Hello JJ45, I have had issues with 1911 types over the years too, especially with Colts back in the '70s. One '70 Series Gold Cup wouldn't reliably feed any kind of ammo. I have to say that my 1911s of the past 20 years or so though, in 9MM, 10MM, .38 Super and .45 ACP, have been pretty darn reliable.
I can't say my preferred magazine is the best because I have not extensively tested all the magazines available on the market. I have used magazines from most of the major manufacturers though. I prefer, the 7-rd. Metal Forms with rounded followers in my 1911s. I have used this type for a very long time. They have proven reliable and durable within my experience. I've used these magazines in several manufactuer's guns, and can't really recall any malfunctions, ever, with ball ammo. They load easily, feed smoothly, and reliably lock open on empty. The rounded plastic followers used in another very popular magazine wear the follower where it contacts the slide stop to lock open on empty. Sometimes to the point the pistol will not lock open on empty. With the rounded metal followers, this is not an issue. I believe some manufacturers are now using a metal reinforcement on their plastic followers to alleviate this issue.
BTW, I still have a few 1911s, 9MM, 38 Super, .45 ACP, and have to say my current 1911s are just boringly reliable with any appropriate ammo, no matter which magazine I'm using. In any case, good luck sir in your quest for the best magazine for use with ball ammo. I think quality magazines from any of the major manufacturers would reliably feed ball in a pistol without other issues.