You guys are making me blush here...I'm flattered and I greatly appreciate the compliments.
These grips are made from a piece of Mesquite I had before and they were actually designed by another gentlemen who ordered them to be cut flat at the bottom.Yes...I'm getting old Leo, cuz I forgot it and cut them bevelled

Now I'm working on another set for him.
I really like the way they looked on that 1911 though...
Mike,
Thanks for posting the pics...is that a parkerized finish ?