If money were no object I'd get a Kimber Ultra Carry II.
Model: Ultra Carry II/ Night Sights (LG)™ .45 ACP
Caliber: .45 ACP
Features: Kimber aluminum frames have been tested to over 20,000 rounds without evidence of meaningful wear.
Ultra Carry .45 ACP pistols weight just 25 ounces.
Shortened frame retains 7-round magazine capacity.
7075-T7 aluminum frames have been tested to over 20,000 rounds without meaningful wear.
Ultra Carry slide has the longest cycle time of any small 1911 pistol, ensuring unequaled reliability.
Bull barrel design keeps maximum weight forward, reducing muzzle lift and recoil.
Specifications: Height (inches) 90° to barrel: 4.75
Weight (ounces) with empty magazine: 25
Length (inches): 6.8
Magazine capacity: 7
Recoil spring (pounds): 18.0
Full length guide rod
Frame: Material: Aluminum
Finish: Matte black
Width (inches): 1.28
Slide: Material: Steel
Finish: Matte black
Barrel: Length (inches): 3
Steel, match grade
Twist rate (left hand): 16
Ramped
Sights: Meprolight Tritium 3-dot night sight, fixed
Radius (inches): 4.8
Grips: Tactical gray
Crimson trace lasergrips
Trigger: Aluminum Match Grade
Factory setting (approx. pounds): 4.0 - 5.0
Suggested
Retail Price: $1263.00 Ultra Carry II/ Night Sights (LG)™ .45 ACP