Best 1911 made at around $3000.

[Ole Humpback]

Schroeder-Bauman 1911

Made in Ft Wayne, IN

http://www.sbfirearms.com/sb_firearms_defender.php

Pretty much the best made 1911 ever.

 

[1SOW]

For those interested in comparisons, this one was pretty well done for some higher end 45s. Done by Dave Severns, Severns Customs
http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=321236

 

[Shipwreck]

Yes indeed. I got one in July - the same day I put a deposit down on an Ed Brown. Damn, the Valor is a super sweet gun.