Standard Manufacturing’s 1911 Case Colored #1 Engraved

By G&A Online Editors

There’s no group of firearm loyalists as passionate about their favorite pistol as the 1911 fan base. Despite its advanced age, this century-­old design remains popular among competition shooters and concealed-­carry permit holders, and can still be found on duty with many of America’s law enforcement.

Today, however, there appears to be two camps within the aforementioned group of 1911 enthusiasts: Those who like the classic original — with either a blued or Parkerized finish, basic sights and walnut grips — and those who believe that John Browning’s most prolific design needs updating to be relevant. Then there is Standard Manufacturing’s Case Colored #1 Engraved. This example blends both.

Traditionalists can appreciate Standard’s choice of double-­diamond, rosewood-colored checkered grips. Like Browning’s original, there are only rear ­slide serrations. Giving the overall pistol a vintage appearance is the bone-­and-­charcoal, color-­case hardening with intricate scroll engraving. (Even the slide stop is given this engraving treatment.) Modernists will like the gun’s extended beavertail, wide extended thumb safety and slide stop lever, skeletonized hammer, as well as the lowered and flared ejection port. But there are a lot of features about this gun that everyone can appreciate. For example, …Read the Rest

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