Clark Custom 1911 Long Slide .38 Super – Hand-Fitted 6" Match Pistol
This Clark Custom Guns 1911 Long Slide is a purpose-built .38 Super match pistol featuring a 6-inch slide, hand-fitted internals, and competition-grade sights. Built by the renowned Clark shop, it combines a stainless match barrel with a carbon-steel frame finished in matte blue. The extended slide length increases sight radius to roughly 8.8 inches, while 20-lpi checkering and a target trigger offer precise control. Bo-Mar adjustable rear sights—now out of production—add collector interest to this fully custom build.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – Extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The matte blue finish shows noticeable loss and widespread scratches across the frame and slide. The double-diamond walnut grips are dented and gouged but remain secure.
What’s Included
- Steel single-stack 1911 magazine (unmarked)
Clark Custom Guns pioneered the long-slide 1911 concept, and this pistol reflects that legacy. The 6-inch slide and crowned stainless barrel deliver added velocity and flatter trajectory, making the .38 Super cartridge shine in competition settings.
The Bo-Mar micrometer rear sight and Patridge front blade enable precise elevation and windage adjustments. Because Bo-Mar sights are no longer manufactured, intact examples like this enhance both usability and collectibility.
The front strap wears sharp 20-lpi checkering, while the mainspring housing sports a stippled texture, offering a secure hold under recoil. A target trigger with an over-travel screw, paired with a rowel spur hammer, promotes a crisp, consistent break.
Hand-fitting by Clark ensures tight slide-to-frame lock-up and smooth cycling. The pistol retains classic 1911 ergonomics while packing custom enhancements appreciated by serious shooters and collectors alike.