The Kimber are made in Turkey and are expensive for what you get, IMHO. The wood/metal fit is just OK and the metal/metal fit is just OK. So what that they are a sidelock for "only" $5,000.00...made in Turkey... I can't see that they will ever make it on the market.

I like the feel of the Ruger, but would buy a good used Sauer or Simson for the same price or less. I believe in supporting our American firearms industry, but the Ruger is too expensive for such an austere sxs.