This is a 1956 Colt 1911 in 38 super by legend Jim Clark. Jim was a highly decorated and accomplished Marine sniper. He competed in NRA Bullseye Pistol competitions for over 28 years, finally retiring in 1975. Clark won the National Pistol Championship in 1958 and is the only civilian ever to accomplish this feat. He won the National civilian title five times. He was the fifth man in the U.S. to break 2600 and the fourth to break 2650. So suffice it to say the man knew a thing or two about shooting and firearm accuracy. Jim started pistolsmithing in 1950 and was regarded as one of the true innovators of 1911 pistol accurizing. Of his numerous innovations, he was best known for his (welded up) long slide conversions. This one isn’t a long boy, and it doesn’t have his unmistakable “tiger tooth” front strap treatment, but it’s drum tight, way prettier than most Clarks. Grips by Steve Herrett.
Scattered Shots 