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KINGS RIVER CUSTOM LEVEL ONE COMMANDER 45 ACP 4.25" BBL COPPER PVD
Description:
Kings River Custom Level One Commander is a hand-built, one-of-a-kind 1911 from Kings River Custom (KRC) out of Huntsville, Arkansas, chambered in .45 ACP on a 4.25 inch Commander-length platform and finished in a striking two-tone high-polish PVD Copper and DLC Black combination that makes this custom pistol as visually arresting as it is mechanically precise. This is a carry-ready .45 ACP Commander 1911 built for the serious collector or shooter who demands genuine American custom craftsmanship at the highest level.
Key Features
Brand: Kings River Custom (KRC)
Build Level: Level One Commander
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Single action, 1911 platform
Frame and Slide Length: 4.25 in. Commander
Frame and Slide Finish: High-polish PVD Copper, applied by PVD America
Barrel: Fully fluted bull barrel, high-polish DLC Black finish
Small Parts Finish: DLC Black on guide rod, plug bushing, and 15 individual components
Sights: Tritium front and fixed serrated tritium rear
Checkering: 25 LPI on front strap and mainspring housing
Grips: Custom copper carbon fiber by Ben Jennen, clear-coat protected
Magwell: Speedchute magwell
Slide Stop: Flush-cut to frame with frame bevel
Included: 3 Tripp Research Cobra 8-round .45 ACP magazines, test target, Letter of Authenticity with gunsmith signature, KRC Lifetime Warranty, KRC Instruction Manual, pistol rug, KRC silicone cloth
Special Features
The high-polish PVD Copper finish is applied by PVD America using physical vapor deposition technology, a process that bonds the coating at a molecular level for exceptional hardness, depth, and corrosion resistance that no spray or dip coating can replicate
DLC Black, or Diamond-Like Carbon, coats the barrel, guide rod, plug bushing, and 15 additional small parts, making it one of the hardest surface treatments available on a production or custom firearm and creating the dramatic copper-and-black two-tone contrast across the entire build
The custom fluted barrel hood and fully fluted bull barrel are machined details that carry the same refined visual language through the build rather than serving as bolt-on afterthoughts
The flat-top slide with arrowpoint serrations across the top and KRC front and rear cocking serrations are hand-cut details specific to KRC's Level One build standard, not CNC production features
The Speedchute magwell opens the magazine well for fast, positive reloads while the flush-cut slide stop and frame bevel eliminate any sharp edges or protrusions that could snag on a holster, cover garment, or draw stroke
The full ambidextrous thumb safety is a premium upgrade from the standard single-side configuration, making this Commander fully accessible for both right and left-handed shooters without modification
Each KRC Level One ships with a signed Letter of Authenticity and a fired test target from the KRC shop, documenting the specific gunsmith work and confirming the pistol was verified accurate before leaving the bench
Practical Benefits
The 4.25 inch Commander length gives you a platform that balances the shootability of a full-size 1911 with a grip and slide profile short enough for concealed carry, field carry, or range work without the bulk of a Government model
Tritium front and rear sights give you a usable sight picture in low light without batteries, electronics, or activation, so the pistol performs day or night right out of the box
The 3.25 to 3.50 pound flat-face trigger delivers a clean, consistent break that rewards deliberate trigger control for both precision shooting at the range and the confidence required for a carry-grade 1911
The 25 LPI checkering on the front strap and mainspring housing gives your hand a positive, repeatable grip surface under any conditions, keeping the Commander locked in position through every trigger press
Three Tripp Research Cobra 8-round magazines ship with the pistol, giving you a ready-to-run set of premium magazines known for reliable feeding in custom .45 ACP builds
The Kings River Custom Level One Commander in .45 ACP is a proven platform for the discerning collector or shooter who wants a one-of-a-kind, hand-built American 1911 that performs as precisely as it looks and carries the KRC Lifetime Warranty to back every detail.