Each pistol is carefully crafted and handfit by a Master Pistolsmith. These are men of rare talent who have been with Wilson Combat from 10 to 22 years. Each one has learned his craft from Bill Wilson, the world renowned competition shooter and Master Craftsman. Just as *Anschutz and *Rolex spend years training their craftsmen, Wilson Combat also maintains an ongoing program of skills development.
The desire to own a Wilson Combat Custom Pistol is analogous to the hunger to possess a Rembrandt, BMW or other recognized prestige art form. It is simply the desire to own “The Best.”
The Work Commences. A small pile of metal shavings accumulates on the floor beneath the workbench as precision strokes of the file blend metal to metal in almost seamless conformity. A process of gentle and patient hand-lapping mates slide and frame. The 30-line-per-inch checkering on the high-cut frontstrap and flat mainspring housing is without peer. Safety systems are carefully fit to provide the most attractive appearance while providing the maximum in security. The highest-quality trigger group components are precision adjusted to allow a crisp, exacting let-off, promoting accuracy and confidence. Just flipping the thumb safety on and off on a Wilson Combat® Custom Pistol is reminiscent of opening and closing the door on the finest luxury automobile. The sound and feel convey the unmistakable message….Quality, Reliability, Security.
All exterior angles are “melted” into a smooth, snag-free package that enhances appearance, improves feel and promotes speed. Exterior surfaces are hand polished before any finish material is applied. After finish, the pistol is carefully assembled, with further precision fitting accomplished as required. Following sight installation and a complete inspection, the pistol is taken to our range for reliability and accuracy testing. Finally, after sight-in and a thorough cleaning, this work-of-art is once more given a meticulous inspection before being placed in the distinctive royal blue Wilson Combat® pistol rug, along with its test target and individual paperwork. A long journey, but worth it!
