Jason Burton (JB):Thanks for allowing me to be a part of this!
Im a life-long gun guy.
As I got older and more involved in shooting, I discovered or maybe, re-discovered the 1911.
Im lucky to have a client base that allows me to create the guns that I do.
TAL:What drew you to the firearms world?
Did you grow up around guns, or did you seek this out on your own?
JB:My father was certainly my first influence in regards to firearms.
When I turned 21, I immediately got my concealed pistol license.
TAL:How did Heirloom Precision come about?
I was the same way.
Two years later in late 2007, Heirloom Precision was formed.
TAL:What is the signature philosophy of the company?
JB:Im driven by a constant quest to build the best guns I can, and nothing less.
TAL:Who is the typical customer of Heirloom Precision (if there is one), and why?
JB:Obviously, its people who are in love with the 1911 platform.
TAL:What should a customer of yours expect from a gun they get from you?
My work now speaks more to this than it ever has.
Being a bespoke builder, Im able to tailor each gun to the clients desires.
Oftentimes, a client has an overall idea for the theme of the gun they want me to build.
Other times, the client chooses a few options and sets me free to do the rest.
The process overall really is a collaborative effort.
TAL:What is it about the 1911 that appeals to you so much?
The single-action trigger and thumb safety were two major points of interest early on for me.
From a mechanical standpoint, the gun is pure genius.
When it comes to semi-auto pistols, there is nothing like the 1911.
The gun simply has staying power like nothing before or after it.
TAL:Do you work much with Springfield Armory guns?
If so, which ones, and why do you like them?
JB:I do indeed.
TAL:Where do you see Heirloom Precision five years from now?
JB:Ill do this for as long as I can.
I think as long as I can stay involved with the 1911 Ill be happy.
TAL:Mr. Burton, thank you again for taking the time to do this interview with us.
We appreciate the opportunity.
JB:It was my pleasure.
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