Gonna be lots of opinions on Kimber, my first 1911 a Custom 2, all i shot competition wise in IDPA CDP division, or since just local matches I'd use 10 rd mags and shoot in esp division, not exactly legal but nobody cared, I probably have 8000 rds plus through it, a few fail to eject I'd have to blame on me hardly ever cleaning it, don't use it much anymore, older I get 9mm more appealing to me, my next 1911 will be the Kimber KHX optic ready 5". Kimber best I remember had trouble with extractors but worked that out, have heard good and bad about customer service, never used them so no personal experience. I would buy one with no hesitation but their are tons of good options for sure, after the KHX next will be Springfield Operator with rail, don't have a 1911 with a rail. I've got a buddy at work that wanted the Rapide but decided on Springfield Emissary because the only 5" we could find with a bull barrel, anyway good luck with whatever you pick and enjoy it!