Videos tagged with Armin Swenson

This podcast episode delves into the nuanced definition of a 'custom' 1911 pistol versus a 'production' or 'customized' firearm. Experts Roy Huntington and Brent Wheat discuss the historical evolution of custom gunsmithing, emphasizing the shift from hand-fitting and welding to modern CNC machining. They differentiate between a truly custom build requiring significant hand labor and a gun with 'drop-in' parts, highlighting that while modern production guns offer high quality, true custom work involves a level of craftsmanship and individual attention that sets them apart.