By David Bahde, Personal Defense World
These days, base 1911 pistols rival the custom guns of old in performance and quality as standard features become increasingly impressive. And whereas a production 1911 just shy in build quality of a custom pistol can cost between $1,200 and $1,500, a lot of custom 1911s now start at close to twice that number, putting them out of reach for most. It makes for a very competitive mid-range market in which it can be very difficult for a maker to separate itself from the herd. There are only so many things you can do without reaching into the truly custom market. It is also difficult to make significant changes without driving up prices in general. Unlike polymer pistols, nothing on a 1911 is truly drop-in, so making changes requires fitting. For the most part, it is just another 1911 with different parts and marketing. You just need to pick the one you want. However, there are a few companies trying to change things a bit, and Maximus Arms is one such company.
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