The 1911 pistol is most of the times a workhorse, but collectors like to take it a step beyond. By ordering custom-made, sometimes one-of-a-kind pieces that satisfy both technical and aesthetic desires they create a legacy piece.

The sky’s the limit for the price tags on these pieces. However, this is irrelevant when you’re creating a custom pistol.

The 1911 is so much more than a gun, is a symbol of freedom, courage and lineage.

This article by Mike Ramientas originally appeared at Gun News Daily.

This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.

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