Kimber, in my opinion. Any model with their match trigger will impress you, the break is the sweetest feeling in the world. If you really want to light your fire order a "no gunsmithing required" magwell straight from Kimber (through your dealer) for just over $100 and knotched grips for the magwell for $75 and as far as single stack 1911's go you'll be shooting pretty good. But straight out of the box a stock one will leave you wide eyed too...