[BlueSkyJaunte]

I know of a Les Baer Premier II up for sale in AZ for $1600. Looks to be in excellent condition from the photos I have seen.

I would take a beat-to-hell-and-back Les Baer over a new Kimber. Actually, I would take ANY brand 1911--good condition or otherwise--over a new Kimber. If it says "Yonkers, NY" on the frame, it's a new Kimber.

Clackamas editions are a different story. Those were fine spoons.

As for "nice-looking", if you're in the market for a pimped-up 1911, the S&W 1911SC line is really nicely put together, with fish-scale-like slide serrations etc. The SIG line is also really nice. If you're looking for a more traditionally pimped 1911, consider a TALO Colt if you can find one.

Check gunbroker.com.

That's my 2 centavos. YMMV, void where prohibited, your parents put it together.