KINGS RIVER CUSTOM LEVEL ONE 45 ACP 5" BBL SS UPGRADE HAND STIPPLING

The Kings River Custom Level One Government 1911 is a hand-built, single-action .45 ACP pistol assembled to order by KRC gunsmiths in Huntsville, Arkansas, designed for serious collectors, competition shooters, and carry-focused buyers who want a bespoke hand-fitted 45 ACP Government Model 1911 built to custom shop tolerances that no production line can replicate.

Key Features

• Build: Kings River Custom Level One, Government Model 1911, Custom Shop
• Caliber: .45 ACP
• Capacity: Standard 1911 Government Model single-stack
• Barrel length: 5 inches, match grade, hand-fitted, Government length
• Action: Single-action hammer-fired semi-automatic, 1911 platform
• Trigger: Round trigger, hand-tuned hammer and sear engagement, 3.25 to 3.5 lb pull weight, minimal overtravel, positive reset
• Frame: Precision-forged stainless steel, hand-stippled frontstrap and mainspring housing
• Slide: Stainless steel, Arrow Point top-of-slide serrations full length, front and rear cocking serrations
• Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety, hand-fitted, zero play
• Sights: Flat silver bead front sight, fixed rear sight, snag-free profile
• Small parts finish: All small parts nitre blued including ejector, extractor, SpeedChute magwell, thumb safety, slide stop, magazine release, grip screws, and all remaining small components
• Slide stop: Flush cut and beveled to frame, nitre blued
• Magwell: SpeedChute flared magwell, nitre blued
• Grips: Desert Ironwood panels by Ben Jennen, large handmade medallions, each set unique
• Included accessories: Three Tripp Research 1911 magazines, soft case, KRC signed authenticity letter

Special Features

• Every Kings River Custom Level One is hand-fitted by individual gunsmiths, producing slide-to-frame fit and barrel lockup tolerances that require bench work and cannot be replicated through automated manufacturing.
• The Arrow Point top-of-slide serrations run the full length of the slide flat, a KRC design signature that reduces glare across the sighting plane while adding a visual element that distinguishes this build from standard serration patterns.
• The flat silver bead front sight provides a precise, high-visibility aiming point that pairs cleanly with the fixed rear notch for a fast, natural sight picture in both bright and transitional lighting conditions.
• Every small part on this build receives a nitre bluing treatment, producing a rich, deep blue finish across all controls, pins, and internal components that contrasts deliberately against the stainless frame and slide, a level of finish work that is exceptionally rare on any firearm at any price point.
• The hand-stippled frontstrap and mainspring housing apply a textured grip surface through individual hand work rather than machine-cut checkering, producing a pattern that is tactile, functional, and unique to each build.
• Front and rear cocking serrations give the shooter positive grip points at both ends of the slide, supporting press checks, administrative handling, and one-handed malfunction clearance without repositioning.
• The flush-cut, beveled slide stop removes the protruding tab from the frame profile, eliminating a common snag point and giving the pistol a seamless left-side appearance that reflects the build's detail-oriented assembly approach.
• Desert Ironwood grip panels are crafted by Ben Jennen and fitted with large handmade medallions, sourced from one of the densest hardwoods in North America, with no two sets sharing the same grain pattern or color tone.
• Each pistol ships with a signed KRC authenticity letter documenting the build as a genuine hand-assembled custom firearm, supporting collector provenance and resale documentation.

Practical Benefits

• The hand-fitted 5-inch match barrel and hand-tuned trigger deliver a crisp 3.25 to 3.5 lb break that competition shooters can run directly off the bench without additional trigger work or gunsmithing after purchase.
• The ambidextrous thumb safety makes this pistol a natural fit for left-handed shooters and instructors who train with either hand, without requiring any aftermarket modification.
• The fixed rear sight holds zero through holster draw cycles and active carry conditions, removing the risk of zero shift that adjustable sights can develop under sustained use.
• Three Tripp Research magazines provide immediate range-ready capacity and are widely regarded among the most reliable 1911 magazines available, supporting consistent feeding across defensive and training ammunition.
• The stainless steel frame and slide combination resists corrosion during carry, storage, and field exposure without requiring the protective coatings that carbon steel builds depend on.
• The full small-parts nitre bluing treatment means every component a shooter touches during operation carries that same rich blue finish, creating a cohesive, intentional appearance that doubles as a durable surface treatment across all controls.
• If you want a .45 ACP Government Model built by hand to your exact configuration, backed by the pedigree of craftsmen who have spent careers at the highest levels of American custom gunsmithing, the Kings River Custom Level One puts that ownership experience in your hands from the first shot.

The Kings River Custom Level One Government 1911 in .45 ACP is a solid fit for serious collectors, competition shooters, and carry-focused buyers who demand custom shop craftsmanship, hand-fitted precision, and a pistol that functions as well as it looks.

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