1911 utilitarian combat pistol (Steve Morrison)

**George Mac** · 10-05-08, 20:02

I sent a NRM series 70 to Steve Morrison a while back and have received news that she will be home soon. I wanted a duty weapon that would be reliable and accurate. I did not want all the bells and whistles I just wanted a .45 caliber hole punch for everyday duty carry.

I have always been a fan of the utilitarian grace of the original MEUSOC 1911's and of course Dave Berryhill's beautiful versions of them. However, I wanted to update that original spirit with a tritium front sight for low light encounters and a grip safety "bump" just in case. Here is the result.

I'll update with more photos when she arrives.

**1trp45** · 10-05-08, 20:09

Did you supply the hammer and the rear sights. I recently purchased a THUG done by Steve Morrison on a Colt Series 70, which came out very nice. I have put about 200 reds through it so far with no problems. I like what you had done on your Colt. Enjoy.

Andrew

**George Mac** · 10-05-08, 20:19

Yes, I sent Steve some small parts from various sources that I asked him to incorporate into the build. I asked him to use his artistic vision and start with a "THUG-lite" but develop it with Retro/MEUSOC influences. I think he knocked it out of the park with this one.

**VA_Dinger** · 10-05-08, 21:23

Looks like another Steve Morrison (Mars Armament/Specialized Armament) functional work of art to me.

Congrats on the 1911, it is a beauty.

**sff70** · 10-06-08, 07:57

Very nice.

Utilitarian grace, indeed.

**tango-papa** · 10-06-08, 09:07

Mind sharing the specs (parts and work done)?

~tp

**tango-papa** · 10-06-08, 09:13

...and more pics too!

**George Mac** · 10-06-08, 10:06

I'll post more photos when she gets here...soon baby, soon.

As for the Specs, I asked for Steve's Axiom build with a few modifications. As I said, I asked him to use his creative talents to make a utilitarian "MEUSOC" inspired duty weapon.

http://marsguns.com/

**VooDoo6Actual** · 10-06-08, 11:27

Nice Blaster George..

Steve is no longer @ SAW and has moved to Utah.

Very talented and does some of the finest smithy work out there.

Love his Golfball Work....

Still @ MARS Guns.com etc.

**George Mac** · 10-07-08, 23:20

Well friends, she is here. Our range was running the academy through today so I have a 0600 appointment with an ammo can of 230gr tomorrow. As for fit and feel, she is wonderful, and a very natural pointer. I will post more after some range time but I have to say the sight picture, safety, and trigger are simply spot on. Steve had to have another shop do the parkerization and the work on some parts is just un-sat. Once Steve has his tanks up and running it will go back for a little more love. In the meantime I don't think the crooks will mind.

Overall when you manipulate this pistol you are acutely aware of the blend of old combat heritage with the feel of a modern duty weapon.