New custom Caspian commander

[jmb79]

I finally took possession of the Caspian Commander that my gunsmith has been building for me. Seven months from the day I dropped of the frame and slide, the gun was ready. I really have to thank Ray Saltzman of Saltzman Gunworks Incorporated for doing such great work.

The part list is as follows:
Caspian commander frame
Caspian commander slide with integral plunger tube
10-8 Performance rear sight
10-8 Perfornance flat trigger
Novak Tritium front sight
Wilson bullet proof magazine release
Wilson bullet proof slide stop
Wilson bullet proof extractor
Wilson narrow combat safety
Wilson extended ejector
Wilson firing pin
EGW oversized firing pin stop
EGW barrel bushing
EGW bar stock ignition kit
EGW hammer strut
Kart NM barrel
Smith & Alexander grip safety
Davidson's Horned Lizard stocks
Ed Brown bobtail MSH
Ed Brown recoil guide and plug
ISMI springs
IonBond finsh

I need to take more (and better) picutres to really show off the great work Ray did. From the serrations on the top and rear of the slide to the contours of the barrel bushing and the high cut grip, he did a super job.

 

[jimbo-indy]

Yes, Ray does fine work.
A beautiful piece you have there. Please post more pictures when you can.

 

[sjstill]

I really like the way the flat trigger feels. It's a dandy!

 

[hotfarmboy1]

very nice 1911!! That sure is a beauty! I've never shot one with a flat trigger, whats the advantage of it?

 

[1/2 shot]

Wow! Sure looks like it was worth the wait. Very nice.

 

[jmb79]

very nice 1911!! That sure is a beauty! I've never shot one with a flat trigger, whats the advantage of it?

For me the advantage is purely subjective. It simply "feels" better than a curved trigger. To underscore, for me, the two types of trigger feel very different and make the shooting experience different but others may not find there to be so much of a difference.

Also, the pull is the same no matter where you place your finger on the trigger. With a curved trigger, the center of the trigger is less of a reach for your finger than the top and bottom of the trigger. With the flat trigger, it's the same distance from top to bottom.

 

[nighthawk80]

That's sweet. So If you don't mind, how much did that run you? I've been entertaining the idea of a caspian built 45 long slide.

 

[Bigum1969]

Very nice gun. The flat trigger is very interesting. Congratulations!

 

[Robert Richardson]

Very,very nice.You're not really going to shoot it and get it dirty are you?I really like the stocks.

 

[unforgiven1203]

very nice!

 

[jmb79]

Very,very nice.You're not really going to shoot it and get it dirty are you?I really like the stocks.

I put 150 rounds through it at Ray Saltzman's "behind the shop gun range" the day I picked it up and another 200 through it last weekend. I'll me shooting it some more this weekend. The 3.5 pound trigger breaks so sweetly, I cannot hardly shoot anything else right now.

By the way, this pistol is meant for hard use, shooting a lot, and getting dirtly if necessary. I don't purchase firearms that have to be babied or treated gently. The IonBond finish it tough.

 

[jmb79]

That's sweet. So If you don't mind, how much did that run you? I've been entertaining the idea of a caspian built 45 long slide.

Thanks for kind words.

As far as price, it was not as cheap as a Glock but probably less expensive than a full custom build by Heirloom Precision. The price can vary a lot based on what you want the gunsmith to do and what quality of parts you specify. I suggest you figure out what you want, then talk to Ray or another competent gunsmith. Make sure the gunsmith understands what you want. The gunsmith will probably be able to give you a quote as to the approximate price of the pistol and the price with different options.

 

[Robert Richardson]

I put 150 rounds through it at Ray Saltzman's "behind the shop gun range" the day I picked it up and another 200 through it last weekend. I'll me shooting it some more this weekend. The 3.5 pound trigger breaks so sweetly, I cannot hardly shoot anything else right now.

By the way, this pistol is meant for hard use, shooting a lot, and getting dirtly if necessary. I don't purchase firearms that have to be babied or treated gently. The IonBond finish it tough.

Just messin with you .I have seen a lot of really nice firearms in my life,and have asked "how does it shoot?'.Answer "Oh I don't shoot it!"

 

[jmb79]

Just messin with you .I have seen a lot of really nice firearms in my life,and have asked "how does it shoot?'.Answer "Oh I don't shoot it!"

I've had the same experience. I never know whether I should pity them for not getting to shoot the nice firearm or wring their necks for wasting such a nice firearm.