Thinking about taking the plunge (need advice)

[dsparkie]

Ok guy's, I need advice from the more experienced people on here! I'm thinking about doing a home build 1911,officer size.I want to do a two tone,nothing too fancy-beaver tail G.S,skeleton hammer,fancy looking trigger,and maybe a rounded butt & mainspring housing. I'm thinking I'll go with a kit that already has the slide,barrel,and frame fitted since it's my first build! So any advice that you guy's can give,as far as manufacturers,kit's and any other info you are willing to give would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you all for the wealth of info that you share with the rest of us!