CMP 1911 choices

[Frisco3Gun]

Well folks, my number is up. Got offered a service or field grade. For $100 more, I'd think I'd get the service grade, but I'm hearing mixed reports about them. Wanted to get the CalGuns insider info on these if anyone has anything to share.

Some are saying the service grades are mostly reparkerized (slides only?) and that the field grades are more often showing up with their original finish and a nicely worn patina to them. Any thoughts? Kinda torn between the two and looking to put my order in tomorrow or Friday.

I'm going to say my prayers tonight for a Colt 1911. Was the first gun I ever shot.

[Ora Serrata]

I haven’t seen one of the field grades but I’m really happy with my Service grade. Completely reparkerized. I asked for a colt don’t know if they really listened but got a colt slide on a Remington rand lower. Fit and finish are pretty good and it shoots nice.

[SkyHawk]

What was your number OP?

[Frisco3Gun]

Got any pics? Some of the field grades look pretty good for their age (have seen some 10s/20s recently)

My # is 9098

[Pofoo]

Is the $100 about 10% more?
I'd gamble on the better one.