There's no shortage of good full size guns out there. Just comes down to budget and personal preferences. In addition to SA and Kimber, you might take a look at Dan Wesson, maybe S&W (they've got that external extractor thing down pretty good). There are some bargains to be had if you shop around. I think I saw an ad somewhere just the other day for new Colt GI guns for around $700. I haven't heard anything bad about Remington's entry, but haven't shot it personally.
