Alchemy Custom Weaponry
Alchemy Custom Weaponry builds handcrafted 1911 pistols using old-world gunsmithing techniques and modern American manufacturing. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and led by master gunsmith Rob Schauland, the brand produces hand-fit custom 1911s known for tight tolerances, reliable performance, and classic styling. Popular for concealed carry and competition use, Alchemy 1911 pistols come standard with a documented accuracy guarantee and premium fit and finish. Shoppers searching for a custom 1911 handgun, a Cabot Guns division product, or a made-in-USA concealed carry pistol will find Alchemy Custom Weaponry among the most respected names in the custom 1911 market today.
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Who makes Alchemy Custom Weaponry pistols?
Alchemy Custom Weaponry is a division of Cabot Guns, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The brand was founded by master gunsmith Rob Schauland and continues to operate under his direction following the 2016 acquisition by Cabot.
Is Alchemy Custom Weaponry the same as Cabot Guns?
No. Alchemy Custom Weaponry and Cabot Guns are sister brands under the same parent company, but they use different manufacturing philosophies. Cabot relies on tight-tolerance aerospace-grade machining, while Alchemy builds pistols through traditional hand fitting, with frames and slides fit individually by a gunsmith rather than assembled from interchangeable parts.
What 1911 models does Alchemy Custom Weaponry currently offer?
Alchemy Custom Weaponry's current lineup centers on the Prime series (including Prime, Prime Elite, and Prime Carry), the Quantico series (Quantico, Quantico Carry, and Quantico HiCap), and the Brimstone, a compact carry-focused pistol. The Anomaly, a Commander-length model, has been retired from production.
How much does an Alchemy Custom Weaponry 1911 cost?
Pricing generally runs from the high $3,000s to over $6,000 depending on the model and finish, with heritage finishes like the Prime Charcoal Blue and Prime Color Case Hardened commanding the highest prices. Exact pricing should always be confirmed through an authorized ACW dealer, since specifications and costs are updated periodically.
What is Alchemy Custom Weaponry's accuracy guarantee?
Alchemy 1911 pistols are built to meet a documented accuracy standard, generally cited as sub-1.5 inch groups at 25 yards, backed by hand-fit ignition components and a match-grade barrel on every model.
Who founded Alchemy Custom Weaponry and what is their background?
Rob Schauland founded Alchemy Custom Weaponry in Illinois in 2011 after building custom 1911s at Springfield Armory's Custom Shop and later at Les Baer Custom. Cabot Guns acquired the company in 2016 specifically to bring Schauland's gunsmithing expertise in-house, and he now oversees both the Alchemy and Cabot production lines at the Fort Wayne facility.
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Alchemy Custom Weaponry designs and hand-builds custom 1911 pistols for shooters who want a firearm fitted to elite gunsmith standards rather than assembled on a standard production line. Every frame and slide is designed in-house by master gunsmith Rob Schauland and produced from domestic steel forgings and bar stock, not off-the-shelf components. The result is a lineup of hand-fit 1911 pistols with tight, consistent tolerances, a high-cut frontstrap for improved control, and a documented accuracy guarantee on every model.
As a division of Cabot Guns, Alchemy Custom Weaponry operates out of the company's dedicated manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where each pistol receives hand-polished ignition components, a throated and polished feed ramp, and a hand-fit barrel and bushing before it ships. Shooters searching for a custom concealed carry 1911, a hand-fit competition pistol, or a made-in-USA handgun built with traditional gunsmithing methods will find Alchemy Custom Weaponry positioned between boutique custom shops and larger production houses, offering hand craftsmanship at a more accessible price point.