Hello there. You need to give us a budget, because there are plenty of 9mm 1911s around, varying wildly in price.
The more affordable end of the spectrum includes stuff from RIA and Auto-Ordnance, but some of theirs have GI-style sights, which I'm guessing (from your preference for FO front sights) would be a deal-breaker. RIA offers more 'featured' models that include higher sights, however. Not sure for AO.
Colt is definitely a good mid-range option, and despite Colt's adventures, they're probably the safest bet in terms of resale value—if that's a factor.
Beyond that, there's a lot of stuff out there selling for one, two or five thousand $, if you fancy..!
PS: don't tell people how much fun full-size 9mm 1911s are to shoot. More for us, eh?
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