I currently own four 5" stainless 1911's and rotate them going to the outdoor range a minimum of once a week (weather permitting) and run 100 rounds each time through them......I'm not much of a paper puncher kinda guy and I always shoot at the steel gongs at 25 yds. with my 230 gr. FMJ (not plated) ball ammo.

Ruger SR1911
Springfield Armory Mil-Spec
S & W E Series
Remington R1-S

I like all four and I can't really say that I favor one over the other.