I thought you guys may enjoy a look at a 1* that recently left the shop. I didn’t have time to set up and do a full photo spread but I think with this gun it’s okay as it’s the combination of what’s not here and who it was built for that makes the gun interesting to me.  

Easily the best selling gun that comes out of the shop and for good reason, the 1* exemplifies sound thinking, simplicity, and the heritage of custom fighting 1911s that dates back to Armand Swenson. In today’s market of full length guide rods, beavertail grip safeties, extended add-on mag-wells, and the like it’s kind of neat to see that a “real deal” kind of guy choose something as graceful and simplistic as the gun pictured here for his “working” piece.







From the Kart barrel and 24K gold line front sight to the Yo-Bo light rail, wood grips, and (shudder to think) blued finish the gun you see here was spec’d out by a very “special” employee of the Navy who could have easily had anything he wanted from us on his using gun. And while I'm not a huge fan of light rails, even with that one "modern" addition if you ask me it's still pretty cool to see that a simple set of sights, basic woods stocks, and a classic blued finish can and still is competitive.    

Quoted: They ever let you go home?

Nope... chained to the bench.

other than the rail, THAT is what a defensive 1911 is all about

clean and simple

I like


but then again You already knew that

You guys are going to make sure my NYPD check is spent on guns instead of things like food and gas!

Quoted: You guys are going to make sure my NYPD check is spent on guns instead of things like food and gas!

which is different than what you are currently doing   ........ How ?

besides beans are cheap and that covers the gas part

Quoted: Jason, I don't know any of you guys, but I just wanted to comment about your guns.  There are a lot of great smiths around, but the thing that is distinctive about guns from your shop, like you mentioned, is the thoughtfulness that goes into them.  The philosophy behind YoBo guns exemplifies what a fighting 1911 should be.  Though craftsmanship is a paramount quality in a custom 1911, there are few that exhibit your firm's careful blend of mods that makes the whole greater than the sum of it's parts.  Your guns are an inspiration!

Hobbs – Thank you so much for those kind words. One of the major goals and directions at the shop is to keep the guns “clean”, well thought out, and representative of a truly complete package as opposed to simply a assembled gun… we certainly appreciate when someone takes notice.

Quoted: What is the current turn around roughly on a 1* enhanced? If things go right I will be sending you a gun after the first of the year for this package.

Will - We would love to build something for you... feel free to email me ([email protected]) or give me a call at the shop (480-804-1911) and we can discuss options and lead times.

Standing by on how much Christmas loot I can score this year plus it looks like we'll(NYC Cops) be making big overtime $$$ now that the NYC-MTA went on strike. Expect an order from me soon! Seriously!!!