The 1911BKO looks very similar to an original matte black 1911. At the time of this post (2/2017), MSRP is $588 with a considerably lower street price! This 5″ pistol is made in Massachusetts and available for a very reasonable price, making it an ideal candidate for a first time customization (no sense butchering a Colt if you are learning). No Pacific rim sweat shop pistols here.Įnter the Auto-Ordnance 1911. These guns all have one important quality. You’ll note the extensive 1911 projects I’ve worked on so far were built on Remington and Colt pistols. Despite some pretty awful 1911 experiences, I haven’t given up. That doesn’t mean I’m not a fan, just a realist. A few years ago when I wrote my review of the Colt USMC M45A1 (which I feel is the best written review of the M45A1 to date), I discussed my personal history with the 1911 and many of the problems I’ve had with the platform. Some of my 1911 comments may be on the snarky side, but in fairness, I think they are pretty much spot on. If you take a look around you’ll notice my love/hate relationship with a wide variety of firearm designs. And while there are few things more impressive than a well fit, hand-built from the ground up 1911 you can complete a pretty cool semi custom pistol on a budget when starting with a gun like this. Why start with a complete gun rather than parts? Well for one, you can see how it shoots before you start playing with it. When I was looking for a complete 1911 pistol to build on, my criteria was simple I wanted an inexpensive gun that wasn’t enhanced from the factory and it had to be made in the USA. The classic hundred-something year old design combines classical elegance with a platform that begs for personal customization. On the other hand the 1911 is pure panache. But seriously, how much customizing can you do on a Glock? Extensive milling of the slide and melting plastic with a wood burning kit aren’t going to give it a soul. Once I got it and shot it, I really began to appreciate it as a US made entry-level 1911. Take this pistol, an Auto-Ordnance 1911BKO, I bought it because I was looking for a base for a custom build. Often, I’ll buy a gun with the express purpose of customizing it, many times, before it is even shot. Normally new firearms serve as the base for a custom project. When I buy guns, I rarely keep them factory.
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