“Best Quality.” For
over 100 years, this phrase has evoked images of the
finest firearms ever made. Guns from *Purdy™, *Holland &
Holland™ and *Westley Richards™, purchased by famous
adventurers, royalty and the captains of industry.
In a similar
manner, the name Wilson Combat® carries on this
tradition of recognized excellence. Each pistol is
carefully crafted and handfit by a Master Pistolsmith.
These are men of rare talent who have been with Wilson
Combat® from 10 to 22 years. Each one has
learned his craft from Bill Wilson, the world renowned
competition shooter and Master Craftsman. Just as *Anschutz
and *Rolex spend years training their craftsmen, Wilson
Combat® also maintains an ongoing program of skills
development.
The desire to
own a Wilson Combat® Custom Pistol is analogous
to the hunger to possess a Rembrandt, *BMW or other
recognized prestige art form. It is simply the desire to
own “The Best.”
The Work
Commences. A small pile of metal shavings accumulates on
the floor beneath the workbench as precision strokes of
the file blend metal to metal in almost seamless
conformity. A process of gentle and patient hand-lapping
mates slide and frame. The 30-line-per-inch checkering on
the high-cut frontstrap and flat mainspring housing is
without peer. Safety systems are carefully fit to provide
the most attractive appearance while providing the maximum
in security. The highest-quality trigger group components
are precision adjusted to allow a crisp, exacting let-off,
promoting accuracy and confidence. Just flipping the thumb
safety on and off on a Wilson Combat® Custom
Pistol is reminiscent of opening and closing the door on
the finest luxury automobile. The sound and feel convey
the unmistakable message….Quality, Reliability, Security.
All exterior
angles are “melted” into a smooth, snag-free package that
enhances appearance, improves feel and promotes speed.
Exterior surfaces are hand polished before any finish
material is applied. After finish, the pistol is
carefully assembled, with further precision fitting
accomplished as required. Following sight installation
and a complete inspection, the pistol is taken to our
range for reliability and accuracy testing. Finally, after
sight-in and a thorough cleaning, this work-of-art is once
more given a meticulous inspection before being placed in
the distinctive royal blue Wilson Combat®
pistol rug, along with its test target and individual
paperwork. A long journey, but worth it!