The Evolution KC9 pays homage to the Kobra Carry has become the iconic standard for a high end custom 1911 with its revolutionary Ed Brown Bobtail stainless steel base and Snakeskin treatment.It retains 100 1911 controls and handling characteristics and makes use of standard 1911 magazines and standard 1911 grips with the Ed Brown Bobtail cut. It features an external extractor easytochange front sight smaller ledgestyle rear sight bull barrel and a flat wire recoil spring system. The reengineered slide has been shortened to 4 thinned substantially for weight reduction and includes a unique 7top custom cut with special front and rear serrations. A recessed slide stop completes the package. This model has a black frame and slide finish."