The Standard Manufacturing Damascus 1911 pistol in .45 ACP (brand part no. 1911DM) is a full Damascus steel handgun built using forging techniques dating back centuries to medieval times, with the frame and slide hand-forged by old-world artisans into a chain-pattern Damascus. Standard Manufacturing‘s Master Gunsmiths take each Damascus block and hand-build the pistol individually, requiring many labor-intensive hours of polishing, stoning, and fitting that only the most experienced gunsmiths can accomplish. The 5-inch stainless steel match-grade barrel pairs with a match bushing, high-profile low-mount tactical sights, an up-swept beavertail grip safety, an extended magazine release, a checkered mainspring housing, and a medium solid match-grade trigger breaking at 4.5 pounds. Extra-fancy American black walnut grips complete a pistol built in extremely limited numbers. Among the most exclusive semi-auto handguns, this Damascus 1911 configuration favors collectors who want a true hand-forged work of art.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 ACP, with a 5-inch stainless steel match-grade barrel.
• The frame and slide are hand-forged chain-pattern 4140 carbon steel Damascus.
• The grips are extra-fancy American black walnut.
• The trigger is a medium solid match-grade design, breaking at 4.5 pounds.
• The design includes an up-swept beavertail grip safety and extended magazine release.
• The sights are high-profile, low-mount tactical.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Damascus finish unique? The frame and slide are hand-forged using centuries-old techniques into a chain-pattern Damascus steel, requiring extensive hand polishing and fitting.

Is this pistol a limited production model? Yes, the labor and time required to make each one limits production to very small numbers.

Buy the Standard Manufacturing Damascus 1911 Pistol

A true hand-forged Damascus steel 1911 is exactly what this pistol delivers for the discerning collector. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.