1911

With only 250 examples planned (and exclusive distribution through Chattanooga Shooting Supply) the 1911 Field Special 250th Independence Edition is likely to appeal as much to collectors as shooters.

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Cabot Guns has unveiled a limited-edition 1911 that literally contains a piece of Revolutionary War history.

Limited to just 250 pistols, the custom Commander blends patriotic themes with premium 1911 features and detailed engraving work aimed squarely at collectors.

As of May 2025, the CMP has officially doubled the lifetime purchase limit on surplus M1911 and M1911A1 pistols from two guns to four.

Springfield Armory is officially doubling down on closed-emitter pistol optics.

But unlike a lot of flashy “safe queen” guns, Cabot is clearly pitching this one as a serious defensive firearm.

MSRP lands at $999 for both calibers, which puts it squarely in that mid-range 1911 category. Accessible, but still built with the materials people expect from a traditional setup.

If you’ve ever handled one of their pistols before, you already know the deal. Cabot Guns doesn’t really build guns for the average shooter. They build mechanical art pieces that just happen to go bang, and the Apocalypse MAX fits that mold perfectly.

Springfield Armory built the 10‑8 Performance Master Class as a collaborative project with Hilton Yam of 10‑8 Performance, a retired FBI Special Agent and longtime SWAT firearms instructor.