Yeah, it's long gone. I forget for what I traded for it. I think it was a Blackhawk Convertible in .357 to 9MM. I think this was my 2nd 1911, with the first being the Systema 1927 that was very well worn. 

The Springfield Mil-Spec was just one of those near perfect 1911s that just are not made anymore. (ETA: Springfield does offer a stainless Mil-spec. That's practical if not very mil-spec-y. See very bottom of message for Springfield's photo.) High sights one can see--though the white dots are too small the sights themselves are big. (Mine were yellowish; I touched them up with Testor's white enamel model paint, the ultimate white dot repair paint). No useless doo-dads, you must be manly and not a bleeder as there is no beavertail. No extended safety lock for those of you who can't find a standard commercial size safety with your thumb. Nothing bilateral--lefties adapt--haven't we been doing that forever? I learned to shoot right-handed, myself. Wink This is just the perfect basic 1911 pistol.

I think the Remington R1 continues this tradition and has some useable sights as well. Not exactly a bad gun to have. I picked my R1 up used and it's a pretty handy 1911 that has some of the more useful features (useable sights) and no beavertail.