To get my first long gun, it took about 15 minutes. its about the same or less for a long gun right now in New York.
My first handgun took a few months. Being from New York, where government doesn't trust the citizenry, it can take awhile. I've had to wait anywhere from 13 days to 7 weeks to get my green sheet of paper and updated license card.
If NICS says hold, it is now a 30 day waiting period from the normal 3 day peroid.
Jonvenzuela, congratulations on your choice of a 1911 for your handgun, Practice well and often with it. Slow concentrated dry fire and a slow trigger press, on a daily basis will do more for your accuracy than just about any other type of training. Good luck.
...Ron