Description
Some custom 1911s wear their pedigree in plain sight. This one doesn’t have to. Built on a Caspian Arms frame and customized by Richard Fletcher of Fletcher Custom Pistols, this is a rare piece of craftsmanship from a name that’s now part of custom gunsmithing history. Fletcher Custom Pistols may be long gone, but this firearm remains a lasting testament to the precision and pride that defined his work.
The pistol’s all-black finish gives it a sleek, understated presence, the kind that doesn’t shout for attention but earns it. The contrast of the stainless steel trigger adds just enough visual tension to make you look twice, while every other detail, from the clean slide serrations to the subtle grip texturing, feels carefully thought out and hand-finished. It’s balanced, functional, and honest.
What’s striking about this build is how perfectly it blends aesthetics with performance. Fletcher didn’t customize guns for show; he built them to work. The detailing on the grip and slide isn’t just pretty, it’s designed for comfort, control, and reliability. Every press, every pull feels deliberate and mechanical in the best possible way.
For collectors, a piece like this captures the essence of what custom craftsmanship is supposed to be, personal, purposeful, and precise. It’s a piece of functional art that represents both a time and a maker now gone, and for that reason alone, it carries the quiet gravity of a true one-of-one.
