Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the Strayer-Voight Clark Custom Heavy Long Slide!
Clark Custom Guns, founded in 1950 by Jim Clark Sr. in Princeton, Louisiana, is one of the oldest and most respected custom firearms shops in the United States, specializing primarily in high-performance 1911 pistols and competition revolvers. The company became a pioneer in the custom 1911 world, known for innovations such as the long-slide 1911, precision trigger work, and accurized bullseye pistols that dominated competitive shooting circuits. Over the decades, Clark Custom expanded into revolver conversions, rifles, and other specialty projects, always emphasizing accuracy, craftsmanship, and practical performance. Today, the family-run business continues its legacy, producing some of the finest competition and custom firearms available, with a reputation built on quality and innovation.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Strayer-Voight
Model: “Clark” Long Heavy Slide
Serial: 483648
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Stainless Frame w/ Blued Slide
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Full Bo-Mar Rail w/ Adjustable Rear and Fixed Front
Stock/Grips: Stainless Strayer-Voight Frame / Blued Slide / Ambidextrous Safety / Synthetic Textured Strayer-Voight Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Strayer-Voigt Clark Long Heavy Slide .45 represents a fascinating collaboration between two respected names in the custom pistol world: Strayer-Voigt Inc. (SVI), best known for their competition-oriented modular 1911 designs, and Clark Custom Guns, one of the pioneers of accurized 1911s. The “Long Heavy Slide” configuration is rooted in Clark’s original design concept from the 1950s, when Jim Clark Sr. developed extended-slide 1911s for bullseye competition to maximize sight radius, reduce muzzle flip, and deliver unrivaled accuracy. By combining SVI’s precision modular frames and manufacturing methods with Clark’s competition-driven long-slide design, this pistol embodies both modern engineering and classic custom pistol heritage. At its core, the Long Heavy Slide .45 is built around the timeless .45 ACP chambering, chosen for its combination of accuracy, soft shooting characteristics in a target setup, and its long-standing dominance in bullseye competition. The extended slide, often stretching to 6 inches or more, adds significant weight forward of the frame, reducing recoil and muzzle rise to help shooters maintain tighter groups during sustained fire. The heavy slide not only improves balance but also increases the sight radius, making precise sight alignment easier—a critical factor in competition shooting. Every component, from the hand-fitted barrel to the tuned trigger system, reflects the kind of craftsmanship that defines both Clark and SVI’s approach to custom firearms. In the broader context, the Strayer-Voigt Clark Long Heavy Slide .45 is significant because it merges two philosophies: Clark’s traditional focus on single-stack bullseye excellence and Strayer-Voigt’s emphasis on innovation in the competition shooting world. While not produced in large numbers, pistols like this stand out as both rare and highly specialized tools built for serious shooters who value accuracy above all else. Collectors and competitors alike regard the Long Heavy Slide .45 as a testament to how collaboration between custom builders can yield firearms that are both functional masterpieces and historical benchmarks in the evolution of the 1911 platform.
Contents:
Model: “Clark” Long Heavy Slide
Serial: 483648
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Stainless Frame w/ Blued Slide
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Full Bo-Mar Rail w/ Adjustable Rear and Fixed Front
Stock/Grips: Stainless Strayer-Voight Frame / Blued Slide / Ambidextrous Safety / Synthetic Textured Strayer-Voight Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Strayer-Voigt Clark Long Heavy Slide .45 represents a fascinating collaboration between two respected names in the custom pistol world: Strayer-Voigt Inc. (SVI), best known for their competition-oriented modular 1911 designs, and Clark Custom Guns, one of the pioneers of accurized 1911s. The “Long Heavy Slide” configuration is rooted in Clark’s original design concept from the 1950s, when Jim Clark Sr. developed extended-slide 1911s for bullseye competition to maximize sight radius, reduce muzzle flip, and deliver unrivaled accuracy. By combining SVI’s precision modular frames and manufacturing methods with Clark’s competition-driven long-slide design, this pistol embodies both modern engineering and classic custom pistol heritage. At its core, the Long Heavy Slide .45 is built around the timeless .45 ACP chambering, chosen for its combination of accuracy, soft shooting characteristics in a target setup, and its long-standing dominance in bullseye competition. The extended slide, often stretching to 6 inches or more, adds significant weight forward of the frame, reducing recoil and muzzle rise to help shooters maintain tighter groups during sustained fire. The heavy slide not only improves balance but also increases the sight radius, making precise sight alignment easier—a critical factor in competition shooting. Every component, from the hand-fitted barrel to the tuned trigger system, reflects the kind of craftsmanship that defines both Clark and SVI’s approach to custom firearms. In the broader context, the Strayer-Voigt Clark Long Heavy Slide .45 is significant because it merges two philosophies: Clark’s traditional focus on single-stack bullseye excellence and Strayer-Voigt’s emphasis on innovation in the competition shooting world. While not produced in large numbers, pistols like this stand out as both rare and highly specialized tools built for serious shooters who value accuracy above all else. Collectors and competitors alike regard the Long Heavy Slide .45 as a testament to how collaboration between custom builders can yield firearms that are both functional masterpieces and historical benchmarks in the evolution of the 1911 platform.
Contents:
This example will ship with a magazine!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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