Reno-based importer GForce Arms has partnered up with Istanbul’s Balistik Defence. In fact, they tell us they’re the sole importer and distributor of Balistik Defence products in the United States. This is important because they now have Balistik Defence’s Adam 1911 available for sale. This is the same storied American pistol whose saga began back before the Pistol & Revolver Trials of 1907.
This is just a version that’s manufactured in Turkiye. In 1923.
There are two models of Adam 11, one chambered in 9mm and the other in .45 ACP; magazine capacity is 9+1 and 8+1, respectively.
Both versions have hammer-forged frames, slides, and barrels. Each is equipped with adjustable Novak sights. For those with sartorial preferences, the Adam 1911s will be available in Cerakote, case color hardening, some physical vapor deposition (PVD) color options, and black Quench-Polish-Quench (QPC). The latter is a corrosion-resistant thermochemical heat treatment along the lines of a Nitride coating.
Forged and cast parts, if you’re not familiar, are two significantly different manufacturing methods. In simple terms, when something is forged, the (heated) metal remains solid and is physically forced into a specific shape. Forged implements are usually reheated during the forging process. However, if an item is cast, the metal is heated above its melting temperature and poured into a mold. There it solidifies as it cools.
Here’s a nerd reference from The Lord of the Rings. When Saruman’s orcs poured liquid metal into making swords for the Uruk-Hai, that was casting. When the elves fixed Aragorn’s sword for him, that was forging. Well, reforging. Thor’s axe Stormbreaker (Avengers Infinity War) was also cast…which, if we’re really going to get into it, was a terrible idea, but I digress.
Cast parts are often easier and less expensive to make but are typically less durable than their forged counterparts.
Note: GForce advises the Balistik Defence Adam 1911 is compatible with “many” aftermarket 1911 parts and magazines. This is a good sign but is also a warning that you should check potential fitment on anything you use to upgrade or accessorize.
Learn more about the Adam 11 at https://gforcearms(dot)com/firearms/handguns/balistik-defence-1911-adam-45s-9s/
