From 1911_purview Absolute pew stick in .45 ACP by Errol Lawson (Keal Custom) –an accomplished Steel Challenge shooter and epic gunsmith. Dude also has pipes. The gun is funky but it just runs itself!
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Thomas David Walters Series 70
From 1911_purview Colt 70 series in .45 ACP by Thomas David Walters out of Dallas Texas. Tex, as he was known to friends and family, discovered flying at an early age and dutifully served his country as a Navy pilot. In the wake of his military service, he flew for Delta Airlines for almost 25Continue reading “Thomas David Walters Series 70”
Armand Swenson Custom — Gardena California — 1968 Colt National Match 1911 45 ACP
Nelson Ford Custom Series 70
1911_purview Colt 70 series in .45 ACP built by Nelson Ford out of Phoenix AZ. This gun features Kings 201 strong side thumb safety, a Novak rear sight and Nelson’s pathognomonic front sight. Grips are OG by Guy and Aaron Hogue. Nelson still works on pistols, but he crossed over to the dark side—the wheelContinue reading “Nelson Ford Custom Series 70”
Ernest Paulsen Custom Stocked Interarms — 223 Remington — Leupold Scope
Derek Janowitz Custom Caspian .40 S&W
From 1911_purview This Caspian in 40 Smith and Wesson was crafted by competitive shooter and professional gunsmith Derek Janowitz (Millennium Custom) out of Lake Worth Florida. The gun, cloaked in DLC with an adjustable Bomar and match grade Schumann pipe, is an absolute scalpel. Millennium (founded in 1997) makes guns for competitive shooters, not hobbiestsContinue reading “Derek Janowitz Custom Caspian .40 S&W”
Chuck Rogers — Rogers Precision — Colt Combat Commander 1911 45 ACP
Gene Shuey Custom Springfield
From 1911_purview This Springfield Armory 1911 in .45 ACP was made by the man, the legend, the myth….Mr. Gene Shuey. He chromed every last thing on this gun, including the Novak rear sight. The entire thing is a juxtaposition of matte chrome with high polished chrome edges. Is it a little bit Liberace? Absolutely. DoContinue reading “Gene Shuey Custom Springfield”
Dave Erickson Custom Caspian
From 1911_purview Stainless steel Caspian in .45 ACP by Nebraska pistolsmith Dave Erickson. His shop in Omaha was known as Condition One. This gun features Heinie sights, hard fit KKM barrel, 30 LPI checkering, Chen MSH, beveled magwell, serrated arrow pattern top, full dehorn — it’s just flat out one of the slickest 1911s everContinue reading “Dave Erickson Custom Caspian”
Scattered Shots 