I hear trhis same thought on the 1911 forums. The thought being John Moses Browning designed the gun to be taken apart without using any tools. Putting hex head grip screws and a hex head mag catch lock means you have to have a tool to take the gun apart. Well, no problem, the 1911 toolkit has both allen bits. When I go to the range or competition the tool kit is always there. So, yes, it does add a specific tool you need to carry, but that little tool doesn't take up much room in otherwise crowded rangebags. And, this being purely subjective, they look a whole lot better.