Its definitely in my top three anyway and if it shoots like I've heard and expect it to, it could easily be #1. I say modern, because its hard to compare the older guns. It was a different era, with different materials, technology, and processes. I have some extremely fine older pistols that are hand built works of art, but the metallurgy and machining precision are way better today.
This pistol is a tour de force of precision and quality. The M-Arms Kratos is a joint effort between M-Arms of Slovenia and Phoenix of Switzerland. It is based lightly on the M1911, but has significant differences and improvements. It debuted in Europe in 2023 and made it into the states late last year. The importer brought in five to start and I was lucky enough to get one. All parts large and small, are machined from billet steel. Truthfully, it’s one of the most impressive pistols I’ve ever seen. It’s very tight, yet extremely smooth. The Kratos has been known to shoot 70,000+ rounds without a single part replaced. Initial factory ransom rest accuracy testing has yielded sub 1” groups at 50 meters, which would instantly make it one of the most accurate handguns in history. The Kratos reminds me of Cabot due to its extreme precise machining, but its also beefier and heavier than any of my Cabot 1911's or 2011's.
Shaking the gun, even with an empty magazine inserted, makes no sound. It feels like one solid piece of steel. The Kratos weighs over 3lbs unloaded. The slide and frame are stainless, with the slide finished in black DLC for a nice two tone look. The Kratos is loosely based on the 1911, but has several upgrades to make it stand out. I expect it to shoot better than any 1911 I own. It's as precise as a Cabot, as tight as something like a Les Baer, yet glass smooth like maybe a Pardini GT. Its extremely impressive. I have yet to shoot mine, but plan to soon. If it shoots like expected (and I have zero reason to think it won't), it will actually be a bargain at $7000+. That's how good it is.
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This pistol is a tour de force of precision and quality. The M-Arms Kratos is a joint effort between M-Arms of Slovenia and Phoenix of Switzerland. It is based lightly on the M1911, but has significant differences and improvements. It debuted in Europe in 2023 and made it into the states late last year. The importer brought in five to start and I was lucky enough to get one. All parts large and small, are machined from billet steel. Truthfully, it’s one of the most impressive pistols I’ve ever seen. It’s very tight, yet extremely smooth. The Kratos has been known to shoot 70,000+ rounds without a single part replaced. Initial factory ransom rest accuracy testing has yielded sub 1” groups at 50 meters, which would instantly make it one of the most accurate handguns in history. The Kratos reminds me of Cabot due to its extreme precise machining, but its also beefier and heavier than any of my Cabot 1911's or 2011's.
Shaking the gun, even with an empty magazine inserted, makes no sound. It feels like one solid piece of steel. The Kratos weighs over 3lbs unloaded. The slide and frame are stainless, with the slide finished in black DLC for a nice two tone look. The Kratos is loosely based on the 1911, but has several upgrades to make it stand out. I expect it to shoot better than any 1911 I own. It's as precise as a Cabot, as tight as something like a Les Baer, yet glass smooth like maybe a Pardini GT. Its extremely impressive. I have yet to shoot mine, but plan to soon. If it shoots like expected (and I have zero reason to think it won't), it will actually be a bargain at $7000+. That's how good it is.
Kratos | M-ARMS
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