Many gun ranges have rental guns you can use for 10-15 bucks extra. Most will let you swap out your rental gun as many times as you want for no extra $ . If you find a range that has a good selection of 1911s , this may help you make your decision. Just remember, you usually get what you pay for. I would be patient and find a good used name brand gun you can try out before you buy. I have seen low cost new guns that just won't run. Then you have to send back to the manufacture or spend more money with a gunsmith.