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I have the same gun and it is awesome. Like OP, I hate the sights for anything but bright daylight. Other than that I can't think of anything that needs to be changed out on it. It will do anything any other .45 will do, just might not look as "cool". Past the price point of a Custom II, you're just pissing your money away anyhow on shit that won't make you any better a shooter..
Really? There are alot of features that the custom II lacks. Don't get me wrong i think it's a good starter 1911 but there are better options out there if you spend more.
I think its just a difference in point of view. In terms of a quality barrel, trigger and general build (as well as good fixed sights for general daytime or target shooting) the Custom II is not lacking anything needed to be an excellent shooter, or to reward an excellent pistol shooter with commensurate performance.
However it is a basic model and Kimber's "families" are then for the most part the base models with different sights, finishes, grips, add ons like mag wells, ambi safeties, etc and in many cases barrels, slides or frames borrowed from other families for hybrid models.
So to an extent both points of view are valid - you can add lots of options but the base gun is still excellent in terms of accuracy and reliability.
The thing that buying a base model offers is the ability to add exactly the accessories you prefer, without paying for an upgrade you later replace.