I am on the verge of purchasing my first 1911. this is a huge step for me, bc i grew up in a "nothing beats a glock" family. this will be primarily a house saftey/fun at the range gun. i am at a place in my life where i can only afford around 500 for the gun. a little more is not going to kill me, that is just the round about budget. so to get to the point after researching for about 2 weeks i have it narrowed down to a springfield armory, rock island armory, and a taurus. i want to know which one to go with based on A. reliability, B. Warranty/customer support, and C. looks/options. of course this is within the given budget. if you happen to know the cheapest place to get your recommended 1911, i would greatly appreciate the link. thanks for all the help and expertise.