I know there are some people here who have customized their 1911s to better suit their needs. I'm not talking about production "custom" 1911s, I'm talking about those who started out with a base gun and ended up with a true work of art.
Here is one of mine. It started life as a 5" Colt Gov't Series 80.
Had the barrel and slide cut down to 4.5", bobtail MSH, "golf ball" front strap with a slight flare at the bottom for better retention, thinned the frame under the grip .300", custom cocobolo grips, "titanium" ceramic coating, C&S lock work, Ed Brown slide stop, 24/7 sights, and more that I can't remember at the moment.
Here is one of mine. It started life as a 5" Colt Gov't Series 80.
Had the barrel and slide cut down to 4.5", bobtail MSH, "golf ball" front strap with a slight flare at the bottom for better retention, thinned the frame under the grip .300", custom cocobolo grips, "titanium" ceramic coating, C&S lock work, Ed Brown slide stop, 24/7 sights, and more that I can't remember at the moment.