Even though I am not a purveyor of steel and hammer-fired pistols, I can still appreciate fine craftsmanship when it comes along. The firearms artists at Guncrafter Industries have just announced a new 1911 model chambered in .45ACP, 9mm and .38 Super called the Hellcat. Retailing at around $3.5K, the custom pistols are outfitted with a hearty feature set.

Details and additional information for the discriminating 1911 connoisseur can be found below.

Guncrafter Industries

Guncrafter Industries

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Guncrafter Industries

Guncrafter Industries

Guncrafter Industries

Guncrafter Industries

Guncrafter Industries

Guncrafter Industries BC-17 Hellcat

Just released, the new Guncrafter Hellcat is available for pre-order. You have 2 great Guncrafter dealers right here on the forum that would welcome your business if you are interested in putting an order in. The turn time is estimated at 8-12 weeks and the deposit is $500. Dan @BBP and I would ask that you shoot a message to both of us if you are interested as we are partnering on the pre-orders.

As with all Guncrafters, you can customize it any way you like. In the pics below, you will see an all black gov’t with a curved trigger and ‘standard’ small parts, a gray/ bronze gov’t with the new parts listed above, and a commander heading my way that’s still on the bench. I also know that bluing is an option for finish.

Standard Specifications:

• Forged Steel Full Size Frame
• Cerakote over our Melonite, for the ultimate in looks and protection
• In Collaboration with Cerberus Tactical: An oversized slide stop & thumb safety, as well as a brand new hammer design
• The BattleCrown™ Super Heavy Duty Bushing
• Slide Top Serrations
• Match Grade Stainless Steel Barrel
• Flat Match Grade Trigger
• One-piece magwell and mainspring housing
• Guncrafter Industries 15 LPI Checkering on Front Strap and Mainspring Housing
• Black Shredder Grips
• GI Tritium Sights
• Flush Cut & Deep Crowned Barrel
• Flush Cut Slide Stop & Chamfered Frame
• Ball End Mill Cuts
• Heavy Bevel on Bottom of Slide
• Fully Dehorned-Standard
• Extreme Reliability Work
• Two fitted and Tuned Magazines
• Black GI Logo Cordura Case
• MSRP is $3,595 for .45 ACP & $3,895 for 9mm or .38 Super