Actually, I have found 1911’s to be very well-balanced in the standard configuration (full-size barrel, 8-rd. magazine). They have less recoil than you would imagine, even with +P loads. Heavy to carry, but heavy-hitting, and that’s what counts.
Yes, they are well balanced. I have no problem with it. I remember one warrant officer who used to shoot one handed. He was very accurate using one hand.
I remember some of the officers on the range and they had a hard time with the 1911. One MAJ told his COL, “One thing about that weapon, is if you empty your magazine and miss, just throw the thing and kill the person”.