Manufacturer: Colt
Caliber: .45 ACP
Model/Size: 6 in. Long Slide by Clark Custom Guns
Finish: Blued Slide and Frame
Condition: Pre-Owned
Box/Papers: No
Jim Clark Sr. — Pioneer of the Custom 1911
James E. “Jim” Clark Sr. (1923–2000) was one of the most influential pistolsmiths in the history of the American custom 1911. A former U.S. Marine and accomplished Bullseye competitor, Clark combined competitive shooting experience with exceptional mechanical ingenuity. In 1950, he founded Clark Custom Guns in Louisiana, which became one of the premier names in custom handgun work.
Clark was a true innovator whose modifications were driven by competition and accuracy. He pioneered the conversion of 1911s to .38 Special wadcutter and developed the six-inch long-slide 1911, an innovative design created by welding a section of one 1911 slide to another and then carefully blending the two into a seamless unit. His pistols were used by top competitors and achieved national championships and records. His work on compensated 1911s also helped establish the specialized “pin gun” as an important development in high-performance .45s.
Clark's influence on custom pistolsmithing is difficult to overstate. He helped establish many of the techniques and modifications that would become hallmarks of the modern custom 1911. His achievements were recognized with both the Pistolsmith of the Year Award and the Outstanding American Handgunner Award, making him a foundational figure in American custom handgun history.
One such example is this .45 ACP Clark Long Slide Bullseye pistol, which is featured in Volume 2 of the 1911 Vickers Guide. It features a competition Bo-Mar adjustable rear sight paired with an undercut Patridge front sight, “Tiger Tooth” stippling on the front and backstrap, a Smith & Wesson MTU (Marksmanship Training Unit) barrel and a trigger shoe to reduce the trigger pull.
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Manufacturer: Colt
Caliber: .45 ACP
Model/Size: 6 in. Long Slide by Clark Custom Guns
Finish: Blued Slide and Frame
Condition: Pre-Owned
Box/Papers: No
Jim Clark Sr. — Pioneer of the Custom 1911
James E. “Jim” Clark Sr. (1923–2000) was one of the most influential pistolsmiths in the history of the American custom 1911. A former U.S. Marine and accomplished Bullseye competitor, Clark combined competitive shooting experience with exceptional mechanical ingenuity. In 1950, he founded Clark Custom Guns in Louisiana, which became one of the premier names in custom handgun work.
Clark was a true innovator whose modifications were driven by competition and accuracy. He pioneered the conversion of 1911s to .38 Special wadcutter and developed the six-inch long-slide 1911, an innovative design created by welding a section of one 1911 slide to another and then carefully blending the two into a seamless unit. His pistols were used by top competitors and achieved national championships and records. His work on compensated 1911s also helped establish the specialized “pin gun” as an important development in high-performance .45s.
Clark's influence on custom pistolsmithing is difficult to overstate. He helped establish many of the techniques and modifications that would become hallmarks of the modern custom 1911. His achievements were recognized with both the Pistolsmith of the Year Award and the Outstanding American Handgunner Award, making him a foundational figure in American custom handgun history.
One such example is this .45 ACP Clark Long Slide Bullseye pistol, which is featured in Volume 2 of the 1911 Vickers Guide. It features a competition Bo-Mar adjustable rear sight paired with an undercut Patridge front sight, “Tiger Tooth” stippling on the front and backstrap, a Smith & Wesson MTU (Marksmanship Training Unit) barrel and a trigger shoe to reduce the trigger pull.
Click here to view high resolution photos
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