the last 1911 I got was a Springfield TRP. Great gun, no problems. My brother got the "loaded" and shoots just as nice as mine. Mine has the fixed Novak Night sites (tirtium inserts) They are much lower profile than adjustable (better for carry). If you are looking for target shooting and enjoy tinkering get adjustable sights. It gives you a broader range of tuning. Since you do not plan to carry the sharper edges and higher profile will not be an issue. I was looking at a Kimber I think Royal which had adjustable sights. Nice piece. 1911's are very much like a hot rod or souped up 911. If you enjoy tinkering than this is a perfect choice. I went Springfield beucase the FBI did and thier sponsored pistol shooter Rob Lethanm lives two blocks away and shoots at my range and is such a nice guy and represents thier product so well I felt it was the choice for me. But, LAPD SWAT uses the Kimber and it is just as nice. So it will come down to personal prefference. Here is a good forum with plenty of Kimber vs. springfiled questions. Either way, Enjoy.
http://www.1911forum.com/
PS: I have the Ruger MKII 22/45 which has a similar grip angle and controls in the same locations as a 1911 and with a 5" bull barrel is super acurate. It is fun to take it with my real 1911's and start out with the .22 to get my squeez down before moving to the .45. I allways shoot better after warming up with the .22