Custom 1911

[Drgnracin72]

Trust me.... I KNOW what it costs.

If you have seen 4 of his full house builds, then you should buy a lottery ticket.

Tried that, and didn't win ****

 

[Honey Badger]

I am not trying to start an argument here.... BUT does $2000.00 or $3000.00 1911 REALLY shoot that much better than one that didn't cost that amount? I would love to be able to shoot one of them side by side with a stock springer; ( or the like ), and see the difference sometime.

 

[flatwins]

I am not trying to start an argument here.... BUT does $2000.00 or $3000.00 1911 REALLY shoot that much better than one that didn't cost that amount? I would love to be able to shoot one of them side by side with a stock springer; ( or the like ), and see the difference sometime.

I've wondered the same thing. I'd figure it's like the Timex/Rolex thing. Sure the Timex keeps time ok...it's just not a Rolex.

 

[JD8]

I am not trying to start an argument here.... BUT does $2000.00 or $3000.00 1911 REALLY shoot that much better than one that didn't cost that amount? I would love to be able to shoot one of them side by side with a stock springer; ( or the like ), and see the difference sometime.

Does a Wilson shoot THAT much better than a stock Springer? Yes. The difference may not be noticable in some hands though. . Does a $2,500 Noveske shoot better than a S&W Sport for YOU? Some will find the Noveske more accurate, that it points naturally, and will last longer under higher round counts. When you go from a Les Baer, Wilson, etc to something full house that is built just for YOU, you have to consider the law of diminishing returns as it pertains to YOU. Is it worth it to you?

Consider the old and tired car analogy without getting too literal.

Springer.... Camaro V6

Wilson, Baer, Guncrafter, etc....... Corvette

Full house build by Cywrus, Greyson, Christiansen, Bob Rodgers, Chen, Yost, Chuck Rogers, CT. Brian?....... (Supercar of your choice)

 

[Drgnracin72]

Does a Wilson shoot THAT much better than a stock Springer? Yes. The difference may not be noticable in some hands though. . Does a $2,500 Noveske shoot better than a S&W Sport for YOU? Some will find the Noveske more accurate, that it points naturally, and will last longer under higher round counts. When you go from a Les Baer, Wilson, etc to something full house that is built just for YOU, you have to consider the law of diminishing returns as it pertains to YOU. Is it worth it to you?

Consider the old and tired car analogy without getting too literal.

Springer.... Camaro V6

Wilson, Baer, Guncrafter, etc....... Corvette

Full house build by Cwyrus, Greyson, Christiansen, Bob Rodgers, Chen, Yost, Chuck Rogers, CT. Brian?....... (Supercar of your choice)

This. I used to question this until I shot my first full custom. They really are a cut above and its not something you will understand until you shoot one! Another up and comer in the 1911 game is Lou Biondo @ Business End Customs.

 

[technetium-99m]

I am not trying to start an argument here.... BUT does $2000.00 or $3000.00 1911 REALLY shoot that much better than one that didn't cost that amount? I would love to be able to shoot one of them side by side with a stock springer; ( or the like ), and see the difference sometime.

Practically speaking $2,000 covers all the parts of a full on custom gun and the finish give or take a bit. It gives really no overage for the smith's time. I'm not really aware of a Wilson that goes for less than $2,600 or so and keep in mind Wilson isn't really a full on custom gun.

I'd love to see a Rodgers gun before I die, but if not I'm fine with handling Cywrus' 1911's.

 

[HiredHand]

I thought this was a picture thread.

 

[Honey Badger]

I thought this was a picture thread.

We wouldn't want to learn anything along the way now would we? Yes it is a picture thread, but it also an opportunity for those of us who don't know something to learn from those who do.