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Wilson Combat Busy As Bees Building Your Dream Gun

John L. May - Sales Director - Wilson Combat

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)-  Here we are in March already, and it is still too cold for me here in Arkansas.

We have been busy getting some new products ready to come your way, new website is soon to be online, and we are busy as bees building your dream gun.

The new Ultra-Light Carry Pistol has been a huge hit, we knew it was a great pistol, but those of you that use a working gun really got the concept and have let us know by placing your orders. We have been hard at work getting the next working gun ready to be released and I promise it will be coming very soon. We do our best to meet your demands and to keep all of our products on the cutting edge while remaining true to what thirty years has taught us about building your custom guns.

The Gun of the Month for March is the Ms. Sentinel. This fine pistol has all the right stuff to become the best carry pistol available for your significant other. This little gun offers maximum concealability, built from our shortest aluminum frame making it the smallest and lightest pistol available. Packed with new features, concealment beavertail grip safety and hammer, round butt frame, a shortened and rounded magazine release and carry cuts, you just cannot get a smaller or lighter package. Chambered in 9mm, outfitted with a short trigger, Cocobolo Starburst grips and tritium night sights the Ms. Sentinel offers all the right features to make it the most shootable small pistol available today. When combined with modern self-defense ammo, the Ms. Sentinel is a potent concealed carry pistol, equally at home in a purse or in a concealment holster.

Wilson Combat Ms. Sentinel 1911 Pistol

We get a great deal of questions from you on holsters and specifically on recommendations for daily carry. There are two schools of thought on best carry methods when it comes to full-size pistols. Inside the waist band (IWB) and normal on the belt carry. I actually use both methods of carry depending on the plans for the day. I prefer IWB using one of our Summer Companions, for best concealment in a more relaxed environment or while traveling in the car when I can just leave my shirt tail out, this is my first choice. Back in the day when I first started shooting IDPA, I actually competed from an IWB holster. I have carried so long with that method, I have a void where my holster rides just behind the right hip.

When you first begin carrying using an IWB holster, it may require an adjustment period. It may feel foreign at first adding the thickness of the pistol surrounded by the holster, but with time it becomes almost a part of you. I still feel almost undressed if I do not have my Summer Companion tucked inside my pants. Barrel length plays little or no role in your choice of cover garment when suing an IWB, since the majority of the pistol is covered by your trousers. Many use another shirt as a cover garment, or you can simply leave your shirt tail out to cover your pistol no matter what size pistol you carry.

If a very active and formal day is in the works for me I use one of our Lo-Profile® Holsters. The Lo-Profile® is a very comfortable holster for continuous carry, but is best concealed when wearing a cover garment. I have spent untold hours wearing either of these holsters, and I let the day’s plan dictate which will work best for me. If the day’s activities allow me to continuously wear a cover garment or are of a formal nature, the low profile is my choice.

This past weekend I have some full days and used the Lo-Profile® for the entirety of my weekend. Saturday afternoon I spent a good deal of time with the kids riding four-wheelers and found it to be perfect for that sort of use as well. Speaking as one who carries on a daily basis, the mission of the day dictates which holster I choose. If I had to choose only one holster to cover all bases, I would have to pick the Lo-Profile®. It will work for all around demands and is the perfect place to start in your holster selection. Over the years I have acquired lots of different holsters. I was a holster maker for several years, so I have many that I built as prototypes, some that other makers sent me to give opinions on their work, and quite a few that I purchased because something about them caught my eye. Over the years holsters have become for me like shoes are for the ladies. I have some for all occasions. Funny thing is as the end of the day I wear either our Summer Companion or the Lo-Profile® most of the time.

Feel free to send me your questions related to all things Wilson Combat® and I will include them in future Soap Boxes. Keep an eye on the website, some exciting things come your way soon.

To all of you in harm’s way, stay safe.

About:
Founded in 1977, Wilson Combat has grown to include more than 50 employees – no one else in the custom gun business has as many professionals, as many years of experience, or as much history with hand-crafting custom guns as we do. Here’s an idea of the type and number of years experience you will find at Wilson Combat: Vist: www.wilsoncombat.com

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New Firearms, Dream Guns and Wilson Combat

John L. May - Sales Director - Wilson Combat

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- Having recently returned from Las Vegas to yet another snow storm, it is still good to be home.

It is always good to visit with our customers and find out what they are excited about.

2010 has seen some new models from Wilson Combat;
The ULC (Ultra Light Carry) is an exciting addition to our lineup of handguns. We have been making light-weight pistols for years, but this is the first time we have introduced a light-weight pistol as a standalone model.

Wilson Combat Ultralight Carry Pistol

The ULC comes with all the bells and whistles ready to go into your favorite daily carry holster right out of the rug. Take a close look at this new addition because it may be just what you are looking to add to the personal arsenal.

Also new this year is the Ms. Sentinel; speaking of bells and whistles, this little lady has them all. Starting with the smallest and lightest frame we make, add carry cuts, fluted barrel and you just can’t take off any more weight. She also sports round butt, slide top serrations, and star-burst cocobolo grips to make it one of the most striking sub-compacts we have ever built. Give her a once over and tell me that is not the finest looking pistol you have seen. Do not miss the chance to get one of these wonderful little pistols for your collection.

By popular demand the Professional has been added to the Supergrade line of the finest pistols available today. Many of you have requested that we add it and we as always try to listen to our customers. There is just no way to express the overall quality of our Supergrades. The most skilled hands working every last detail until perfection is achieved is what comes in every Supergrade. The Tactical Supergrade Professional closes the loop to give you the choice when picking your next masterpiece. I personally like the full-size grip combined with the compact slide giving you eight rounds and great control while still having the quick handling of a compact.

Wilson Combat Custom Shop Guns

This month’s topic for discussion is your dream gun.
Every day we put years of experience to work on turning your gun into the gun of your dreams. For thirty-three years we have been converting customer’s 1911s into ultimately reliable works of art. In the last several years we have added Remington 870s and AR15s to the platforms that we will help you build into the perfect addition to your collection.

If your 1911 does not meet your needs or there are some little issues that you have wanted to improve, or you just want to make it your own, we can help you get it exactly like you want it. We have been making and selling custom accessories for the 1911 since Wilson Combat® started. From the world’s most reliable magazine, to our new bullet proof parts, no one offers more high quality parts to customize your 1911 than what we bring to the table. Pick from the extensive library of custom accessories and apply the skilled hands of our gunsmiths and you will soon have the masterpiece that you have been dreaming about. (Download Our Custom Work Order Form)

This year has seen the AR15 rise to the top of the charts for us all. We have in the last year added more accessories for the AR15 to meet your demands. Like with all Wilson Combat® Accessories we require them to be absolutely flawless in function and improve your overall shooting experience. Now you can take your existing AR15 rifle and turn it into the fighting gun of your dreams. Take a look at our work order page and you will see all the options that are available to you to make your AR perform as you expect.

When it comes to Remington 870s, as Rob Haught relates in his article, there is no more trusted name than Scattergun Technologies™. For years we have been salvaging your worn 870s and turning them into the best fighting shotguns in the world today. You may send in your Remington 870 for a simple rebuild or go all out and build yourself one of our Standard models with all the bells and whistles. Many have said the best value in the business is our shotgun conversions. Without a doubt you can improve the value of any 870 you already have, or take your buddy up on his offer to make you a deal on his shotgun and increase the value while making it one of the world’s finest fighting shotguns.

This time of year is the best time to get that “Dream Gun” project started. With the weather and cold, your favorite will not be missed so much and should with luck be back to you in time for the days of summer to allow time on the range. Call one of our customer service representatives and let them help you work out what it takes to be your Dream Gun. (Download Our Custom Work Order Form)

As always if there is anything that we can help with, feel free to give us a call. Keep an eye out for the new products coming your way, and keep an eye on our website for the latest information on all things Wilson Combat®. Please send me any of your questions related to Wilson Combat® and I will include them in future Down Ranges. Maybe your questions will lead to answers for others, or you never know what could come out of some good discussions.

To all of you in harm’s way, stay safe.

About:
Founded in 1977, Wilson Combat has grown to include more than 50 employees – no one else in the custom gun business has as many professionals, as many years of experience, or as much history with hand-crafting custom guns as we do. Here’s an idea of the type and number of years experience you will find at Wilson Combat: Vist: www.wilsoncombat.com

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