Another vote for Dan Wesson. I have a DW PM9 and it's a great pistol, well made and very accurate. I had a few minor modifications done, and afterwards my gunsmith wanted me to let him know if I ever sold it. It's a 9mm, so probably not what you want, but the quality is there and of course they make 1911's in other calibers.
I also have a Wilson CQB and the Dan Wesson is about as nice for a lot less money.
