I think I've only owned two .45 acps, a Star Firestar in "Starvel" finish, which I sold years ago, although it worked great, and my current Taurus 1911 with the aluminum frame.

I could live without the serrations on the front of the slide, but I can't complain about it either. It's worked pretty much flawlessly for around 2,000 rounds now.

From the factory as issued after 500 rounds..
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And how it is these days, after I got it back from Mahovsky's Metalife, changed grips, and the safety.
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Last edited by bhemry; 11/23/14. Reason: clarification