Richard
Member
What is a custom pistol? In this case, I am speaking of 1911A1s. My question came about with my purchase of the 10mm Dan Wesson Patriot Commander. Dan Wesson only produces 10 handguns per day. This pistol has Novak night sights, a match barrel, and a checkered front strap on the grip and checkered main spring housing. The entire pistol has received a carry bevel and its trigger pull equals the best. I desire no other modifications. Is this a custom or production model pistol?
I generally do not require a lot of bells or whistles on my 1911A1s but they have all been done to my specification. An example is my Norinco 1911A1; it has a match barrel bushing, McCormick parts (trigger, sear, and hammer plus a trigger job), a beavertail grip safety, carry bevel, Novak sights, and a reblue. I put a nice set of grips on it and I am happy.
My Ballester-Molina was worse than a beater when I received it. Marianne Carniak of the Accurizer Gunshop in Troy, Michigan worked on it. First, Marianne fitted a Series 70 barrel and she then did a match barrel bushing, Novak sights and a reblue followed these. I purchased a nice set of grip from Hakan and it is good to go.
Marianne also did a Sistema Colt 1927 for me. This pistol has a fitted a Series 80 barrel and match barrel bushing, Novak sights, McCormick parts (trigger, sear, and hammer plus a trigger job), a beavertail grip safety, carry bevel, and a reblue.
Again, I ask are these custom pistols or production model pistols with modifications? If not, what make a custom pistol? Let me know what you think.
Regards,
Richard
I generally do not require a lot of bells or whistles on my 1911A1s but they have all been done to my specification. An example is my Norinco 1911A1; it has a match barrel bushing, McCormick parts (trigger, sear, and hammer plus a trigger job), a beavertail grip safety, carry bevel, Novak sights, and a reblue. I put a nice set of grips on it and I am happy.
My Ballester-Molina was worse than a beater when I received it. Marianne Carniak of the Accurizer Gunshop in Troy, Michigan worked on it. First, Marianne fitted a Series 70 barrel and she then did a match barrel bushing, Novak sights and a reblue followed these. I purchased a nice set of grip from Hakan and it is good to go.
Marianne also did a Sistema Colt 1927 for me. This pistol has a fitted a Series 80 barrel and match barrel bushing, Novak sights, McCormick parts (trigger, sear, and hammer plus a trigger job), a beavertail grip safety, carry bevel, and a reblue.
Again, I ask are these custom pistols or production model pistols with modifications? If not, what make a custom pistol? Let me know what you think.
Regards,
Richard