Around a year ago I did share some pics of a Marvel gun I picked up, did a small write up on it, and went on my way! Well, I finally got some new shoes on her so I figured it was time to revisit, give a deeper dive, and add a bit more perspective on the gun.
As she came, a full boat Bob Marvel gun, chambered in 9mm... pure awesomeness, and hand built by Bob Marvel himself... This is actually the second Marvel gun I acquired, and it came from a gentleman down in Texas. It is truly first class!
Outside of that, bluing is perfect, the Bull Barrel is perfection, the trigger pull is what you would expect from a piece of this caliber... you all know the rest, if not its listed below
Some of the build sheet reads as follows:
- Marvel Classic 1911 w/Bull Nose
- Arrow Pattern Cuts on Top of Slide
- Cryogenically Treat and Acid wash Barrel
- S&A Magwel/Blend and Checker to 20LPI
- Front Strap Checker to 25 LPI
- C&S Ambi Safety
- Marvel Buried and Protected Rear Sight
- Hand Made F/O Front Sight and Fully Blend to Slide
- Hand Fit Barstol 9mm Bull Barrel
- Chamber Cut to .754" using Marvel 9x19 Reamer
- Hood Beech cut to .0015"
- Marvel Reverse plug matched to Extended Recoil Rod and Align with Pin Hole
- Greider Match Trigger
- EGW Sear cut to .776" OAL
- Disconnector 1.302" OAL
- C&S UL Hammer w/.018"ht on hooks at 90 Degrees
- Trigger pull set to 3lb with slight roll
- Recoil Spring at 11lbs
- Hammer Spring at 23lbs
This pistol is truly a gem... a one of a kind gun that I personally have not felt an equal to in terms of 9mm and 1911 platform. The barrel fit is just on point with this one... she shoots so soft, and accurate! I probably have 8K on her and I honestly have not had one single issue... ever. Bob built this pistol like a true master would.
To say he was a genius is an understatement. Id probably say "savant" is more the proper word... every single aspect of his pistols are so well thought out and executed that it leaves me at a loss for words.
With that said, enjoy the pictures as she sports 90,000 year old Mammoth Tooth, full G10 backed and functional shoes... they arent just for looking!
Enjoy!
As she came, a full boat Bob Marvel gun, chambered in 9mm... pure awesomeness, and hand built by Bob Marvel himself... This is actually the second Marvel gun I acquired, and it came from a gentleman down in Texas. It is truly first class!
Outside of that, bluing is perfect, the Bull Barrel is perfection, the trigger pull is what you would expect from a piece of this caliber... you all know the rest, if not its listed below
Some of the build sheet reads as follows:
- Marvel Classic 1911 w/Bull Nose
- Arrow Pattern Cuts on Top of Slide
- Cryogenically Treat and Acid wash Barrel
- S&A Magwel/Blend and Checker to 20LPI
- Front Strap Checker to 25 LPI
- C&S Ambi Safety
- Marvel Buried and Protected Rear Sight
- Hand Made F/O Front Sight and Fully Blend to Slide
- Hand Fit Barstol 9mm Bull Barrel
- Chamber Cut to .754" using Marvel 9x19 Reamer
- Hood Beech cut to .0015"
- Marvel Reverse plug matched to Extended Recoil Rod and Align with Pin Hole
- Greider Match Trigger
- EGW Sear cut to .776" OAL
- Disconnector 1.302" OAL
- C&S UL Hammer w/.018"ht on hooks at 90 Degrees
- Trigger pull set to 3lb with slight roll
- Recoil Spring at 11lbs
- Hammer Spring at 23lbs
This pistol is truly a gem... a one of a kind gun that I personally have not felt an equal to in terms of 9mm and 1911 platform. The barrel fit is just on point with this one... she shoots so soft, and accurate! I probably have 8K on her and I honestly have not had one single issue... ever. Bob built this pistol like a true master would.
To say he was a genius is an understatement. Id probably say "savant" is more the proper word... every single aspect of his pistols are so well thought out and executed that it leaves me at a loss for words.
With that said, enjoy the pictures as she sports 90,000 year old Mammoth Tooth, full G10 backed and functional shoes... they arent just for looking!
Enjoy!