KyJim said:BTW, I also own 1911s from Brown, Wilson, Baer,
I would be interested in how you rate the four of them. I've shot two or three NHCs but not more than a couple hundred rounds though.
KyJim said:BTW, I also own 1911s from Brown, Wilson, Baer,
When you get to this level, a lot of it is just subjective opinion. I think I like my Nighthawk the best and one of my Browns just a little behind --- I had both customized a bit by the makers before I bought them. Just behind these are my one Wilson (an older one) and two other Browns. Finally are two Baers, but only because they are cosmetically not as nice (fit very tight but finish is just okay). They shoot great and I carried my Stinger (a CCO-sized gun) for years.I would be interested in how you rate the four of them
I'd be packin a Hi PointIt like choosing the woman you marry.....
I mostly agree with that but the lines are getting more blurred. For example, in years past, Ed Brown offered only a handful of options. Now they offer a large variety of options. See https://www.edbrown.com/build/. Still, there's something really special in a gun from, say Stan Chen. I drool over his work.What kills me is that people talk about Nighthawk, Wilson, GI etc... using the term "custom" gun. Most of the guns people are referencing are not really custom guns. They have predetermined configuration which you slightly modify or pick from a list of add ons then you purchase it. The vast majority of them leave in the "Stock" configuration.
Good info. I had not looked at the Ed Brown site in a long time. They have definitely moved a bit more to the custom side. I build a pretty nice gun for $4000 on their site. I would still choose the one man shop but it is a option.I mostly agree with that but the lines are getting more blurred. For example, in years past, Ed Brown offered only a handful of options. Now they offer a large variety of options. See https://www.edbrown.com/build/. Still, there's something really special in a gun from, say Stan Chen. I drool over his work.
VWsig said:I am currently working with Don Williams of The Action Works on a build now. I am using a Colt 70 series as a base gun. It will come in around the cost of a GRP.
I love working with Don. He is a great smith and a gentleman. Always answers the phone or calls me back when I have questions. He works with you to get the build to meet your needs & wants.Congrats on this and best of luck, I hope it exceeds your expectations.