Pistol_Purview

For years I used to pour through the Layne Simpson 1911 book, looking at old-school guns, made by old-school gunsmiths. Don Fraley (Advanced Weapon Technologies out of Russell KY) was all over that book, and I really wanted one of his guns, but despite several saved internet searches, I fell short of finding one in the wild. Then it occurred to me last year—why don’t I just call the guy and see if he will build me one. So I did, and shockingly, he said he would. Six months later this beautiful pony arrived and I’m quite pleased with all of it. It hits all my usual hot spots, with the exception of the fixed Heinie (as opposed to Bomar) rear sight. Don is former lead sniper for the prestigious Kentucky State Police SRT team and winner of the coveted Carlos Hathcock sniper school’s “Top Gun” award. His military experience includes training as a combat medic, light and heavy weapons, airborne operations with the 19th Special Forces Group, combat engineer and chemical/nuclear/biological warfare specialist with the 478th Combat Engineer battalion. Don builds his own line of 1911 handguns and precision rifles. He continues to serve numerous police agencies, tactical teams, and drug interdiction teams with his custom work and training expertise. This gun is a work of art made by a patriot who helped shape the very fabric of this great nation. 🇺🇸 Grips by Wood Caliber. Yea yea I’m out of Spegels, but I have 3 sets inbound.