Purchased my Kimber from Rog at Shooter's Choice as well. Best price in the country from what I could find, still have yet to find the model I got for cheaper... $1265 all in (including tax and shipping) and I have yet to see it for less than $1399 pre tax pre shipping.
I know enough about 1911s to understand why there is the hate, but I don't agree with it. I love my Kimber but I know it's not the best. I just know it had all the features I wanted at a price that was in my budget and no other manufacturer did. I would have preferred a Colt or STI but no luck finding the right model either because of availability or they just plain don't make it. My number one choice is Springfield and I would have paid more for one but they are hard to find in this country.