Have one in .45 which was marked as a blem. If the paperwork that came with the gun did not show the location of the blem I would have never found it. The serial number also denotes it as a blem if it makes any difference but it didn't to me. I don't sell or trade firearms. Purely cosmetic anyway. First 1911 I have gotten with bobbed grip. Excellent fit and finish for a production gun. Right up there with the semi customs. The trigger rivals the trigger on a Wilson CQB I have which cost 1k more than the valor. All steel makes it a little heavy for a commander sized pistol but I don't carry it except to the range. This does however make it a joy to shoot. If buying new shop around for a blem and easily save $200.