New: SK Customs “Guerrero” Colt 1911 Chambered In .38 Super

SK Customs introduces the fourth model in its Mexican War of Independence pistol series, the limited-edition Guerrero Colt 1911 pistol chambered in .38 Super.

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posted on September 13, 2024
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SK Customs recently announced the fourth handgun in the Mexican War of Independence series. The limited-edition Guerrero is a full-size Government Model Colt 1911 chambered in .38 Super that honors Presidente Vincente Guerrero.
Photo courtesy of SK Customs

SK Guns has launched the fourth pistol in its Mexican War of Independence series called the “Guerrero.” The Guerrero is a full-size Government Model Colt 1911 chambered in .38 Super that celebrates Vincente Guerrero, the second president of the Mexican Republic.

A limited-edition pistol, the Guerrero Colt 1911 handgun has an anticipated production run of only 200 units.

SK Customs “Guerro” Colt 1911
The top of the slide features a portrait of Presidente Vicente Guerrero, while the left side has the motto of the Mexican State of Guerrero.

 

More about Vicente Guerrero: He joined the fighting forces of Morelos to battle against Spain early in the Mexican War for Independence. During his presidency, Guerrero famously abolished slavery in Mexico. The son of a Spanish loyalist, Guerrero was asked for his sword to be presented to the viceroy of New Spain as a sign of goodwill. In response, Guerrero refused saying “LA PATRIA ES PRIMERO” (translated, The Homeland Comes First). This phrase is still referred to today as the motto of the Mexican State of Guerrero and is written in gold letters at the National Palace. 

The left side of the firearm depicts details of Guerrero’s connection with the indigenous Aztecs, including a Jaguar fighter reflected in his Coat of Arms and within the borders of the motto La Patria Es Primero. Additional shading of the Aztecs flows on the frame and slide flats.

On the right side are the words “Religion, Independence, Union” surrounding a depiction of the shield embroidered with the royal crown following the victory in the Mexican War for Independence. This depiction is followed by the Abrazo de Acatempan with Guerrero and Iturbide, while the frame flat continues the indigenous connection with Guerrero and the Aztec Jaguar glyph.

On top of the slide is a portrait of Presidente Guerrero and the Mexican eagle and snake relative to its era.

To finish off this custom gun, the frame, slide, barrel and hardware are all highly polished and sport .999 silver plating in select areas. Making this historical masterpiece complete are Kirnite grips presenting the silver emblem of the iconic Rampant Colt.

In addition, each Guerrero Colt 1911 pistol will include a special engraved edition number. 

“We are excited to honor an instrumental figure in Mexico’s War for Independence. Guerrero was at the center of iconic moments in Mexican history, such as the Abrazo de Acatempan, and this allowed us to create a truly striking and unique firearm,” Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Guns said.

MSRP for the Guerrero Colt 1911 starts at $3,000. Go to skguns.com.

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