Theres plethora of different custom parts for the 1911-style pistols to fit just about everyones taste.

It hasforgedparts for strength as well as ton of custom-grade features.

As a result, I was very happy with the pistol as it was.

Harris Custom “Tri-Cav” trigger in the Ronin 1911 pistol

Yamil had Harrison Custom install their long “Tri-Cav” trigger in the Ronin 1911 pistol.

I sent my Ronin to uber gunsmith John Harrison in Kennesaw, Georgia.

So, clearly, I could take a very light touch to it with this process.

Because they needed to be?

Extreme Service Front Sight on a 1911

Harrison Custom installed their Extreme Service Front Sight and installed a gold bead in their front sight assembly.

Im frankly just a customization junkie.

John also fit a Smith & Alexander stainless, flat, uncheckered magwell.

I replaced the wood grips with Mil-Tac G10 Diamond Grips.

Harrison Custom Extreme Service Thumb Safety on a Ronin 1911 pistol

The Harrison Custom Extreme Service Thumb Safety was added to the Ronin.

[Be sure to check out our articleHow to Replace 1911 Gripsfor more information.]

Another change I made was the grip screws and grip screw bushings.

I decided to use Wilson Combat Factory Plus stainless-steel, standard-size grip bushings and stainless-steel standard slotted grip screws.

Harris Custom Extreme Service Rear Sight

Harrison Custom installed their Extreme Service Rear Sight on the Ronin 1911.

Hex or Torx are a totally different story.

The Ronin started as a superb out of the box 1911 pistol.

After John got through with it, it became even more of a work of art.

Harrison Custom Extreme Service Extended Magazine Catch

Harrison Custom added their Extreme Service Extended Magazine Catch.

Smith & Alexander magwell photo

Another upgrade was the addition of a Smith & Alexander magwell.

Custom 1911 grips on the Ronin

Yamil added a set of excellent Mil-Tac G10 “Diamond Grips” to the Ronin pistol.

Ronin 1911 pistol with custom upgrades

The Ronin 1911 pistol is a well-appointed, ruggedly built 1911 at an amazing price. Should you use some of that money you save to add some custom upgrades?

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