Yes it is cheaper than 1911. It comes with 3 magazines if you buy the Glock 19 - 4 gen which is the latest one. It is an extremly simple one.
One thing I did not like is that the trigger lock is in the trigger itself. Unlike in 1911 the trigger lock is on the top of handle.

Have you touched it? Do you have any gun experience? If not, you better take basic gun class in the local NRA authorized range store. They provide basic class and some range practice with various callibers.

I paid $603 that includes background check. Let me know your experience while purchasing and practicing at range.