We each have our own likes and beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.
But I think this is an abomination:
In all seriousness, I'd be interested to know why you think the engraved 1911 is an abomination?
Granted, the grips are a bit over the top (I'm being polite). I've never cared for metal grips. But...what if the pistol was sporting a pair of ivories, or some classic stags?
The pistol in the photo is full coverage. There's one very similar in style and coverage for sale on a popular auction right now that I've looked at closely. My bidding on it got left in the dust a while back. It even comes with a Colt letter. If I had the money, I'd keep going on it, cause it's obviously unique and one of a kind.
It's probably just me, but I think every serious collector and eater-of-barbecue should have at least one outrageously engraved pistol or revolver and a super-duper-fancy-dancy carved leather rig to tote it around in.
I haven't found mine yet, but I will. Possibly this year, we'll see. And it'll be a large caliber, too. I want one gun that's totally unique to
me, one that will be the only one like it on the planet. And if I don't find one, I have at least two candidates I'd consider sending off to have engraved.
I understand the "eye of the beholder concept". Just offering a counterpoint here.