Interesting article but I think the manufacturers got it wrong as far as bi or duo toned pistols go.
Why have a slide, even brushed be raw? It still reflects light like a mirror, thats o.k. for a target gun but not one made for combat, its the same with a nicely blued slide.
And if you are going for a two toned piece it should be the grip/frame that should be S.S. where your hand always is, nothing helps rust better then sweat and acids from your hands.
Yes, I know, get a Glock and don't worry about it
But I love 1911a1's with an arched mainspring housing. 
I also read the article by Rich Grassi on the new Kimber Desert Warrior, Oh man, what a nice looking piece! I really like the finish, kudo's to Kimber!
You know if they keep this up my house is going to slowly start sinking from just the 1911's I own, I tell myself I have enough, don't need anymore, I can only use one at a time, I talk myself out of things like this but if my dealer gets one in and I handle it thats it for me, I gotta have it.
Jeez, it just goes to show you no matter how old we may get were just little kids at heart who must have our toys.
