my narrow-minded suggestion if I was in your shoes with $800-$1000 to spend:

CZ 97BD but i am biased to CZ
pros of 1911: very popular which means accessories are plentiful, many variants and makers to choose from, many dependable models in your price range, magazines are plentiful
cons of 1911: very popular, varying reliability across different makes and models and brands, everyone has one which can be boooooring (can of worms: opened)

, i don't like the famous 1911 safety mechanism (and this too)
pros of cz97: its pretty AF, cz97b model has same safety mechanism as 1911, cz97bd model offers decocker function which I prefer

, it's right in your price range, world famous comfortable CZ grip, world famous CZ design and reliability, its pretty AF, a smidgeon easier to breakdown, come on man just look at this thing!

cons of cz97: its pretty AF, expensive magazines $45, not as popular in Hawaii as 1911s so its a rare sight, its pretty AF
CZECH it out!
