[Zerodefect]

Ok, that would be one of their exceptions. Good looking pistol.

 

[Cold Dead Hands !]

Where’s BAC1023 when we need him ?

 

[Cold Dead Hands !]

 

[FullClip]

Stan Chin Customs nothing else compares!!!

"Chen"

 

[JasonC8301]

Ok, that would be one of their exceptions. Good looking pistol.

Thanks! Wanted a Wilson with 0 markings of any kind except what was required. Even had the logo take off rear right of slide.

I kept the grips as is though (didn't feel like getting non wilson grips and the medallion is another slight hint as to who built the gun.)

In essence a Guncrafter No Name styled gun built by the fine folks in the Wilson Combat Supergrade section.

 

[Cold Dead Hands !]

The Les Baer shoots more accurate than the Wilson CQB, Dan Wesson Specialist, Springfield TRP, etc
But overall what do you want, maybe the best accuracy is not the most important factor ?

 

[9x45]

^^^ You know that because you have tested all 3 guns from a Ransom rest?

 

[rennD]

What are the best high end forged slide and frame 1911's money can buy ? Alchemy , Cabot , Ed Brown , Les Baer , Nighthawk , Springfield EMP , Wilson Combat , etc. ? ... *I don't care about gold plated bling or engravings - just the best classic 1911's of highest quality and reliability money can buy in a semi custom , custom design . What are your thoughts and experiences on the subject ?

Some of the 1911/2011s I own: Nighthawks, Wilsons, Staccatos, old school STIs, Dan Wessons, Sig Sauers, Springfields, Colts, and RIAs. I can feel the fit and finish differences.

If I were you and want the "...highest quality and reliability money can buy in a semi custom , custom design.", perhaps you should contact Dan Bedell, Hayes Customs, or any of the higher end custom shops and have them build you one. This way, you get exactly what you want.

Good luck in your search.

 

[Cold Dead Hands !]

^^^ You know that because you have tested all 3 guns from a Ransom rest?

Yes.

 

[bac1023]

Cabot is definitely one of them...parts cut from steel billet

 

[bac1023]

To those that mentioned full custom smiths like Heirloom or Chen, just remember these folks use base guns for their builds. They are certainly some of the best fitted with awesome attention to detail. However, they aren't using the slides and frames that Cabot does. In fact, most these smiths don't manufacture any parts.

Food for thought

I have a problem calling anyone who uses a Colt frame and slide the absolute highest quality 1911 on the market. They may have the best attention to detail and fitting is superb, but highest quality to me means more than that.

 

[Tree-Fiddy]

I'm happy with my plain old colts, that would be 70's series and before, after that I don't care

 

[bac1023]

I'm happy with my plain old colts, that would be 70's series and before, after that I don't care

Wasn’t exactly the question, but glad you are.

You’ll save yourself a lot of money.

 

[Colt38SuperDude]

Cabot is definitely one of them...parts cut from steel billet

I don’t know why parts cut from billets is such a big deal. A billet can be made from casting

 

[bac1023]

I don’t know why parts cut from billets is such a big deal. A billet can be made from casting

True

Not in Cabot’s case though.

 

[Hoss]

I second FC’s choice:

Stan Chen Custom Full-House 1911 Pistols

Stan Chen Customs is a division of Legacy Custom Products, Inc. We are a custom gunsmithing shop specializing in custom 1911's built to the highest standards.

www.chencustom.com

I like this guys work among others:

Heirloom Precision | Maker 2019

www.heirloomprecision.com

These too:

Builder of Handcrafted Custom 1911 Pistols made in USA

Handcrafted Custom 1911 Pistols 100% made in the USA. Built from the finest materials using aerospace tolerances and technology.

cabotguns.com

Precision Handcrafted 1911s - Volkmann Precision, LLC.

www.volkmannprecision.com

 

[Cold Dead Hands !]

^^^ You know that because you have tested all 3 guns from a Ransom rest?

This latest issue just arrived.
“The Les Baer tested most accurate, and the machine work and fit are flawless” !

 

[Cold Dead Hands !]

 

[Bren]

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Agreed. I have 1911's in 9mm, .45 and 10mm in my safe. I have a Glock 21 by my bed.

 

[Bren]

This latest issue just arrived.
The Les Baer tested most accurate.
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Not very impressive accuracy at 25 yards. When the new members of our team were talking to our Sergeant Major about buying our first guns for Bullseye and Service Pistol, his advice was, "if it won't hold 1.5" or better at 50 yards, you've wasted your money." Those groups are about like, or slightly better than a stock $800 Springfield Range Officer.