I’m planning on building up another pistol, and I’m wondering how the manufacturer’s different slides compare – and why. So, for those with first-hand experience, how would you rate slides by the following makers: 1. Caspian 2. RemSport 3. JEM 4. Nighthawk 5. Others?

The slide and thumb safety on my 1911 has changed from blue to a plum color. I am sure mine is not the only slide and/or other parts to turn plum. For those of you that have experienced this with your handguns, have you had them reblued or did you leave them plum? I understand the change in...