Reincarnation may not happen so go ahead and buy what you want.

Regarding the Colt 5" with light frames: Do NOT expect the finish on the frame to last. Mine was OD green. Before it was fired the frame finish began to fall off showing the alloy beneath. This was from very light handling and flakes of the finish were found in the box.

Called Colt and was told that the finish was NOT under any warranty whatsoever, even though the gun had not been fired and the finish had started to come off in the box-this for a 1K plus handgun?

No more Colts for me-ever. And some folks wonder why they are circling the bowl...............

CAPT29,

Sorry to hear your Colt's finish is flaking. Mine has the traditional dark Parkerizing(?) on the frame and has held up very well. I stay away from non-traditional finishes.

Wes

I didn't "need" one either, but Sportsmans Warehouse had the LW Kimber stainless .45 for $599. It has been absolutely reliable from shot one through about 500 rounds of FMJ and Critical Duty Hollowpoints.

And a joy to carry IWB in a Clinger holster. I have steel framed 1911s, Colt and SA. The Kimber has become my go to for EDC.

When I read the title the answer seemed obvious too me... YES!

I'm not a 1911 guy but I did get the chance two years ago to shoot a Kimber like you are looking at.... it was damn sweet!

Fun fact, Two films after John Wayne ordered a lighter weight gun to carry in his western movies , He noticed he was walking kinda side ways,

He had to make a conscious effort to walk correctly,

It took him a while but they figured out that the 10 ounce difference of the gun and the 8 ounce lighter holster threw his gate off.