It stands to reason that the most perfect pistol yet created for the American shooter would be the end result of a cooperative effort between Les Baer Custom, America's premier custom pistolsmith, and American Handgunner magazine, the leading publication dedicated to excellence in handgun design and performance. The new AMERICAN HANDGUNNER SPECIAL EDITION 1911 starts with America's most iconic handgun, chambered in popular .45 ACP. Then it's custom built by Les Baer Custom with the care and precision that has made Les Baer 1911s the world's finest custom pistols...and with the thoughtful extra touches preferred by American Handgunner's readers. Special features include: