I'd love to share some photos of a very special pistol Mr. Bruce Gray was kind enough to build for my father. A pistol made to be used. My photos unfortunately do little justice to the art and execution which is both meticulous and elegant. (Smudges, evident only on review of the photos, are residual RIG grease). The pistol is now quite a few years old yet feels as tight and perfect as ever.
My Dad survived the concentration camps, fought several wars and worked much too hard for the rest of his life. As a result my life has been easy, safe and full of love and support.
I had hoped to honor my father with a custom build that he would be able to shoot in his last years. Time had taken its toll on his body but he preferred a .45 calibre over another, familiarity perhaps. A series 80 Colt platform was chosen in accordance to state restrictions.
Bruce created an magnificently well balanced pistol that is absolutely stunning to both handle and review. It seems to effortlessly rest in hand, the slide glides as on ice, the trigger brakes with tactical precision. A fibreoptic front sight and lengthened sight plane designed to aid the mature sight picture.
The bluing has brilliant depth yet does not distract, the nitrebluing complements and charms. The checkering refined and precise, both easy and comforting to hold.
No sharp edges anywhere (Dad was on blood thinners) yet contours and defined lines remain unblunted.
The magwell perfectly welded and integrated affording a measure of confidence to both grip and load.
So many fine features and logistic considerations are incorporated such as the brilliant hardtail grip safety conversion, the slightly enlarged yet tasteful slide stop lever and magazine release to facilitate use. Tbe thumb safety carefully sculpted clicks reassuringly with engagement.
Takedown effort is enabled by the use of a hex key.
On acceptance of the pistol all screws were perfectly indexed/aligned
My father literally trembled with anticipation and awe on recieving the pistol. I am forever grateful.



