LEVEL ONE
Kings River Custom (KRC) proudly presents our Level One 1911 pistols, where passion for perfection meets your desire for excellence. Each pistol is a testament to our commitment to quality, delivering unparalleled value in the custom handgun market.
$6,250.00
Model Options and Pricing
- 5″ Government Model in .45 ACP — $6,250
- 4.25″ Commander Model with Bull Barrel in .45 ACP — $6,500 (Additional $250; comes with no front cocking serrations, can be added upon request)
- 9mm Conversion (available for both models) — Additional $250
The Heart of Excellence
At KRC, we start with the soul of your pistol: a foundation of either forged stainless steel or carbon steel, hand-selected for its quality and character. This isn’t just any metal – it’s the canvas on which we’ll create your masterpiece.
Artisans in Metal
Our team of master gunsmiths, prep specialists, finishing experts, and skilled engravers bring decades of experience to every build. Each artisan spends time with your pistol, bringing out its unique personality and best qualities.
The KRC Experience: It’s Personal
- Meticulous Hand-Fitting — precise slide-to-frame fitting, accurate barrel fit, and a mind-reading trigger.
- The KRC Finish — 600 grit polish ensures buttery-smooth operation and long-lasting performance.
- Deep Relief Hand Engraving — available for Level One pistols, adding personalization and artistry.
Features That Set KRC Level One Apart
- Precision-Forged Frame and Slide (Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel)
- Match Grade Barrel
- 5″ Government Model
- 4.25″ Commander Bull Barrel Option
- Caliber Options
- Classic .45 ACP
- 9mm Conversion Available (+$250)
- Single Side Thumb Safety (ambidextrous optional)
- Performance-Tuned Trigger
- Enhanced Grip with 25 LPI checkering (front strap & MSH)
- Premium Grips
- Standard: Presentation Grade Desert Iron Wood grips
- Customizable: Option to substitute with Mammoth Ivory (Ben Jennen), or Meteorite grips in two patterns (Aletai or Campo del Cielo from Ben Jennen)
- Choice of Finish: Salt Blue or Stainless Steel
The Journey of Your KRC 1911
- Birth — raw material, full of potential
- Growth — shaping and fitting by master gunsmiths
- Refinement — meticulous smoothing and polishing
- Artistry — deep relief hand engraving option
- Perfection — final, lustrous finish
The KRC Difference
What sets our Level One 1911 apart is the uncompromising attention to detail:
- Hand-Fitted Components — ensuring tight tolerances and smooth operation.
- Premium Materials — only the highest quality steels and components.
- Rigorous Testing — extensive function and accuracy testing.
- Custom Tuning — hand-tuned for optimal performance.
Our Commitment to You
- Lifetime warranty – we stand behind our work, always
- Rigorous testing ensures performance matches aesthetics
- Join the KRC family – we’re here for you long after your purchase
More Than a Pistol – It’s a KRC
Choosing a KRC Level One 1911 means joining a tradition of excellence. It’s about owning a piece of American craftsmanship tailored just for you. We pour our heart and soul into every 1911 we build, delivering passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to quality in every pistol.
The Ultimate Value in Custom 1911s
Our Level One 1911 pistols represent the pinnacle of the 1911 platform. By leveraging our team’s expertise and streamlined production processes, we offer exceptional firearms that exceed expectations in both quality and value.
Whether you’re a competitive shooter, a discerning collector, or a professional who demands utmost reliability, the KRC Level One 1911 is the ultimate choice for those who refuse to compromise.
Experience the difference that true custom craftsmanship makes.
Choose Kings River Custom Level One 1911 – where heritage meets innovation, and performance exceeds expectation.
We choose Quality over Quantity.
Basic Options
- Ambi Safety: $250
- Checker Mainspring Housing (20, 25, 30 LPI): $300
Sights
- Gold / Silver Bead Front Sight: $90
- Fiber Optic Front Sights (green / red): $70
- RMR Cut (rear of slide): $700
- RMR / Holosun / Trijicon OPTIC — CUT & PLATE WITH TRITIUM REAR IRON SIGHT (Optic Included): $1,150
Texture Work
- Stipple — Frontstrap: $300
- Stipple — Mainspring Housing: $170
- Stipple — Beavertail Memory Bump: $60
- Stipple — Bottom of Round Butt Mainspring: $60
- Stipple — Front of Trigger Guard: $125
- Full Hand Stipple (Rear of slide, Front Strap, Front & Bottom of Trigger Guard, MSH & Beavertail Memory Bump): $930
- Checker Front Strap & MSH (30 LPI): $300
- Skip Line Checkering (FS & MSH): $575
Fluting
- Flutes — Chamber (Bushing Gun): $90
- Flutes — Barrel (Bushing Gun): $140
- Flutes — Chamber (Bull Barrel Gun): $90
- Flutes — Barrel (Bull Barrel Gun): $140
Finishes & Engraving
- Medium Hand Engraving Level 1 (by the Gun Engraver): $1,200
- Bluing Entire Pistol (TBR, PW, or Barron) — 1000 grit polish: $1,000
- Bluing Entire Pistol (TBR, PW, or Barron) — 2000 grit Mirror polish: $1,200
- Cerakote (Souled Out Cerakote) — Single color complete pistol: $200
- Cerakote (Souled Out Cerakote) — complete pistol (Level 1 Finish): $350
- Cerakote (Souled Out Cerakote) — complete pistol (Level 2 Finish): $500
Grips
- VZ Base G10 “Fallout” Grips with KRC Medallions: $80
- SK Grips — Crosscut Mammoth Tooth: $900
- SK Grips — Solid Mammoth Tooth: $1,000
- Ben Jennen Meteorite — Aletai pattern (Hand Cut, Clear Coat, Custom Display Box, LOA, Composition Sheet): $5,000
- Ben Jennen Meteorite — Campo Del Cielo pattern (Hand Cut, Clear Coat, Custom Display Box, LOA, Composition Sheet): $5,000
- Ben Jennen — Crosscut Mammoth Tooth w/ KRC handmade silver Medallions: $1,100
- Ben Jennen — Solid Mammoth Tooth w/ KRC handmade silver Medallions: $1,100
- Ben Jennen — Standard Desert Iron Wood (Hand Rubbed Finish) w/ KRC handmade silver Medallions: $500
- Ben Jennen — Standard Desert Iron Wood (Clear Coat Finish) w/ KRC handmade silver Medallions: $550
- Ben Jennen — Top Tier Desert Iron Wood Burl (Hand Rubbed Finish) w/ Large silver Medallions: $650
- Ben Jennen — Top Tier Desert Iron Wood (Clear Coat Finish) w/ Large silver Medallions: $750
Other Options
- Bull Barrel upgrade (includes FLG & plug): $250
- Caliber upcharge (9mm, .38 S, or 10mm — ramped barrel / bushing / 3 mags): $250
- Flute Barrel Hood: $90
- Flute Barrel: $140
- Threaded Barrel Upgrade: $250
Custom Display Boxes
- Custom Made Pistol Walnut Wood Boxes (range): $1,500 – $1,800
- Custom designed boxes by customer — pricing determined after bid is built (per KRC and Ronnie Ferrier)
- Note: These boxes come standard with Level 3 and Founder Series models; can be added to any order on request.