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Wilson Combat

{{Short description|American firearms manufacturer}}

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| type = Private

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| foundation = {{start date and age|1977}}

| founder = Bill Wilson

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| location_city = Berryville, Arkansas

| location_country = U.S.

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| area_served = Worldwide

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| industry = firearms

| products = Custom M1911-A1 pistols, AR-15 pattern rifles, tactical shotguns, knives, parts, accessories, and ammunition

| services = custom gunsmithing

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| owner = Bill Wilson

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| homepage = http://www.wilsoncombat.com

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Wilson Combat is a custom pistol manufacturer located in Berryville, Arkansas, that specializes in customizing and manufacturing M1911A1s.{{cite web|title=Wilson Combat Scattergun Technologies company profile|url=http://www.manta.com/c/mmsxpmv/wilson-combat-scattergun-technologies|work=Manta|accessdate=12 September 2010}} First started under the name "Wilson's Gun Shop" in 1977, Bill Wilson started his new gunsmith business in the back of the family jewelry store, "Wilson's Jewelry", on the corner of Berryville's public square. In 2000, the company bought "Scattergun Technologies", and markets combat shotguns under the name "Wilson Combat Scattergun Technologies".{{cite web|title=Wilson Combat/Scattergun Technologies semiautomatic shotguns (United States), Tactical shotguns|url=http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Infantry-Weapons/Wilson-Combat-Scattergun-Technologies-semiautomatic-shotguns-United-States.html|work=Jane's|accessdate=12 September 2010}}

History

Some of the first firearms Wilson modified for customers were the Colt 1911-A1, Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver and Ruger Single Action Revolvers. Models like the PPC .38 Special and the .44 Magnum Hunter made Wilson's reputation for producing quality firearms.{{cite web|last=Rodriguez|first=Greg|title=Wilson Combat's M4T|url=http://www.gunsandammo.com/content/wilson-combats-m4t/|work=Guns&Ammo|accessdate=12 September 2010}}{{cite web|last=Humphries|first=Michael O|title=Wilson Combat Carry Comp .45 ACPs|url=http://www.tactical-life.com/online/combat-handguns/wilson-combat-carry-comp-45-acps/|work=Combat Handguns|accessdate=12 September 2010|quote=When it comes to a sterling reputation for quality, few in the firearms community have earned the standing of Wilson Combat. }}{{cite web|last=Crane|first=David|title=Wilson Combat UT-15 Urban Tactical Rifle/Carbine: Fast and Light|url=http://www.defensereview.com/wilson-combat-ut-15-urban-tactical-riflecarbine-fast-and-light/|work=Defense Review|accessdate=12 September 2010|quote=Grassi found the Wilson UT-15 Urban Tactical Rifle/Carbine to be accurate and reliable.}} Wilson originally customized pistols with aftermarket parts from gunsmiths such as Armand Swensen, and by 1983, had begun making his own parts.{{cite book|title= 1911: The First 100 Years |first= Patrick |last=Sweeney|authorlink=Patrick Sweeney (gunsmith)|publisher =Krause Publications|year= 2010 |location=Iola, Wisconsin|ISBN =978-1-4402-1115-7 |page=166}} By 1996, Wilson was building his own M1911 pistols completely in-house. Wilson's handguns have a quality guarantee of {{convert|1|in|abbr=on}} groups at {{convert|25|yard|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|last=Ayoob|first=Massad|title=Promised functionality: Wilson Combat CQB .45s|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BTT/is_166_27/ai_109265008/|work=American Handgunner|accessdate=12 September 2010|date=Nov–Dec 2003|quote=nd did indeed break 2.5" at 50 yards}}{{cite web|last=Rodriguez|first=Greg|title=Wilson Combat Master Grade Limited|url=http://www.shootingtimes.com/handgun_reviews/ST_wilsoncombat_200901/|work=Shooting Times|accessdate=12 September 2010|quote=As expected, the sights were dead-on, and the crisp, light trigger pull made breaking accurate shots easy.}}

Wilson Combat has developed custom pistols with professional competitive shooters, including IDPA co-founder Ken Hackathorn{{Cite web|title=Hackathorn Special|url=https://www.wilsoncombat.com/hackathorn-special/|access-date=2021-06-29|website=Wilson Combat|language=en-US}} and retired US Army 1st SFOD-Delta combat veteran Larry Vickers.{{Cite web|title=Vickers Elite|url=https://www.wilsoncombat.com/vickers-elite/|access-date=2021-06-29|website=Wilson Combat|language=en-US}}

They also have a partnership with Delta Force member Paul R. Howe. One of the signature Paul Howe models is the Wilson Combat Paul Howe G19.{{cite news |last1=Towsley |first1=Bryce |title=Review: Wilson Combat Paul Howe G19 |url=https://www.shootingillustrated.com/content/review-wilson-combat-paul-howe-g19/ |access-date=2 January 2022 |publisher=Shooting Illustrated |date=25 February 2019}}

Products

Military

Handguns from Wilson are used by special forces, including Delta Force{{cite book|last=Pushies|first=Fred J|title=Weapons of Delta Force|year=2010|publisher=Zenith Press|isbn=978-0-7603-3824-7|pages=128|quote=Among the favorites are Colt National Match, Wilson Combat, and Les Baer}} and Navy SEALs.{{cite book|last=Pushies|first=Fred J.|title=Weapons of the Navy Seals|year=2004|publisher=Zenith Press|isbn=978-0-7603-1790-7|page=87}}

References

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External links

  • [http://www.wilsoncombat.com/ Wilson Combat Official Web Site]

Category:Manufacturing companies based in Arkansas

Category:Firearm manufacturers of the United States

Category:Privately held companies based in Arkansas

Category:Manufacturing companies established in 1977

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