Tim Bacus Custom Caspian

From 1911_purview Caspian in .45 ACP by professional shooter and gunsmith Tim Bacus. One thing that I have come to know is that when professional shooters morph into gunsmiths (Dettlehauser, Salyer, Eddie Garcia) they purpose-build guns into exacting instruments–not bespoke Colt treasures. So while Caspians may be ugly, they are straight, bulletproof, and easily madeContinue reading “Tim Bacus Custom Caspian”

Al Marvel Custom 1911

From 1911_purview Colt slide over Wilson Combat frame by Al Marvel, shod in desert ironwood grips by Jon Aho. Years ago, I asked Pete Single about his biggest influences. He rattled off all the usual names, and then I heard the name Marvel. I said, Bob Marvel…to which he responded, no Al Marvel. Big AlContinue reading “Al Marvel Custom 1911”