Videos tagged with Wilson Combat Custom 1911

This guide details the meticulous hand-fitting process for a Wilson Combat Custom 1911, as demonstrated by Master Gunsmith Bobby Sims. It emphasizes the critical role of manual tooling and a gunsmith's 'feel' in achieving the precision and accuracy required for high-end custom firearms, a process honed over 24 years of experience. The video highlights the importance of slide-to-frame fitting and trigger tuning as key differentiators from mass-produced items.

This guide details critical firearm handling techniques to prevent damage and ensure reliability, drawing on the expertise of Bill Wilson and Ken Hackathorn. It covers the proper methods for dropping slides, closing revolver cylinders, loading chambers, seating magazines, and the importance of lubrication, emphasizing practices that preserve the longevity and performance of high-end firearms. Instruction is provided by industry legends with decades of experience.