Thanks man, I am still beside myself on the fact that I found one with the nickel slide in .45cal. it is noted as a 'unicorn" on the HK forums..... I cant sleep.
3 people asked if they could pay me just for the sellers contact info if I didnt end up buying it.... which i gladly declined (and then bought the gun).
apparently its worth almost double what I paid for it. Many doubted the validity of the deal because its NIB and the price is low. BUT, its a local Ohio seller. Which made me feel safe.