Tommy Guns USA

Tommy Guns USA specializes in custom 1911 pistol work for competitive shooters and serious enthusiasts. Founded by Jeff Abernathy, a gunsmith with over 10 years of custom build experience, the shop carries the legacy of his father Tommy—a master craftsman with 25+ years as a gunsmith and tool & die maker.

"Expert knowledge of gunsmithing, years of experience as a competitive shooter, and comprehensive knowledge of metal behavior are the key ingredients needed to be one of the top gunsmiths in the country."

The shop's signature TommyGun series consists of customized STI 2011s that have won dozens of competitive pistol championship titles. Jeff has also been featured in America's Handgun magazine for his custom builds, including early work on .357 SIG Commander-sized 1911s.

Slide Work includes flat tops, tri-tops, cocking serrations, optic cuts and mounts, sight installation, and barrel fitting (standard, bushing, bull, island bull, threaded, compensator). Prices range from $10 (check barrel link) to $500 (N/W or P/C thread island barrel).

Frame Work covers ejector fitting, trigger jobs ($185), grip and slide safety work, magwell fitting, frame checker patterns, and optic mount drilling/tapping.

Typical projects include: - Design planning - Finish & material selection - Sights & trigger work - End-to-end overhauls

Contributing editor Paul Scarlata (Combat Handguns, Firearms News, Gun Digest) has tested multiple Jeff Abernathy builds and called them "examples of the gunsmith's art." His custom work regularly appears in firearms publications and competition results.