA Range Officer
4. SA Loaded

[kytowboater]

Kimber is a nice gun. They just seem to be over priced for what they are with bad customer service and a 1 year warranty. Having said that, my dad has carried the same one for years, zero issues and accurate. YMMV

[limbkiller]

Colt, used Les Baer, SA TRP, DW all in that price range in the upper scale. Any and all will please you.

[AgentTikki]

What part of Cali are you in?

If you are close enough, there are a few shops that will do a SSE for you, so you can get the model you want. There will be consequences tho........
You'll have to wait a few for it, and you will have to pay a premium for it. About $200 more.....

[drvsafe]

I'm loving my SIG 1911 Nitron.

[potentialglock]

I just bought my first 1911 for Christmas this week!! I got a remington r1. Mine is parkerized but they make a stainless version. MSRP is around $750 so its well within your price range.

[jakewpns]

I my opinion, standard companies hands down on quality for your money are Kimber, Springfield, and Sig Sauer... That being said, take a look at the Dan Wesson V-Bob... It's definitely my next buy for a 1911.

[xd man]

find a colt 1991 talo and don't look back.

[FullautoUSA]

If you can buy Colt, buy Colt. If not try Nighthawk.

[SubSniper91395]

Ok I have narrowed the field....but still stuck. I'm not sure whether I should get the Kimber Custom TLE Blued or the Colt 1991 Govt Blued...both are at my LGS for $1000. Opinions please???? I need to know ASAP so they don't slip through my fingers....