If you don’t want or cant afford a full custom gun I would suggest going with a semi-custom from Les Baer, Ed Brown, Nighthawk Custom, or Wilson Combat.
These are all 70 series guns and don’t have any unnecessary safety devices (anti-litigation devices) that modern Colt 80 series and Kimber series II have that screw up the trigger pull.
Additionally, unlike some Colts and Kimbers, all of these guns will run right out of the box. Not that Colt and Kimber don’ run, but it’s certainly more hit or miss.
They cost a little more than a new Colt, Kimber, or SA but they are worth it. You get what you pay for.
My son's Ed Brown. Those grips are from the same maker as the ones I orders. They are custom grips to your specs.
The great thing about this pistol is the point of impact doesn't seem to change from my son's ammo to factory to my reloads. Remarkable.
Yes, but none of those manufacturers offer a ported barrel. No muzzle flip.
My Springfield Armory Champion with a set of bone grips made be me. They aren't that pretty but I like the thickness which can't be had from most makers. Monkey Grips will make a "Chunky" style up to .300" thick.