veritas honus
Lieutenant Commander
- Joined
- Jun 13, 2010
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A couple weeks ago I spec'd out and ordered my first custom firearm.
Never thought I'd see the day!!! I've always been a die hard Glock man. At the same time, though, I've really wanted a Colt 1911.
After much research, both hands-on, as well as incalculable hours online, my decision was finally final.
Wilson Combat. I had narrowed it down to Wilson Combat, Ed Brown, and Les Baer. Without ever having handled or fired one, there was no way I could settle on one.
I've handled and fired hundreds of firearms over the years. I've had a lot feel good in my hand. I've had several feel really good in my hand. Only a few which feel like they belong in my hand. The Wilson Combat not only felt like it belonged in my hand immediately, it almost feels like an extension of my hand. My left hand is instantly drawn to it for a two handed grip which I simply do not want to release. Smoothest firing weapon I've ever handled.
I ordered the Tactical Elite as the platform, with multiple upgrades and customizations. By definition, this could be called a semi-custom; but every Wilson Combat weapon is built to order. There are no assembly lines. Every weapon is hand built from the ground up, to exacting specifications by Master Pistol Smiths. Wilson Combat recently stopped casting small parts. Every part is now forged, billet, or ground.
...And then he waited.
Never thought I'd see the day!!! I've always been a die hard Glock man. At the same time, though, I've really wanted a Colt 1911.
After much research, both hands-on, as well as incalculable hours online, my decision was finally final.
Wilson Combat. I had narrowed it down to Wilson Combat, Ed Brown, and Les Baer. Without ever having handled or fired one, there was no way I could settle on one.
I've handled and fired hundreds of firearms over the years. I've had a lot feel good in my hand. I've had several feel really good in my hand. Only a few which feel like they belong in my hand. The Wilson Combat not only felt like it belonged in my hand immediately, it almost feels like an extension of my hand. My left hand is instantly drawn to it for a two handed grip which I simply do not want to release. Smoothest firing weapon I've ever handled.
I ordered the Tactical Elite as the platform, with multiple upgrades and customizations. By definition, this could be called a semi-custom; but every Wilson Combat weapon is built to order. There are no assembly lines. Every weapon is hand built from the ground up, to exacting specifications by Master Pistol Smiths. Wilson Combat recently stopped casting small parts. Every part is now forged, billet, or ground.
...And then he waited.
