I have a kimber custom II that i like very much, its all stock except for the 47d magazine and the grips, I bought it new, around 900 after everything was said and done. I did all the proper break in and have had no problems at all of any kind, dont worry about dissambly and reassemble after a few times its a breeze, mine was new so it was real tight getting the slide stop back in at first but now it snaps right in(no idiot marks thank god). I looked at 1911s for about 2 years before i made my choice, i dony know why so many folks dont like kimber. seems like people are sure swiping thier plastic for them at gun shows. anyway i think you would like kimber i went with the custom II cause everything is match grade just like all the other models it just aint as fancy looking,customize it yourself. hope this helps you