Cabot The Vintage Classic

Cabot Guns · Pistol · In Production · 2017

Also known as: Cabot Vintage Classic 1911, Vintage Classic Government

Overview

The Cabot The Vintage Classic is a high-end American single-action semi-automatic pistol built on the classic 1911 Government pattern. Machined from 416 stainless steel billet, it is finished with a proprietary aged patina that gives the pistol the worn, well-carried look of a vintage sidearm while retaining match-grade fit. Standard features include a hand-fitted match barrel, spherical gold bead front sight in Cabot's Reverse Dovetail, 24 line-per-inch Rhombus front-strap checkering, a beavertail grip safety, the aluminum Tristar flat trigger, and figured Turkish Walnut grips. It is offered in .45 ACP (and 9mm) in both Government and Commander sizes.

Specifications

Weight (empty)1105 g (39.0 oz)
Overall Length216 mm (8.50")
Barrel Length127 mm (5.00")
Height140 mm (5.51")
Width34 mm (1.34")
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Trigger TypeSingle Action
Magazine Capacity8 rounds
Magazine TypeDetachable Box
Muzzle Velocity260 m/s (853 fps)
Muzzle Energy477 J (352 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Rifling Twist406 mm (15.98")
Number of Grooves6
Frame MaterialStainless Steel
Slide MaterialStainless Steel
Barrel MaterialStainless Steel
Stock MaterialWalnut
FinishAged Patina

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Production

Production years: 2017-present

Low-volume, hand-built luxury 1911 production

Origin

Country of origin: United States

Designer: Cabot Guns

Notes

Frame and slide are cut from 416 stainless steel billet. The aged 'Vintage Classic' finish is applied via a proprietary hardening and thermal-chemical treatment. A Commander-length (4.25 in) version with Cabot's Full-Cycle Technology is also offered. Base price around USD 5,495.

Background

Cabot Guns, based in Pennsylvania, is known for producing ultra-premium 1911 pistols, including guns machined from meteorite. The Vintage Classic pairs the maker's precision billet construction with an artificially aged patina, delivering a brand-new pistol that looks like a treasured heirloam carried for a lifetime as a family heirloom.