TOP FIVE Custom 1911's Under $4k!

[@giabyul]

Springfield Professional model!!!

[@John-yv6vo]

My Alchemy Prime Elite is my favorite 1911. My first 1911 was the S&W PC 1911 and it holds a place in my heart

[@Joe-yx8du]

All of these companies make great guns My order: 1. Wilson Combat (Most available options, Amazing customer Service & Reliability) 2. Nighthawk (Originally formulated from Wilson Gunsmiths) - Make very aesthetically modified guns 3. Ed Brown (Beautiful fairly - simplistic styled guns) 4. Les Bear (If you like very ol’ school, Extremely tight fitting guns with lots of sharp edges)

[@WRXXXual]

When I saw that Nighthawk Trooper the first thing that went through my head was, "damn!" Like, the kind of, "damn," you'd say when the perfect ass walks by.

[@WRXXXual]

@Brian Roome Thankfully Brian Roome, savior of all women and white knight extraordinaire is here to protect m'lady, and show me the error of my ways.

[@MrDrew1]

I definitely lean more towards the Wilson Combat guns, but I think for my next 1911 I want a Smith and Wesson E-series.

[@glaffoon1]

The Smith and Wesson E-series guns are great. I have owned several. I just wish they made a few more models. The 2 I have right now are definitely keepers.

[@Junior-fd8ux]

Esp for the price tag. cant beat em

[@realtalk4real243]

I have my sw e set up for 460 rowland. Pretty good 1911 for the money

[@Junior-fd8ux]

Mine was a used and bought from og owner. Just your stainless on blue deal. 600$ box papers everything..he had many high end pistols to choose from but for 6 bucks why not

[@henrycruz45cal]

For about $125 more get the Performance Center version. You get a trigger job titanium insert bushing and all around d tighter fit. It's as close to a custom gun you can get with out the price tag. My bobtail PC cost me $1300. Now they are about 1500 and an E series is just under that.

[@joeblowfromidaho3642]

I've had all of them except for Nighthawk. IMO, Ed Brown hands down. Les Baer can be sloppy on its finishing, and the slides are hell to open for at least hundreds of rounds. I think that the barrel is actually fit TOO tightly to the slide. Wilson makes a great gun, but I agree with YM on the design features. Plus, they're flooding the market with them since their expansion, and I'm foreseeing their prices going down some accordingly. That being said, they are as well fit and constructed as any out there. Ed Brown just combines refinement, shootability and excellent fit and finish, at a lower price than Nighthawk. I'd love a NHC Border Patrol commander, though!

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Great Video! I own all of these except Ed Brown…… We Love our Les Bear, Wilson Combat and Nighthawk Customs. Thanks for giving them some well deserved recognition in this video. Stay Safe YM! 🤠🇺🇸👍👻😉🍀👮🏻‍♂️. B9USA Sr.

[@afridgetoofar1818]

When it comes to 1911’s, I only buy Government size. It’s the best balanced and sexiest. My customized Wilson CQB is the bee’s knees.

[@RandoCalrisiann]

I live about a bit more than an hour away from Wilson Combat and Night Hawk. Never really cared for the styling of the Nighthawks. To comic book or gimmicky for me, but I love the classic lines of more normal ones like the Les Bear you listed. I am a purist though, Love my old Colt 70's series.

[@brentnelson1270]

And I felt like a real baller when I dropped $1700 on my Dan Wesson. 😳

[@Blackgreygrain]

Second hand Chambers Custom WMG is a great option as well.

[@ethanmanley4594]

Me, sitting here with my $360 ATI 1911: "Ah yes, I too am a man of culture"

[@cavemaninasuit]

Is it good though?

[@ethanmanley4594]

@@cavemaninasuit It actually is really good. It's accurate, has nice tolerances, and I've had no malfunctions. It's a pretty close replica to the original 1911a1 which is what I was looking for. Plain but functional. It's also a series 70 design which is hard to find nowadays. I would definitely reccomend it.

[@cavemaninasuit]

@@ethanmanley4594 awesome! I'm looking to get a1911 but some of these prices now are insane! Thanks brother!

[@ethanmanley4594]

@@cavemaninasuit You're welcome! Hopefully you can still get one, I got mine pre-covid.

[@TheBandit59]

By the way, last year I had Night hawk make me a carry plus in .45, it was the 1911, before the counselor made for 9mm? I had it made in .45, my buddy at NightHawk said it might be the only one made in .45?its really accurrate, I put 50 rounds through it, went to clean it, and realized the main spring is very hard , and makes it really difficult to reassemble with my severe arthiritis

[@michaell397]

I agree! the Night Hawk Falcon is a work of art. The tapered slide you speak of is called the Hi-Power cut. Popularized by the cut in the Browning Hi-power. For out and out accuracy, none beat the Les Baer. As far as advertising smarts, Mr. Les told me that he doesn't want more business. He feels that they get all they can handle without expanding and he fears the results of expanding would by lowering the quality. Never mentioned by anyone is that Les Baer has their own foundry. They control every step of the manufacturing. They are the only ones who do. Now that is custom! KnifeMaker

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

Dan Wesson is a production gun and as far as that goes it’s the best

[@gilbertrtf2195]

Beautiful 1911’s My favorite is the ED Brown Kobra carry only in .45 Wilson Combat commanders in 9mm

[@elmersmith203]

Dan Wesson Guardian or TCP

[@mrChurchill1985]

What about Dan Wesson?

[@steveplantek223]

Interesting. It's all personal preference. I myself like the Wilson combat but they're all. I would love any of these guns

[@storminnormangunworks4911]

You gon do an update vid and throw in the Bul armory 1911?

[@parsecboy4954]

I dunno, I don't think WC is any more "tacticool" than Nighthawk (and I'd argue the opposite - Nighthawk does all the tacticool slide milling like on their Agent, Chairman, President, etc.).

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

WC is overrated. They are nice but they are nowhere near other true custom 1911 builders like Cabot and Nighthawk.

[@parsecboy4954]

@@JohnDoe-zg6fn um, ok? I don’t believe I said anything about relative quality.

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

@@parsecboy4954 So?

[@nolatone]

I was looking at a WC CQB with Cocobolo grips today. Absolutely classic looking, nothing tactical about that thing!

[@larrycassidy1702]

I ordered my Nighthawk Costume Falcon on February 6 2022 I received it in January 2023. I love it! A beautiful 1911 it has the red dot and can change to iron sights in minutes. Very happy with it. This gun is a 45acp which a 1911 should be

[@Castellan_Chris]

Hi! I been a 1911 addict for over a decade and owned every "semi-custom" brand. There is a lot of value in "Custom" or "Caspian" 1911's. Many are built by the same gunsmiths that worked at the big name brands. The 1911addicts marketplace is an excellent place to snag deals. The downside is there is no warranty, that will come out of your own pocket. Look into Guncrafter Industries and Alchemy Custom's they are not as wide known as NH and WC. If you have a $4k budget I would reccomend taking a gunsmithing class, you will learn everything about the 1911 and have a gun thats better than any semi custom. These are guns that can shoot < 1.5" at 50 yards. You will also have the knowlege to maintain and work on your own guns. I did small jobs for free, trigger tune up, installing safety, sights etc. Every enthusiast that took the class (like me) wished we did it sooner. Its much more rewarding than even owning a $8000 gun (I had a SVI Infinity I sold to take the class)

[@minnesotanice369]

what's a good entry level 1911 for a dude with big 3xl hands? thanks

[@rickyramirez3483]

I like a regular Remington A-1 stainless with wooden grips for $750.0

[@N.S.56]

Love my Kobra Carry in stainless!

[@googlechicken]

Really like that Cobra Carry love the sublime lines

[@larrydavis9851]

Who makes the most RELIABLE 1911?

[@billb81]

SACS-Springfield Armory Custom Shop the FBI Professional pistol .

[@eggheadrios]

I think when I get my first 1911 I’m going with the Dan Wesson vigil

[@zen-Tii]

Dan Wessons have no soul.

[@eggheadrios]

@@zen-Tii what would you recommend for about 1200 ?

[@Kikinahm]

What do you think of Fusion firearms?

[@eggheadrios]

@@Kikinahm ive never heard of them before but their line up looks pretty good

[@5jump]

@@Kikinahm Robert Serva of Fusion started the Dan Wesson 1911 line.

[@glaffoon1]

I actually traded in to an Ed Brown Kobra Carry yesterday. It was on my list for a long time, for a very personal reason.

[@Kawboy65]

The Kobra Carry has been on my list for a long time. Someday...

[@jacobcouch7559]

The Falcon, and the Shadow Hawk Long slide in 10mm are on my list.

[@trulyhappy8855]

Loved the video, enjoyed your list! I would have thrown a Wilson in for good measure

[@josephanderson7134]

Maby top costom revolvers list next?

[@lilchernovevo]

Payed 700 for my rock island tac ultra 2 and it has everything on it for not 1k

[@horrorclose9462]

Still no love for Fusion Firearms 😥. Bob Novak made and designed many of the Dan Wesson 1911s (now owned by CZ and why he left). Edit: Bob SERVA

[@jasonhavers5961]

Bob serva

[@horrorclose9462]

@@jasonhavers5961 ha. Good call. Thanks

[@brianb900]

I own a wilson combat and a night hawk, and if you asked me to choose which one would be my favorite out of the 2 I wouldn’t be able to do it. I will say that the trigger on my particular nighthawk feels a little more crisp than my Wilson.

[@andrewbates6840]

This guy actually said Les Baer is more refined than EB and WC. Les cuts so many corners in his builds. Thus guy needs to stick to polymer guns.

[@billb81]

SACS - Springfield Armory Custom shop should be on your list and ACW Alchemy Custom Weaponry should be on your list . Your missing a lot

[@williamsheehan260]

No Wilson ???

[@afridgetoofar1818]

Yank is a Nighthawk guy. You can be either a Nighthawk guy or a Wilson guy, but not both.

[@hurt1704]

Nighthawk all day everyday over Wilson

[@TheRealZJE313]

@@hurt1704 bullshit.

[@juanzuniga5976]

Very nice how about something for us poor folk. 1911 under $1k

[@elmersmith203]

Tisas??

[@LibertyFromLead]

Soon as my 92X is played off in a month I'm gonna get a 1911. I've never had one. Been looking and researching for a while now and thinking Dan Wesson. I'm not ready for a custom 1911 financially, and would carry it sometimes. I know they aren't custom but from what I've seen and read they're the nicest production 1911. Plus I love their looks and feel of the few I've seen in the wild. I really want a double stack also but want a single for the originality. Appreciate the video Yank. Sorry for the long comment lol 😁👍🇺🇸

[@mattschmitt9924]

I like kimber 1911s at that around a grand price point. People love them or hate them. Check em out if you see one in the wild.

[@robertingoldsby1638]

I would really be curious to see what your opinion on standard manufacturing 1911's is the first time I saw one I was really shocked at how nice they are. I was shocked at the affordable prices

[@joeblowfromidaho3642]

Beautiful guns, great triggers. A step above Dan Wesson at a generally lower price. You don't get any options other than standard models, and I'd pass on the engraved models, which ruin the bluing or the CCH. I've had two of them.

[@Awesome_1789]

I have Wilson but I definitely wanna get Nighthawk.

[@Kawboy65]

I've been really wanting something with a comp on it lately, either a Wilson Carry Comp or a Nighthawk Firehawk.

[@gunshipgray4295]

Thanks for the video.

[@user-xx2uc7mh6r]

Sorry, none of the guns you’ve listed are “custom” 1911s. Semi custom at best. GI has long replaced Uncle Les in the standings of the big four of semi custom makers as well. Setting a $4k budget for a true custom is the absolute bottom end. If you want to talk true custom guns, up your ante and look at Burton, Chen, Rogers, Rodgers, Jardine, Yost, Biondo, Marvel, Reid, Christiansen, Chambers, Owens, or a host of others. Then prepare for the wait. Or really pony up to buy a gently loved safe queen built by those listed above. Then there are the guns built by the Godfather’s of 1911 smiffin. Guys like Hoag or Swenson. I agree with you on many things, “custom” 1911s are not one of those topics.

[@jericho2281999]

It’s a lazy ass list- this dude obv been outta the custom game for a long time

[@williamprivara4655]

He stated Under $4000 for HIS picks.

[@jericho2281999]

@@williamprivara4655 anyone in their right mind who has decided to buy a custom doesn’t limit themselves to 3k

[@jasonhavers5961]

Finally people get it these semi custom are not full custom guns. I own 2 derr precision builds and they're night and day better

[@nephisilver3051]

How do you feel about Dan Wesson is it tactical classic or is it just the production gun ??

[@jericho2281999]

Ok lets talk for real. Yankee Marshal just released a lazy ass list of "Custom Guns." This is at least a 10 year old list (zzzzz.) of customs most of which have designs comparable to a 500$ 1911. If you're spending 3k+ on a custom gun, maybe you dont want your custom to look like a rock island armory, or have the list of examples be so out of style you feel like taking a viagra when you're shooting one. Here are some real nice custom shops for current 1911s: 1 Alchemy Custom Weaponry- nods to classic styling, exquisite craftsmanship but some of the best bang for back for any custom shop you can find. "1911 snob heaven" 2 Cabot Customs- alchemy's sister company , some really out of the box stuff here, but precision craftsmanship and a little flash for your money. Maybe you like to show off a little- this is your gunsmith. Talked about as the "Ferrari of custom 1911's" 3 Volkmann Precision- some mindblowingly beautiful guns built by a 1 man shop (support small business!) 4. Heirloom Precision- Get yourself a Jason Burton gun while you can, these pistols are some of the nicest in the industry, he has a very limited availablity 5. Guncrafter Industries- the definition of "CUSTOM" Everything is custom here, and you have to know your P's and Q's to order because you're calling all the shots. That being said, you can get the exact pistol of your dreams, custom fit, custom finish. Unreal product. 6. AccuracyX- another great custom shop that has some great styling and excellent craftsmanship 7. Infinity Firearms- SVIGUNS.com if you want way over the top stuff and dont mind spending the money these guys will work with you. Everything is over the top, anything can be done- for a price. For the shooter that wants an absolute 1 of a kind. 8. Stan Chen- good luck getting an order in, but these are one of a kind heirloom quality. 9. Ted Yost- See above. 10. Nighthawk- most of the lazy list you saw on this channel, nighthawk makes some great mostly-custom guns. You'll always have a great gun here, but most of the shops listed above can give you a really nice personalized custom for about the same money. This shop leans more towards mass production than individual craftsmanship, even if they say "1 gun 1 gunsmith." 11. Ed Brown, Wilson and Les Baer- Yes these are some great guns. For the money you spend, you can get something a lot more fun if you hit some of the listed shops above.

[@TheBandit59]

My ShadowHawk Commander in .45, high cut grip, crowned barrel, flat faced trigger, optics cut; is in its DLC phaze , almost done. My Wilson Combat Ultralight Commander arrived missing two standard features, yet was signed off by s page of gunsmiths?

[@Elvis68spec]

ok, very good!

[@aaronneumeyer5572]

If you went over $4k for most offerings, who else is there besides Cabot? I'm sure there are others but I just can't think of any.

[@jericho2281999]

see my excellent list in the comments

[@jaywalk6628]

Top five Internet pictures of pretty guns? Kimber for the W.

[@situated4]

Mimber

[@paulscountry456]

Gotta be a rich Fudd to buy those.....

[@situated4]

Dan Wesson (CZ) Specialist.

[@buschiew300zx]

Me over here just wanting a Springfield TRP and thinking they are expensive.

[@trulyhappy8855]

In my opinion you can’t find a better trigger than nighthawk

[@007bondson1]

Do you like Cabot 1911s?

[@zen-Tii]

Springfield Professional for semi-custom over Nighthawk.

[@bigp7644]

Absolutely not

[@adamcohen3112]

Alchemy!

[@rlovell383]

Should be #1

[@paulaprichard2346]

Unless you are a competitor,,never understood why you pay that much for a gun

[@afridgetoofar1818]

Not to sound crass, but some people can afford to drop $3,000 on a handgun and not even blink.

[@TheBandit59]

Any way, I decided not to shoot it anymore, its a 3.8" barrell, officer size light weight frame , and nitrided for durability? Its open for trade, very nice carry pistol, but if I cant easily take it apart , I wont shoot it?

[@KHugg1776]

like i'm going to carry a 4,000 dollar gun, that will get confiscated if I have to use it in a defensive shooting.............

[@2ahdcat]

You totally forgot Cabot David. Just saying

[@afridgetoofar1818]

Are Cabot’s under $4,000?

[@2ahdcat]

@@afridgetoofar1818 I guess... not now. I didn't go look at the prices. Been a while

[@waterhead1359]

2a hdcat. He mentioned them in the beginning

[@2ahdcat]

@@waterhead1359 I know, I rewatched. I made my initial comment a month ago...

[@waterhead1359]

@@2ahdcat sorry I want to know more about the comment he made about them

[@alfonsoviescas2924]

But can a nighthawk be tactical when it gets ugly

[@Quality_Guru]

I have to say what is not to like on any pistol over 3,000 dollars?

[@Jon-nw6br]

The data and mindset on 1911’s is outdated. Good vid (ish) for the time but now the landscape is completely different. Crazy how much can change in 2 years.

[@nokiot9]

Talk about a functional fudd trophy 😂. A 4000$ one

[@raghnallmacaodh3220]

Since I want to continue living.. guess I'm a gonna just keep my RIA.

[@iShootFast]

I always considered these models semi-custom - not custom.

[@nutz4lif]

What would you say are the best entry level 1911's?

[@rickquist3992]

Dan Wesson Vigil

[@afridgetoofar1818]

Taurus. Seriously.

[@joeblowfromidaho3642]

@@BLACKWOLF-1911 I'd agree with you, but they have aluminum frames. I'd go with a Springfield A-1 loaded or something similar (although I hate the company).

[@georgelara3730]

Mine was a Colt Delta Elite

[@jasonlamanna6680]

Just picked up a moderately priced Oriskany Arms 1911 Officer in 45ACP. Nice gun for the price, and it was made just down the road from where I'm located in Upstate NY.

[@larryinokc]

Gee whiz, and all along I've been very happy with my Springfield RO Elite Champion, my varius Kimbers, my RIA Tac Ultra M 10mm, and my various Para Ordnance 1911's. If I shoot somebody with my lowly lowly $700 RIA, are they going to be any less dead, than if I shoot them with a $4K Nighthawk? I'm thinking not.

[@John5.56]

You're absolutely right, but people who get these guns aren't buying them because they're "more deadly". They pay that price tag because they like 1911s

[@larryinokc]

@@John5.56 No sir, I don't agree. People who buy guns like that, have more money than they have sense. They also have a self inflated ego, which Mr. Atkinson also suffers from.

[@John5.56]

@@larryinokc That very well may be, but I think it's sort of either ignorant or disingenuous to say anyone who buys a gun like this is so stupid they think it's "more deadly". To each their own, I suppose that's your opinion and your entitled to it.

[@larryinokc]

@@John5.56 Go back and watch the video again. This one is so nice, that one is so nice, blah blah blah. Then go back and watch some of his older stuff on how utilitarian a handgun is, and how it's a "tool', not a show piece, and should be used as such, so which is it? You can't have it both ways. Anybody who drops 4 grand on a gun for EDC....(using Yankee's favorite term here) "like I said", has got more money than they have sense. Peace out.

[@John5.56]

@@larryinokc Hahahah I'm not arguing about him, I'm just saying everybody who gets a custom 1911 doesn't get it because they think it's "more deadly" than an old GI 1911. I understand what you're saying, I just don't know that I 100% agree. If someone wants to spend 4 grand on a gun instead of spending $5 a day on tobacco or $3 a day for a cup of coffee etc etc I don't know if that makes them dumb. Although I understand your thought process and thinking that it's stupid to pay that much for a gun.

[@007Chancellor]

To not include a Wilson is a crime. I EDC an EB Kobra Carry and compete in Defensive Pistol Matches with a Wilson Combat Protector - both in .45ACP. Les Baer has horrible customer service and his pistols are not fit properly out of the box (you have to spend a fortune "breaking it in"). Every Wilson and Ed Brown I've had shoots perfectly right out of the box. Nighthawks are nice...but they are a slightly lesser version of Wilsons. But it's not surprising I disagree somewhat with your list as I find it kinda comical when people review guns they don't own.

[@dudley5658]

If Wilson combat is not on your list you shouldn’t make any more lists.

[@txrcnoob]

Nighthawk is one of my favorite builders i just wish I had that type of coin to own one. They look like a peice jewelry to me to me in their coatings, finish and refinement over ed brown who still is in god tier 1911 but rings more classic meets carry because he does do a lot of bobtails.

[@1kbs11]

I want them all. (JF)

[@avocares]

Have any experience with Guncrafter?

[@nwindependent9195]

The problem with this list is that none of these pistols can be bought. If I'm willing to spend up to 4K for a new sidearm, which I am, I'm not at all interested in waiting 12 months to receive it! Yes, I know the current market is weird at best...but these companies have always had very long lead times. Unfortunately this has left me purchasing available 1911s like Kimber, Dan Wesson and Springfield. All of which perform equally....just not as pretty ;)

[@jericho2281999]

See the list above for guns that can be bought.

[@thehighground66_]

That les baer 45acp roll mark looks cheap as hell and ruins the gun IMO

[@user-mm4je1sb9b]

These guns are SO pretty make me wish I saved my money and didn't spend it all on booze and faulty women! I prefer the "spin on classics". Should Alchemy be in the discussion?

[@brianc1701]

Now do Top 5 Budget 1911's

[@jericho2281999]

What exactly do you mean by “made of out meteorite by famous nazis?”

[@defconcreative]

I'm curious about that little quip as well...

[@chasezilka1984]

My thing is always heard of all these gun brands and always wonder how to get your hand on them. I looked for years and never seen them in any stores

[@TheBandit59]

You call , you order, wait for it to be built?

[@chasezilka1984]

@@TheBandit59 from where and how know gun stores I been has a clue to what I talking about when I ask

[@TheBandit59]

I ordered a ShadowHawk Commsnder from night hawk, in fact, they had so many orders, they let you order it with no deposit? When its ready , they ship it to your FFL, you pay the fee, then its yours? You said you could not find one? 1911 solutions out of Texas, usually has Wilson Combat, Night Hawk, Ed Brown and such in stock, but during covid, they were very low of guns?

[@chasezilka1984]

@@TheBandit59 ya when I called and asked there no ffl around me that do that kind of stuff maybe all just not get one all just stick to what I can find in store And that's mostly clocks

[@TheBandit59]

@@chasezilka1984 most gun shops have FFL's?

[@vincenteverett6883]

Wtf is wrong with you. You did not have 16 honorable mentions. Lol

[@seanedmunds9219]

Why does that Falcon that you said was a Commander, look like a 5” gun?

[@brian6174b]

Alchemy Custom Weaponry Prime, mic drop.....

[@SIRICKO]

Was this A troll video. lol

[@wildben922]

Guncrafter?

[@henrycruz45cal]

How silly, this top 5 was based on the looks of the guns

[@patrickgoncalves3878]

Les Bare's have a very long break in period, not impressed by Les Bare at all. Wilson Combat doesn't have the lightening cuts that Nighthawk does, but I like the lightening cuts and I wish Wilson Combat did have them, just saying Nighthawk is tactical. The Ed Brown Cobra carry is very cool. But the Wilson Combat Experior and X-Tac Elite are perfect, well they would be if they had lightening cuts in front of slide.

[@Saku19]

A 1911 made out a meteorite, made by famous Nazis? That sounds like something a villain in a Metal Gear Solid game uses.

[@michaell397]

Talk about off base!

[@richardwaid4718]

I:want a custom fitted Caspian with a Damascus upper and stainless lower and Damascus hammer with snakeskin or fish scales. Ed Brown barrel, Wilson Combat internals. In 9 mm and a 2011 Cut to accommodate an optic. Staccato would be my first choice in a commander model straight from the factory.

[@CarbonCopy4V]

You should split up and build two more channels to focus on the specific topics, gun, politics, ... . KZbin algorithm does not like mixing up content and does not boost your videos, subs

[@papabeanguy]

lol

[@michaelthompson7570]

Enough already,,bye bye

[@wvmountaineer69]

All 1911s look the same! Change my mind.

[@TheRealZJE313]

Al Glocks look the same. Change my mind?

[@wvmountaineer69]

DoucheBag

[@adamkaneshiro]

Cabot guns are famous nazis?🤔 Interesting to know! I learn so much from this channel!😊

[@waterhead1359]

Yes please tell us more

[@californiagunner7020]

If your going to spend that much just get a 44 Automag and get a better gun?

[@jasonhavers5961]

These guns are not custom guns. These are semi custom 1911's. True custom made 1911's are built on Springfield or Colt base guns or Caspian frame and slide sets or jem frame and slide sets. On a true custom 1911 you can spec every brand of part any front strap treatment you like any finish you like examples of these would be evolution armory, derr precision, heirloom precision, reid custom pistol smithing, integrity arms, business end customs, Rogers precision, bunker arms, Ted Yost at estate sporting limited, and the list goes on and on. Guns made by these makers start at around $4,000 and go up to $10,000 plus. Wilson, Ed brown, nighthawk, guncrafter industries, les baer are all semi-custom. You can't spec your parts brand, pick your barrel brand such as kkm or barsto, or kart, and you can't do a lot of other things you can on a full custom. There is a big difference.

[@situated4]

Stop it.