If those 2 - if you're not a 1911 superfan, Sig. I'm generally prefer the original, internal extractor tho so I'd go Colt and deal with the other issues - whatever they may be.
If open to others - Springfield Armory or Ruger would get a look - if not going upper end like Brown, Wilson, Nighthawk or Wesson. If going high end, Heirloom Precision or Chambers.
Same here. I don’t care for the external extractor on the Sig 1911’s. I’m sure they probably work well, but I prefer the traditional extractor, too.
I have Colts, Kimbers, and Springfields.
I prefer my Springfields and Kimbers over my Colts.
And if you wanna go with a high end 1911, you won’t get any more bang for your buck than Les Baer. And a more reliable or accurate 1911, either, in my experience.
