For the experience Addicts, what is the recommendation for a semi custom gun purchase, order direct from the manufacturer or use a dealer, or it doesn't matter? The two I have, I ordered direct, it just seemed logical to me as I was ordering specific features and not a std model. I got a...

Gents, I tried posting this question in a very verbose thread but the discussions at hand kind of overtook my inquiry. After reading the opinions of what makes one gun or another a "custom" or "semi-custom," I left not knowing whether the P.C. Zoid build was either . . . . . So what say you...

Much sooner than I thought it would be ready, I got my first semi-custom 1911 today. I picked it up, and it is almost exactly what I thought I was ordering. But after thinking on it a bit, I think I got what I needed more so than if it had been completely what I ordered. This year will be my...

Is this some sort of record? Joined up on Sunday, first custom purchased on Wednesday night? I've been shooting 1911's for 35 years now, have competed for years in USPSA with one, and carried one for nearly a decade. I've got some opinions about what I like, and unfortunately have a hard time...

Addicts, whats up brothers! Per the usual, when its time to start thinking of selling/moving 1911's, I come to you all for advise and opinions. Some history on my 1911 addiction... When I first got into the 1911 platform, I like most, thought Kimber was just the cats a$$! Kimber was my first...

...what would it be? Looking to see what everyone's opinion is about their choice of one (or maybe top three) 1911s in the fairly crowded semi-custom market right now. Feel free to list your choice and why, and maybe throw in a nice picture to spruce things up. It would help if you have...