I have a Kimber Custom II and I like it. It was my first 1911 and it's a good one. But it just does not compare with my Baer. The Baer is better made, has better parts, and has a better trigger.
The Baer is not an inexpensive gun. But have you checked out the prices for some of the Kimbers? There is a bit of overlap between the prices of the two manufacters. The Gold Combat is $1825 and the Super Match is $2089. For that kind of money I'd rather get the LB Thunder Ranch Special or the LB Premier II. And the LB gun won't have a plastic mainspring housing or MIM parts.
The Baer is not an inexpensive gun. But have you checked out the prices for some of the Kimbers? There is a bit of overlap between the prices of the two manufacters. The Gold Combat is $1825 and the Super Match is $2089. For that kind of money I'd rather get the LB Thunder Ranch Special or the LB Premier II. And the LB gun won't have a plastic mainspring housing or MIM parts.