You should be to pick up a used one for a thousand dollars or less, depending on condition. Your local gun dealer would love to have you visit for an actual offer.
500-2K or so
100-1000 USD or so
A Kimber 1911 is a semi-automatic pistol for hunters and shooters. This pistol is accurate and dependable. Its less-lethal self-defense product also very light.
Personally, I don't think so, and I tend to be turned off from Kimber by their use of metal injection molding (i.e., cast) parts in their internals.
No Check out the holster to see if its an open front design. Some will fit. There are minimalist style holsters out there that fit any size 1911 Galco, Bianchi..
Without a dought the Kimber Gold Combat or the standard Wilson Combat 1911
100-1000 usd
Dan Wesson only has a conversion kit for the 75' Kadet, not for the Razorback 10MM 1911. Does Kimber have a conversion kit in a .22LR for my Dan Wesson 1911, 10MM ?
IMO the Pro Carry
Best left to a trained gunsmith
100-1500 USD or so
Immediately after usage, and twice a year (if stored well) is plenty.