www.DetonicsDefense.com They have both the most modern double stack 1911 pistols on the market (at reasonable prices) and they have traditional 1911 pistols as well. All made right here in the USA, and with absolutely ZERO parts made from MIM processed powdered metals.
Depends on your budget. If you want in around 450 - 500 I say Rock Island but if you can spend north of $700.00 then I agree with the previous posts.
You get what you pay for
Clearly not everything is represented, but there is a place for you to see a large variety of what is currently available, spread across many price ranges.
i'm on the same search. I hadn't been looking at S&W's, but today i checked out their line. Scandium Alloy Frames? Is that different than a Colt with an Al frame? anyone ever shot and S&W E-series? i understand it's a weight issue related to using a gun for CC. other than that, what's the difference between steel and Al frames? what changes does it bring to shooting?