http://www.americanrifleman.org/article.php?id=39234&cat=20&sub=21&q=1
American Rifleman recently reviewed a Springfield Armory Range Officer in 9mm. The Range Officer seems to be a really nice gun, in 9mm note it's heavier, perhaps that helps reduce recoil even more.
I had a 1980s or 1990's Star 9mm 1911 briefly, shot it a few times, did not like it. The one I had was more cheaply made compared to a US 1911. There may be other better variants of it, don't want to indict the company based only on my limited experience.
9mm generally less recoil, but to me 9mm Luger is always "choppy" and I seem to handle .45 ACP better. Probably just my personal bias because the .45 ACP 1911 is known to be harder to handle.
Generally anything I have ever owned in 9mm is less accurate than .45 ACP. I know that military & other gunsmiths are getting amazing accuracy with Beretta's and other tuned 9mm guns. Folks will fill up a forum with posts on 9mm being less accurate is a myth. However, in my world the .45 ACP is more "inherently accurate" (everyone else's mileage may vary).
Some of the prominant companies make 9mm including Kimber, and I am one who likes Kimber's guns. If you get one, my only advice is to invest in one that is well made by a reputable company, Kimber and Springfield Armory are among them. Rock Island Armory (RIA) I think makes a 9mm, and shooters seem to like them, the one's I've seen get good reviews and they are pretty affordable.
As always recommend you handle and dry fire one before you buy, shoot it if possible. Links to a couple 1911 buyer's guides:
https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/buyers-guide-for-all-you-1911-addicts.511/
http://www.gunsandammo.com/gun-reviews/1911-reviews/