Thinking of getting one of their 1911’s are they as nice as they say they are?

Or are the other makers better, les Baer, Ed Brown, Wilson Combat etc.

Thanks

I have no experience with one, but they get rave reviews on the 1911 forum. Some day it’s on my short list

It's such a hard question to answer. I had the itch to buy one. Finally shot the ACW in 45ACP and 9mm. They are beautiful guns, shoot great but for me, I just prefer my Les Baers. LB's aren't as sexy but for all the 1911's you named, I shoot them the best so personally that is what I am sticking with.

Yes, they are. Rob Schauland spent decades working at Springfield Armory and Les Baer developing his craft and also spent years on 1911forum.com when he just had a custom shop giving a lot of advice on what to look for and tips and tricks regarding the 1911. The biggest reason I don't own a gun worked on by him is he joined Cabot to fix the problems they were having with their clone models right when I had a problem with a Les Baer Commanche Monolith I ended up selling.

Now, Alchemy is reopened into a semi-custom shop building 1911s with very high quality parts and are almost as tight as a Les Baer but finished to a much higher degree.

If you're looking for a classic/flawless look of a 1911, Alchemy is one of the best. They are very much to 1911s what Singer is to a classic 911. If you're looking for flashy or flamboyant, then there's other makers that will suit you better, possibly on the Cabot half of the business.