As soon as I read the title I knew that I was gonna regret clicking on this thread. I also knew that I wouldn't be able to resist.
Nice gun! Gonna guess at the answer to Alex's first question just for fun: Front sight, blasted finish, looks like the trigger was polished into a mirror too. And the grips as mentioned!
It looks like the frame is rounded a bit too, namely the top corners of the top strap. Unless it's a trick of the lighting?
Either way, very sexy piece. I wish I had the cash to send mine in!
Ivan