A Unique Commander-Type 1911...

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello. Here is an interesting Commander-size 1911 intended for an admiral (name not known to me) who is somehow associated with Cheytac & Associates (www.cheytac.com). For folks liking Damascus steel and light rails the gun probably looks pretty neat.

I'm told that the only problem was that the gun didn't work after some improperly done gunsmithing.

Teddy Jacobson of Actions by T (www.actionsbyt.com) advises that Claudio Salassa of Briley in Houston, TX saved the frame and installed two ramped barrels, one plain and one for a suppressor to be attached.

Mr. Jacobson airbrushed the titanium frame with a coating from NIC Industries, reworked the internal parts and fitted the barrels with a Briley spherical bushing fitted to the slide. The adjustable trigger stop has been silver soldered. I was told that he has over 90 hours work in this one gun and has several more to do.

The pistol is wearing grips by Esmerelda.

This pistol will be on display at the SHOT Show at the Cheytac booth. While this particular version of the 1911 might not be my first choice, I do like the unique looks of the Damascus slide. "Liking" and being able to afford can be two different things of course!

Best.

 

[Erich]

Very interesting.

I trust Mr. Jacobson will have it up and running soon. Very interesting gun.

 

[SapperLeader]

I am sure the recipient will love it, but the frame doesn’t do much for me. That Damascus slide though has me wiping drool of my mouth .

 

[Jspy]

I recall seeing another Damascus 1911 in a gun rag from a couple yrs back. I liked the look then and still do. Kind of has a unique look unlike others. I kind of like things that everyone else DOESN'T have.

 

[P95Carry]

Indeed, the slide is very attractive. Cannot help thinking tho - much as ''pretty'' is appealing - all I really want in a gun is functionality and total reliability - certainly where carry is concerned. I do have one all but ''wall hanger'', a commemorative 1911 ... but that is my one exception.

I guess overall, money spent on ''looks'' as against just impecable mechanics - can seem ''wasted''. Just me.!

 

[BluesBear]

Not really all that unique.

Caspian makes (or at least used to make) Damascused slides.

http://www.clarkcustomguns.com/50th.htm

http://www.novaksights.com/Gun Shop/Custom Gun Shop.htm

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BTT/is_162_27/ai_96989873


I wonder which gunsmith messed it up in the first place?
Anyone we know?

 

[Bill Z]

The picture didn't do the pistol justice, not by any means!
We had the opportunity to go by and talk to Anthony this afternoon and take a look at and handle this commander. I must say we were all impressed with the quality of the workmanship, but it didn't surprise us, it's what we expected from Mr. Jacobson. The barrel fit that Claudio did on this pistol was superb as we expected also. It was the first experience I had with the Briley Spherical bushing. I must say that it is quite an interesting concept and I may use it in the future to try it out.

Here are a few more picture's, I just wish we could have gotten some better one's. There were a few we were asked not to publish, sorry. The Admiral will be highly pleased with this pistol I am sure.

 

[Siggyboy]

Looks like an expensive pimp gun to me...sorry, but a plain blued government model is much more attractive IMO.

 

[Bill Z]

I'm sure they were just supplying what the admiral ordered.