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Kimber is popular for the features and of course, the price.
Pretty much anything under $1K price tag is going to have MIM (powdered metal) parts in it. It's a big debate the reliability of these guns - some prefer to have honest steel, but you pay for it.
With that said, my local shop always says Kimbers have the highest rate of returns of all the stuff they sell.
While I don't own a Kimber, i do have a Smith & Wesson Commander clone, which is a beautiful shooter with a lot of great features (full length guide rod, tuned trigger) that was around $800 MSRP. Also I have a Para 14-45 Govt. sized 1911 (14 shot .45) - I never got that thing to feed reliably, but it does feel nice to shoot. Also, a customized Colt original Series 70 Commander, nicest gun I own - has the most crap done to it.
With that said, I'd look at the new Colts or take out a Smith if budget is tight. Either one will keep you happy.
rjp
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