I agree this is an outstanding example of the art. I also agree with Blackdog714 that overly done "bob-jobs" take from the aesthetic beauty of the 1911-type pistols. They are butt ugly! (Pun intended) I would pay $500 extra NOT to have it on a custom! Lol. And I think there is no practical value either. In fact it helps very little for concealment when you think about the angle that the pistol usually sits in a strong side carry mode. The opposite end of the butt (magazine lip end) actually sticks out more when concealed under a lightweight shirt and/or bending over. I have carried concealed since 1970 and carried in harms way for many, many years in a variety of venues. Of course the caveat that I write this with is: IMHO.
