Should have done my homework.went to the 1911 forum specificly told them I was a newbie building 1911s.Felt like a complete idiot after a few responses.[8D]Finally called the Kimber custom shop .The guy I talked to knew exactly what I wanted will do everything (including milling the slide for the low profile adjustable sightsAnd refinishing where they will cut) all of this for about $400.00 .Not to bad in my opinion.The parts will be stainless,which is fine 'cause the more I thought about the "Gold" the more I felt it would be to P-diddyish(Bigcountry)Might also go with the slide with the black finish removed.Heard somewhere that most if not all of their slide were stainless anyway.don't know for sure maybe some of my guru buddies herewill.