Springfield is a great way to go for your first 1911. They produce excellent firearms and have outstanding customer service, my first 1911 was a Springfield Loaded, It shot great, it was accurate and I never had a single issue from it. If you have the extra money, look at a Les Baer, Les baer custom is a complete custom pistol manufacturer, every part is fitted by hand. My second 1911 is a Baer and there is nothing about it i dont like. It is extremely accurate(Baer guarentees 3inch groups at 50yds), it functions well and I have never had any issues out of it. If the Les Baer is too much out of your price range, check out STI pistols. Sti makes semi custom pistols at a great price or a steep price. It just depends on what you like and can afford.
Check around, get a feel for some of the different manufacturers. At the end of the day, the firearm you're going to do the best shooting with is the one that you feel most confident with. If you're going for concealed carry, make sure you're comfortable carrying around the big hoss (government) of a 1911 frame. If its too much, look into a smaller (officer) sized frame. Consider all your options and do plenty of research before you buy. Make sure the 1911 you purchase is going to be able to perform against whatever you can throw at it. If you are stuck between a rock and hard place, ask us. I'm sure all the members here on ingo, myself included would be happy to lend whatever advice we can.
In the meantime, good hunting and be sure to take the time to drool at all the local gun shops.
Check around, get a feel for some of the different manufacturers. At the end of the day, the firearm you're going to do the best shooting with is the one that you feel most confident with. If you're going for concealed carry, make sure you're comfortable carrying around the big hoss (government) of a 1911 frame. If its too much, look into a smaller (officer) sized frame. Consider all your options and do plenty of research before you buy. Make sure the 1911 you purchase is going to be able to perform against whatever you can throw at it. If you are stuck between a rock and hard place, ask us. I'm sure all the members here on ingo, myself included would be happy to lend whatever advice we can.
In the meantime, good hunting and be sure to take the time to drool at all the local gun shops.