1911 10-8 Performance Master Class Handguns
Developed in partnership with Hilton Yam, founder of 10-8 Performance and retired FBI Special Agent, SWAT team member and Principle Firearms Instructor, the 10-8 Performance Master Class 1911 reflects decades of professional end-user experience. Built on a hand-selected forged carbon steel frame and slide with a forged bull barrel, each pistol is precisely fit and blended. Outfitted with select 10-8 Performance components and the Agency Optic System for modern red-dot mounting, it is offered in 9mm and .45 ACP to meet the demands of professional use.
MASTER CLASS PEDIGREE
Hilton Yam is a retired FBI Special Agent with over 21 years in the Miami Field Office, including 19 years on SWAT and also as Principal Firearms Instructor. His deep experience building, teaching, and refining duty-grade 1911s and components through 10-8 Performance makes him the ideal partner for this Lipsey’s Exclusive Master Class 1911.
FORGED STEEL. PERFECTED BY HAND. 
The 10-8 Performance Master Class 1911 is built with a hands-on approach. Each pistol begins with a forged frame and slide for strength and durability. Each frame and slide is hand-selected for optimal fit and numbered to remain matched throughout the build process, incorporating select 10-8 Performance components.
AGENCY OPTIC SYSTEM
The 10-8 Performance Master Class 1911 is optics-ready using the Agency Optic System (AOS). Developed in collaboration with Agency Arms, AOS employs a series of plates with an integrated rear sight, compatible with a wide range of today’s most popular optics, including RMR, Shield, Delta Point Pro, and Docter footprints.
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Reverse Recoil Spring Plug
The Reverse Recoil Spring Plug is crafted from stainless steel and allows for a tool-free takedown over the traditional GI recoil system.
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10-8 Abbreviated Serrations
Abbreviated Slide Serrations deliver confident purchase without excess, providing ample grip with a refined custom aesthetic.
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Extended Magazine Catch
The Extended Magazine Catch is machined from bar stock with additional length and a unique 30 LPI serrated curved button surface for positive activation.
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Flat Trigger
A flat-face solid aluminum trigger delivers consistent pull and duty-ready control, featuring a fixed stainless overtravel stop and precision-fit bow for reliable, maintenance-free performance.
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Slide Stop
The bar-stock slide stop with refined pad geometry provides reliable lockback, smooth reloads, and durable performance.
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G-10 Grips
The 5 LPI checkered VZ Grips provide exceptional traction under recoil, with durable G10 construction and a discreet Hilton Yam signature inlay.
SPEED & CONTROL
A two-piece magwell promotes fast, intuitive reloads, while 20 LPI checkering cut directly into the forged frame and mainspring housing delivers a secure, confident grip with wet or gloved hands, maintaining control under demanding conditions.
BULL BARREL
The 10-8 Performance 1911 is built around a 5-inch forged stainless steel bull barrel with a black DLC finish. The increased barrel diameter delivers a tighter slide lockup and added rigidity. Paired with a green fiber optic front sight and black serrated U-notch rear, this Master Class 1911 delivers a clear sight picture and consistent shot-to-shot accuracy under hard use.
1911 10-8 Performance Master Class Handgun Variations
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