Soon Joseph Brazier will be offering the accuracy upgrade to the popular John Browning designed Model 1911. The upgrade comes from the famous 1911 Combat NCO package that incorporates 11 patents pending and 3 patents awarded making it the only 1911 made today with these features. (See articles on the Combat NCO in the News section and video on www.atsn.tv archived.)

Many customers own Colt, Kimber, Para Ordnance, Caspian, Baer, STI, Wilson, Clark, Springfield Armory, Dan Wesson, and we can go on and on; but all these guns share regardless of glow in the dark sights, fancy grips and paint jobs; the same origins, the same old design from 1900 era John Browning. The new Karl Lippard Patents take the John Browning design to new levels not achievable in late 1800’s. And the good news is, your 1911 can have the basic upgrade discussed in previous articles starting at $150.00 INSTALLED. That’s right, your Colt 1911 A1 can be upgraded to an A2 model package for as little as $150.00 plus shipping.

Upgraded new Wilson Classic .45acp with Military Link.

Upgraded new Les Baer Special Forces Edition with NCO Barrel, Military Link and Bushing.
Note it also carries the NCO “Cam Ne” Magazine bumper/ejector.

So what does the upgrade include?

In order to have accuracy the old bicycle barrel link must go. The new Military Link is the full width of the barrel link extension opening of the frame. The old John Browning Link which is narrow and allows barrel movement, is gone. That Link cavity is opened now to full width preventing the barrel during recoil from flexing. This extends the accuracy from as little as 250 rounds you are getting now to more than the life of the gun………In fact Combat NCO’s are the only pistols made today that have a lifetime warranty. Shoot it out if you can and we will be proud to service it to original spec……If the Marines cannot wear out a Combat NCO in 22 years of heavy use nothing can.
Now you have your frame cut a Military Link of the proper size is installed on your barrel. Your barrel is not altered. Next we measure your barrel and install our new patent pending Barrel Bushing made of solid billet S7 vacuum arc remelt steel. It has new design features to extend the life of your barrel and keep your pistol firing accurately for the life of the pistol. (Economic life of a Combat NCO is set at 150,000 rounds. Military spec is 15,000 rounds maximum) Then your pistol is reassembled and returned. Done deal. You now own an A2 upgrade with enhanced accuracy AND valued substantially more than all other 1911 renditions.

A Patented Military Link being installed on an unaltered 1911 barrel.

Accuracy from a 64 year old man shooting from a hand rest at 12 yards with hard ball.

Sound like a good deal? Sure it is. But let me give you a little more education about why you should do this.

When you get a new Model 1911 it has a fairly good lock up. But once you start to shoot the gun things inside begin to happen beyond your control that may be damaging your pistol causing it to begin its fall from grace as far as accuracy and its mechanical condition starts to go. Why is this?
The 1911 is an atlatl design, meaning the barrel is thrown back when fired. There are only two points that hold the barrel in battery; the Bushing and the Barrel Link. The barrel yaws during firing to the left. This torques the barrel. The barrel in the Bushing yaws too causing premature wear not only in the Bushing BUT your Slide locking surfaces as well!! So every time you fire your pistol it chips away at your Slide Lockup changing its location and in some cases a dangerous condition of premature unlocking can occur.

Wow, didn’t know that?

Well people don’t often know how their gun works and now you know a little more. So, if we can keep the barrel from yawing we can cure this problem can’t we? Yes we can. But suppose I have an old 1911 that has some issues of accuracy and maybe it has lost some of its accuracy already can this help?

Yes, it can.

True the old Link system has screwed up the pistol and maybe the Slide locking surfaces, but the Military Link was designed for the Military. The Marine Corps alone we have been told has more than 160,000 Model 1911 A1’s and as many as 50,000 of those out of commission. This Military Link was designed to put the majority of those pistols back in service saving you the tax payer millions of dollars AND getting rid of the 9 mm defensive round used today in favor of the tested, tried and true .45 acp!! The New Bushing puts the barrel back into guide spec. Now to use an analogy, “Your wheels are back in alignment!” I think you will agree that when you have alignment you reduce wear, add value and enjoy the accuracy of your investment for years to come.

So when can we get our pistols done?

Well we need more parts and those are put into production. I need a new CNC dedicated for this alteration and I am locating that. In other words “get our coffee on the stove before we serve.” But we can start a line today. Just email your name, telephone number and make and model of your pistol. When your name comes up I will give you a call to send it in. You will send the pistol with a check of $150.00 plus $23.00 shipping prepaid. Shipping cost today is about $23.00 Federal Express.
(Or, it is possible we can send you a PayPal to your email address and you can use a credit card.) Those who want to send in a check now in full with their pistols will be first served. Make your checks payable to Karl Lippard Designs. Ship/Send to: 3259 Electra Drive South, Colorado Springs, CO. (Brazier makes the parts for Karl Lippard Designs. The patents of course are Karl Lippard)

But what about the Combat NCO can we upgrade our pistol to full spec? ;

Yes you can actually provided your pistol is in sound condition and upon inspection we feel the end result will be up to our standards. In other words if the frame is cracked and the slide is too far gone you should not spend you money on a dead horse. But assuming your pistol is in relative good shape we will do that for $1,995.00 plus any tax that may be due in your state. Now you have a full blown Combat NCO altered pistol with these new features:

1. A new match grade barrel warranted for life.
2. New Patent Pending Bushing like no other made.
3. A New Patented Military Link.
4. Frame modification for the Military Link.
5. A new Patent Pending Slide Stop.
6. New Plunger set and Springs.
7. A new Patent Pending Hammer “That swims.”
8. A new Patent Pending Sear nothing like anyone has made before.
9. A new Ambi Mag release.
10. A new Patent Pending Ambi Safety available soon.
11. A new Patent Pending modification for lubrication to your frame rails that extends its life.
12. A new Patent Pending modification for lubrication to your Slide rails that extends its life.
13. A new Sear Spring with Lippard modifications for function.
14. A new Patent Pending Front Sight for shooting to 400 yards with instructions to 600. **
15. A new Patent Pending Rear Sight that aids to long distance shooting as well as close. **

** Note: Front and Rear sights are designed to replace standard Gov’t 1911’s or Series 70 staked front sight. The Rear sight dovetail is opened to accept the NCO Rear sight. Models that have adjustable sights and other variations cannot be adapted at this time. There is also a new Patent Pending NCO Adjustable Rear Sight coming that has no springs for positive adjustment that WILL NOT MOVE. It is designed to fit the same NCO Rear sight channel. When available see it here in the News.

Combat NCO Patent Pending Sights allow for close and long distance shooting. Look for our upcoming shooting events with $10,000.00 cash prizes in 100, 200, and 300 yards open sight competition!

Extra services can be a honed trigger cavity for better trigger pull down to 2.8 pounds. A flared grip safety. Bluing the pistol. NCO A2 nomenclature engraved on the pistol. And basically any additional parts that are available such as the Cam Ne bumpers for your magazines designed for Combat Marines or the extended Patent Pending Nose Piece/Bushing. Perhaps a signed copy of the book “The Warriors, the United States Marines” at a special rate written by the man who as a “Marine Combat NCO” designed the pistol and all the parts going in your gun.

Perhaps you need a lifetime warranted 3 gun pistol case? The best ever made are here!

Can we order a new Combat NCO?

Yes you can. A full blown Combat NCO is labor intensive. All parts are design and made of S7 tool steel not available on any other pistol. Intended for men who go in harms way attention to every detail of function is made. They are available on order for $5,000.00 and are warranted against all maladies of use for the life of the owner.

The early versions of the Combat NCO made at Pachmayr by then General Manager Karl Lippard. Designed by request for Marines, Delta Force, and CIA. The NCO is on top.

Test reports from Pachmayr in 1988. NCO’s were not made available to the public until 2008.

Good shooting with your new upgraded Model 1911 A2. Your upgrade will likely out shoot 90% of all guns made today………even after 25,000 rounds!! And when someone asks you WHAT you are shooting; tell them a new Model A2. You will HAVE the most accurate pistol ever made in a 1911 Browning!!

Regards,

Sgt. Karl C. Lippard, a Combat NCO, US Marine Corps 63-67.