If you are truely looking for a carry weapon, your XD40 Compact is a pretty good CCW. The Kimber is slimmer, prettier, costs a lot more and holds less ammo but the 45 has more punch. I doubt if that helps any. My choice for CCW is the smaller the better with appropriate stopping power.
If, however, you've been bitten by the 1911 bug any excuse will do. Go for it. Get either or both. You can't have too many guns. You'll probably wind up going back to carrying your fantastic plastic anyway.
