re: If you always wanted a 1911 but could only have one handgun for eternity.....

I think if you get a polymer 9mm, you will have a fine weapon that will suffice in nearly any task you ask of it, but you will still want the 1911. If you get what you truly want, then you more than likely wont regret it down the road. If I faced your decision, I would get the 1911 no doubt about it.