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Don't overlook a rust resistance coated 1911...

In all the sweaty years I've carried my Glock 19, it hasn't shown a bit of rust and I don't wipe it down with a lightly oiled rag except when I clean it after shooting practice.

There are times when I carry it in a leather pack for hours and that pack gets exposed to rain when I'm out cycling.

I'm sure there are 1911 models (well, not completely sure, but I would guess...) that are made with some variation of a parkerized or tennifer type finish.

If not available with an anti-rust type coating, don't buy unless you're willing to be highly vigilant about rusting and willing to constantly maintain it's finish.