I despise the Swartz firing pin safety the Kimber utilizes. I don't necessarily mind a firing pin safety, I just don't like the Swartz system. I like the Colt series 80 system better.
'Course it's a moot point with the Ruger. Don't need it, don't want it.
Kimber's base Custom II is worth its price. More expensive models - just window dressing.
Not a single one of my Kimbers (I've owned 14 over the years) did anything the Ruger couldn't do. In fact, the Ruger did things that a number of the Kimbers couldn't. Like run reliably with a plethora of different loadings without a silly break in period. Like not having so tight a chamber that it'll run with 230 LRN all day long.
Not a single one of my Kimbers was more accurate. In fact, the Ruger beat most of them in that area.
I'm not bashing Kimber, that's just my experience and opinion. They're fine guns. I'm just happier with the Ruger.