i Need a Lttle help with my 1911

I bought a used Springfield Armory GI 1911. This is my first 1911. When I bought it I did see some issues so I bargained and got a good deal, plus the money I won at the casino the night before I spent $150 out of pocket. I am having my local gun smith work on it. He is doing an upper reliability job on it, and I may need a new barrel because the lugs are a little worn. I already got a new guide rod spring, as well as new mag springs. Can anyone suggest somewhere online to find a GOOD replacement barrel for a decent price. I understand most will not just drop in and will require some machine work. I just don't want to end up paying for a Kimber when it is just a basic Springfield. Thank you in advance! Also please do not laugh at this post. I am still growing up in the gun world. I started with an EAA Windicator .38spcl 10 years ago and now own that, 2 Glocks, a Springfield XD, Beretta 9, and a 12 ga. Moss. So I wanted a 1911 to round out my collection with a .45 because I have no need for a .50 cal

Sorry for the poor spelling and grammar! It's late, I'm bored, and can't sleep. Also if this is in the wrong forum can you awesome mods please move it for me?

I came across some websites that may help you out.. ill post a bunch of websites below you should find something at one of these websites the midway website has the kart easy fit barrel as well as the brownells site

www.brownells.com...=7611/product/1911_AUTO_EASY_FIT_BARREL_KIT
www.barsto.com...
www.briley.com...
www.nowlinguns.com...
www.midwayusa.com...

When it comes to Springfield Armory firearms, I tend to get most of the replacement parts I need from Springfield Armory directly. However, they do not usually sell barrels.

If you need a new barrel for your 1911, I suggest using StormLake. They do pretty good work. I used them to get a new drop in barrel for my XD-40.

www.storm-lake.com...

Thank you very much!!!