That's too bad you got that response on a 1911 forum. There is lots of knowledge over on the 2 different ones I frequent. There are also a lot of people thrusting their opinion on to you, which is not as good.

I think the offense taken is usually based on changing parts for appearance. . .I can tell you I spent a ton of time building my 1911 on appearance(metal work) and about half as much on ergonomics(most important IMO) and function(alsovery important). At the end of the day appearance is importantto me in a big way also.

I hope you enjoy it when it comes back. Be critical of their work when you first receive it back as that is the critical moment to make sure they did it exactly how you expected.

Also, shoot 1000 rounds through it and make sure you have no failures. Failures with any gun can be a real cause of owner remorse. With a one of a kind creation like yours, you want to make it yours and make it something you can bet your life on, whether you do or not.

Kimber will replace with MIM parts, which is not all bad once proven. .. back to the shoot 1000 rounds. Beware of the urge to install trendy parts. Make it the way you want. Trends like FLGR, shock buffs, 8rd mags, dimpleless followers, mag wells, etcwill come and go.