Another company has joined the M-1911 pistol manufacturers. This company is the result of the cooperation between Valtro Stocchetta of Italy and Master Pistolsmith John Jardine. Their cooperation has lead to a new 1911 model, called 1998A1, which you can see below:

General Specifications

• Caliber: .45 ACP
• Weight: 40 ounces
• Length: 8.75 inches
• Width: 1.290 inches
• Height: 5 inches
• Barrel Length: 5 inches
• Tolerance: All Parts Precision Fit
• Accuracy: Sub 3 inch groups at 50 yards
• Trigger Pull: 3.5 to 4 pounds
• Capacity: 8 in the magazine +1 in the chamber

Special Options Available:

• Tritium Night Sights
• Hard Chrome
• Black T® (Birdsongs)
• Other Polymer Finishes Available
• Specifications
• Heavier (Law Enforcement Spec) Trigger Weight Available

Near Custom Manufacturing

• Forged National Match Frame and Slide
• 30 Lines Per Inch Checkered Front Strap / Raised Grip
• Low Mount Adjustable Sight
• Dovetail Front Sight
• Crisp 4 Pound Trigger
• Beavertail Grip Safety
• Flat Checkered Mainspring Housing 30 LPI
• .45 ACP Match Barrel (Fitted)
• Matched Bushing
• Ambidextrous Safety
• Deluxe Wood Grips
• Blued Finish
• Dehorned - (sharp edges thoroughly removed)
• Matched Hammer & Sear
• One Piece Full Length Guide Rod
• Double Serrated Slide
• Ejection port lowered and faired
• Highest Quality Steel (4340 Nickel Chrome Molly)
• Machined to the tightest tolerances in the industry
• Machined After Heat Treatment
• 10 Bearing Surfaces - (Fitted Slide to Frame for the ultimate fit)
• Premium Internal Parts Throughout
• Beveled Magazine Well
• Breech Face Tuned and Extractor Tuned
• Polished Feed Ramp and Throated Barrel
• Extended Ejector
• Tuned for total reliability
• Speed Trigger
• (2) Eight Round Magazines
• Limited Lifetime Warranty !