Wilson Combat is a custom pistol manufacturer located in Berryville, Arkansas, that specializes in customizing and manufacturing M1911A1s.[1] Bill Wilson founded "Wilson's Gun Shop" in 1977, starting the gunsmith business in the back of his family jewelry store, "Wilson's Jewelry", on the corner of Berryville's public square. In 2000, the company bought "Scattergun Technologies" and now markets combat shotguns under the name "Wilson Combat Scattergun Technologies".[2]
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Firearms |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Founder | Bill Wilson |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Custom M1911-A1 pistols, AR-15 style rifles, tactical shotguns, knives, parts, accessories, and ammunition |
| Services | Custom gunsmithing |
| Owner | Bill Wilson |
| Website | www |
History
editSome of the first firearms Wilson modified for customers were the Colt 1911-A1, the Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver and Ruger Single Action revolvers. Models like the PPC .38 Special and the .44 Magnum Hunter made Wilson's reputation for producing quality firearms.[3][4][5] Wilson originally customized pistols with aftermarket parts from gunsmiths such as Armand Swensen, and by 1983, had begun making his own parts.[6] By 1996, Wilson was building his own M1911 pistols completely in-house.[6] Wilson's handguns have a quality guarantee of 1 in (25 mm) groups at 25 yd (23 m).[7][8]
Wilson Combat has developed custom pistols with professional competitive shooters, including IDPA co-founder Ken Hackathorn[9] and retired US Army 1st SFOD-Delta combat veteran Larry Vickers.[10]
They also have a partnership with Delta Force member Paul R. Howe. One of the signature Paul Howe models is the Wilson Combat Paul Howe G19.[11]
Products
edit- Custom M1911-A1 pistols in calibers such as .45 ACP, 10mm Auto, .40 S&W, .38 Super, 9×19mm Parabellum and .22 Long Rifle
- Remington 870 shotguns in 12 and 20 gauge, Remington Model 11-87 shotguns in 12 gauge only
- Customization of Beretta 92/96, SIG Sauer P320, and Glock 9mm Luger series of handguns including refinishing, action tuning and various parts upgrades
- AR-15 style rifles in .223 Remington, .223 Wylde, 5.56×45mm NATO, 6.8mm Remington SPC, .300 AAC Blackout, .308 Winchester, .338 Federal, 7.62×40mm Wilson Tactical, .204 Ruger, .458 HAM'R, .458 SOCOM, and 9×19mm Parabellum
- Custom knives, including fixed blades and folders based on designs from custom knifemakers
- Accessories for the above, including the model 47 M1911 magazines
- Rifle and handgun ammunition
Military
editHandguns from Wilson are used by U.S. military special forces, including Delta Force[12] and Navy SEALs.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Wilson Combat Scattergun Technologies company profile". Manta. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ "Wilson Combat/Scattergun Technologies semiautomatic shotguns (United States), Tactical shotguns". Jane's. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ Rodriguez, Greg. "Wilson Combat's M4T". Guns&Ammo. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ Humphries, Michael O. "Wilson Combat Carry Comp .45 ACPs". Combat Handguns. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
When it comes to a sterling reputation for quality, few in the firearms community have earned the standing of Wilson Combat.
- ^ Crane, David. "Wilson Combat UT-15 Urban Tactical Rifle/Carbine: Fast and Light". Defense Review. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
Grassi found the Wilson UT-15 Urban Tactical Rifle/Carbine to be accurate and reliable.
- ^ a b Sweeney, Patrick (2010). 1911: The First 100 Years. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications. p. 166. ISBN 978-1-4402-1115-7.
- ^ Ayoob, Massad (Nov–Dec 2003). "Promised functionality: Wilson Combat CQB .45s". American Handgunner. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
nd did indeed break 2.5" at 50 yards
- ^ Rodriguez, Greg. "Wilson Combat Master Grade Limited". Shooting Times. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
As expected, the sights were dead-on, and the crisp, light trigger pull made breaking accurate shots easy.
- ^ "Hackathorn Special". Wilson Combat. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
- ^ "Vickers Elite". Wilson Combat. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
- ^ Towsley, Bryce (25 February 2019). "Review: Wilson Combat Paul Howe G19". Shooting Illustrated. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ^ Pushies, Fred J (2010). Weapons of Delta Force. Zenith Press. p. 128. ISBN 978-0-7603-3824-7.
Among the favorites are Colt National Match, Wilson Combat, and Les Baer
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