Here's a photo of my daily carry 1911. It's getting a bit shabby in appearance but the thing has never failed to shoot when I pull the trigger. It's got a piece of Talon Grips rubber grip tape on the front strap and an old set of VZ grips that really don't match but that do feel great. I kind of like the patina this one has acquired over the years.
I would wager to say it most likely feels like an old friend in your hand as well.........