When I came back to shooting regularly for the first time in 65 years, a 1911 Springfield Arms Range Officer in 9mm, was my second purchase. It was recommended by my LGS guru, former Ranger Armorer. Been pleased with it; and, the other 8, or 9 1911s purchased since then. My first purchase five years ago was a Kahr 9mm for concealed carry. Now carry a Kimber Micro9, or a Shield 45ACP, depending.
Had a .22lr Anschutz target rifle I carried around during most of that 65 years.
Every shooter should at least try a 1911 in whatever caliber you prefer. I've heard the 1911 in .38 Super is a dream pistol. My experience is in 9mm and .45ACP. Satisfied with both.
These days I tend to buy STIs,1911 and 2011, along with SIGs and CZs. Have bought and sold over 50 pistols in the past five years. Haven't found a "bad" one, yet. Some better than others.
Today's favorites for everyday shooting, are SIG p210 (newest version, also had a Swiss version, prefer the newer one) a SIG X-5 L1 and a CZ Tactical Sport. Also ,some target .22lr models. Still wind up shooting a 1911 at least a couple of times a month,