Me too ("need a new 1911"). I'm thinking it is time to sell my smaller 1911s (a 1st gen S&W 1911Sc and an Officer sized RIA) since I don't carry 1911s anymore and using the money for a decent full sized steel gun. I would love a Kimber, they make some of the best looking guns in their price range IMO, though the reliability can be a little spotty (a buddy had a great one, but I can't discount all the negative feedback from owners online), but that isn't a deal breaker in a range gun. I'd love a SA Loaded or Garrison in stainless, or possibly an actual Colt. For a little less, I'm considering Ruger, while theirs aren't the best looking in the price range, they are going to be good guns. Conversely, I'm thinking of laying out some money above what I get for the two guns I have and getting something Wilson or Dan Wesson.
The used market can be a little hit or miss for availability and price. With new Kimbers in the $800-900 range, I'd probably go new if I couldn't find something under $700 (I haven't been shopping used Kimbers so I don't know how realistic this is).