I would definitely advise against spending $1200 on a 1911 unless you're an expert and have a climate controlled safe. Could you imagine if you scratched it or something? AR-15s are pretty cool, everyone should have one. You could get a Bushmaster and a bunch of ammo for $1200. As far as the other ones that you listed I wouldn't get any of them. My friend has the Walther .22 and it's given him problems. I would get a nice .22 rifle or a Ruger Mark III. Also, if you really want a 1911 you could get an STI Spartan or a Springfield for half of what the S&W would cost. You could also get a nice AK, an Uzi and a Saiga 12 among other things with $1200. Good luck and choose wisely.