You'd probably want a Commander sized 1911, since it is the medium sized gun. DON'T buy any of that lightweight alloy crap because alloy frames crack after shooting enough. If money isn't a factor, a smaller sized Kimber might work (you could buy wood grips), although I'd recommend you buy rubber pachmyrs. My dad has those on his Series 70 and they fit the hand well. If you want a little gun with a lot of bullets, get one of the Para-Ordnance compacts like one of the Warthogs. Those little things hold 10+1 when a conventional compact 1911 holds 6+1. The grips are plastic but I'm sure they can be replaced. Like Nyles says, you can't jsut buy the perfect 1911 from the box, you have to build it. If you want nice sights, buy them and fit them. Want wood grips, buy them and fit them. The customization is endless! That's what makes 1911s great. But if you don't like the recoil of a .45, I recommend you buy a full size, it makes recoil a little easier to handle in some guns.
I just remembered I shot a Kimber 1911 compact that I have to say was the best little 1911 I ever shot. It was stainless, had Novak night sights, and recoil was close to 9mm. It was great. Now that I remember that, buy a Kimber. That little gun was sweet.
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