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Editor’s note: This is our second piece on Justin Opinion’s Bob Marvel build. The first part looked at the construction of the gun itself.<\/a> If you’ve ever had any interest in doing a hands-on build class, I’d highly recommend you read that piece, too.<\/em><\/p>\n

Check out the work of Bob Marvel:<\/strong> https:\/\/bobmarvelcustomguns.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Buy one on GunsAmerica:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=bob%20marvel<\/a><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The author chose to finish the gun in dull stainless (blasted) with polished slide flats. If you look closely, you might notice the personalization on the dust cover.<\/p><\/div>\n

I have a new 1911 that you didn\u2019t see at SHOT. Nor will you see it at the NRA Annual Meeting, or any other trade conference or even at your local gun shop. I know this for certain, because I built the gun myself, and for better or worse it is uniquely mine. If you saw the first part of this story, in which I detailed the experience of attending one of Bob Marvel\u2019s limited classes, then you know the pistol of which I speak. If you didn\u2019t, you should check that out here on GunsAmerica<\/a>. In this article, I will talk about the gun itself.<\/p>\n

I am reluctant to use the word \u201creview\u201d for a gun I built. Never before have I felt so biased in my opinion. But that said, I do possess some perfectionist tendencies and, in many ways, I may also be its harshest critic. But at the end of the day, it is a 1911 in .45 ACP and there is ample basis for comparison.<\/p>\n

Let me begin by trying to categorize this pistol. You can buy an entry-level G.I. spec 1911 for about the same price as a good quality polymer framed handgun, or you can spend the equivalent of a very nice used car on one. Whether or not the latter shoots any better than the former is another topic. If you ever become a student of Bob Marvel\u2019s, you\u2019ll understand that last sentence much better. Bob teaches the building of a top quality match grade 1911, and that is where mine falls. Pick your favorite custom house \u2013 I\u2019ll put my pistol up against theirs tomorrow.<\/p>\n

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\"A<\/a>

A fine pistol is far more than just the sum of its parts – but these are some mighty fine parts.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"The<\/a>

The gun from the other side. Note the lack of in-your-face branding and California-legal instructions and warnings.<\/p><\/div>\n

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There\u2019s that bias I was talking about! But what I mean is that I judge the quality of my build by comparing it to recognized top quality 1911s like Les Baer, Wilson Combat, Ed Brown, or yes \u2013 even Nighthawk. To help ground my assessment and get some un-biased points of view, I invited several range buddies and competition shooters to try it and give me candid feedback. I chose people that I know have high expectations in a handgun and are familiar with a high quality 1911. Everyone agreed that the gun is tight and shoots great. I got a lot of comments on the trigger pull (tuned to just a bit under 3 lbs.) and the smoothness of the action. One fellow competitor who regularly shoots either an Ed Brown or Les Baer 1911 in IDPA commented about how noticeable the reduction in recoil is. That would be to the credit of the Bob Marvel patented \u201cEverlast<\/em>\u201d recoil spring and guide rod. It really does make a difference.<\/p>\n

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\"The<\/a>

The trigger breaks like a strand of uncooked angel hair pasta – at just under 3 lbs.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"The<\/a>

The patented Bob Marvel “Everlast” guide rod and recoil spring system. A full length guide rod and a 22 lb. flat wire spring.<\/p><\/div>\n

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That brings us to the parts and components of this gun. The stainless steel frame and slide were milled to Bob\u2019s exacting specifications by Nighthawk Custom. It\u2019s a Series 70 1911, meaning that there is no firing pin block safety internally. The aforementioned recoil system is Bob\u2019s own design.<\/p>\n

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\"You'd<\/a>

You’d better eat your spinach before you try to remove this barrel bushing. And you’ll need a steel wrench!<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Accuracy<\/a>

Accuracy is ensured, in part by the precision fit of the parts.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Most of the components are Nighthawk Custom, several of which also share the name of Bob Marvel, because he designed them. The barrel and bushing is a Kart match grade pair. The sights are Kensight, the rear is a dovetail fit into a special Bob Marvel slide cut and is adjustable for elevation and windage. The front sight contains a generous length of red fiber optic filament that gathers ambient light and glows brightly.<\/p>\n

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\"The<\/a>

The blacked-out rear sight is perfect for a quick focus on the front, where it belongs.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"The<\/a>

The red glow of the front bead.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The very light skeletonized hammer and the hard sear are from Evolution Gun Works (EGW). To finish it off, the grips are VZ Grips, and the magazine that was provided was a Chip McCormick. The only part that has given me problems is the magazine. I had numerous stoppages and failures due to that magazine, and it has since been benched, with \u201cX\u201ds drawn all over it in Sharpie. Other CMC mags have worked okay, so go figure.<\/p>\n

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\"The<\/a>

The very light skeletonized hammer.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"The<\/a>

The replacement mags run great. That’s how it goes. 1911s are picky about mags.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Shooting the Marvel<\/h2>\n

After putting a couple of boxes of \u201cbreak-in\u201d ammo through the gun, I dialed the sights in for a point of aim \u2013 point of impact setup. There really is no break-in necessary, but I wanted to be sure that any settling in of parts fit during recoil would be done before I carefully set the sights. A couple hundred more rounds of just plain joyful shooting, and I was ready to put it to the test in an IDPA match. I built this gun to shoot, not to sit in a safe or be a barbecue gun.<\/p>\n

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\"Just<\/a>

Just as motor sports advance the performance of cars, so too does competition provide a proving ground for firearms. Here, the author shoots an IDPA match with his self-built 1911.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Competition is where you will learn all the things you need to know about your gun. Are the sights easy to pick up and hold when pushing out fast to the target? How long is the muzzle rise duration? Does the front sight come back on target as expected? Is the safety too tight or too loose? How do the grips feel? The checkering? How is the trigger \u2013 can I double-tap by riding the reset or do I slap it? What about mag changes? Does the magazine release operate easily? Do mags drop free? How easy is it to hit the magwell and slam a fresh magazine home? All of these questions and more will be answered in just a couple of stages in an IDPA match. It might take months to really learn those things otherwise \u2013 if ever. I learned during the match that this gun is a born match gun. It handles recoil so well that I was putting double-taps in \u201cfigure-8\u201d groups. The front sight is right back on target by the time the trigger is reset. This is also where I learned that one of my CMC magazines was causing me serious feeding problems. It took most of the match to isolate the issue, but that aside–the gun ran flawlessly.<\/p>\n

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\"Federal<\/a>

Federal HST.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Elite<\/a>

Elite Performance Sig.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"American<\/a>

American Eagle.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Remington.\"<\/a>

Remington.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Next it was time to test the accuracy of this precision pistol. After all, that is probably the most cited reason why anyone would spend the big bucks for a custom 1911. Bob Marvel pistols\u2019 accuracy is legendary. I hoped that since he taught me to build this one, using the parts he hand-picked, it would be extremely accurate. I shot groups with four different ammo brands. All were ball ammo but one. The best group produced in my test was a 3-shot group of Remington UMC that printed a near cloverleaf of 0.710\u201d. The five-shot group of that same ammo was also best at 1.430\u201d. That\u2019s rested at 25 yards with budget friendly factory loads. In the hands of a better marksman with true match grade ammo (and better eyesight), this pistol should be able to print sub-inch groups at 50 yards.<\/p>\n

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\"Slide<\/a>

Slide to frame fit is near perfection.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Accuracy<\/a>

Accuracy is ensured, in part by the precision fit of the parts.<\/p><\/div>\n

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When I pick this 1911 up and feel the quality of it, and admire the precision fit and top shelf components, I sometimes have to remind myself how it started out. A rough milled frame and slide, and a box of parts. It\u2019s come a long way from there. I\u2019ve considered what changes I might make to it, and I find that there are very few things I\u2019d wish to change. Perhaps cosmetic work, like experimenting with finishes \u2013 or just something simple like new grip panels. But mechanically there is nothing that could be done, in my opinion, to improve this gun.<\/p>\n

[full_width]\"Bob<\/a>[\/full_width]<\/p>\n

The gunsmiths that have examined it have been impressed. This is one tight 1911. I defy anyone to get any perceivable wiggle in the slide\/frame fit. Likewise, I\u2019m buying a beverage of choice for the person that can even detect any play in the barrel lockup when in battery. If it sounds like I\u2019m bragging, I guess I am. Allow me this moment to bask in my achievement \u2013 I have so few of them! But the good news is that you too can feel the euphoria of building and shooting a world class custom 1911, if that interests you. Bob Marvel has added more classes to his schedule, but one of these days he will retire, so I\u2019d make it a priority. Visit Deep River Customs<\/a> to learn more and view schedule options.<\/p>\n

Many 1911 enthusiasts dream of one day buying that expensive custom pistol that is not only a joy to shoot and a beauty to behold, but an heirloom that can be passed on. I\u2019m especially proud that I have obtained such a gun \u2013 and I built it myself.<\/p>\n

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\"The<\/a>

The Nighthawk magwell and mainspring housing is a one piece and also has 25 lpi checkering.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"The<\/a>

The author worked hard on blending the grip safety to the frame, and is proud of the result.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"The<\/a>

The 25 lpi checkering and the G10 grips keep this gun firmly planted.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Bob<\/a>

From the front.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"The<\/a>

The author opted for an ambi safety, for times one must shoot weak hand only in a match.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Get more of Justin Opinion on YouTube: www.youtube.com\/user\/JustinOpinionChannel<\/a><\/p>\n

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