Hayes Custom Guns

Hayes Custom Guns builds competition-ready firearms for action shooters, 3-gun competitors, and tactical professionals. Their work focuses on one thing: making guns faster and more reliable for high-speed shooting.

Their flagship product is the 2025 Cobra HC1911 Pistol ($5,299). These pistols come with:

• •5" bull barrel
• •Interchangeable optic system
• •Custom build specifications

Due to overwhelming demand, direct orders are currently suspended. Contact one of their authorized dealers for ordering.

Benelli M2 Speed ($2,799) > Hands down the best out-of-the-box solution for 3-gun, IPSC, and action/tactical shotgun competitions. Hayes upgrades the M2 Speed from good to great.

Beretta A400 Competition Shotgun ($2,799) As of July 2025, Hayes switched from the 1301 Comp platform to the A400 (virtually identical but the newer import). Their package includes: - Optimized loading port - Polished internals - Tuned shell latch for reduced friction - Competition-ready out of the box

Franchi Affinity 3 Competition Package ($1,750) The budget-friendly option for competitive shooters. Includes: - 12 ga, 26" barrel - Opened and polished loading port (optimized for twins/quads loading) - Extended stainless steel shell carrier - Tuned shell latch

Hayes also offers individual upgrades for shooters who already own competition shotguns:

• •Beretta 1301/A400 Loading Port Modification ($700) – Opens, polishes, and optimizes the loading port for faster shell loading methods
• •Custom shell carriers
• •Tuned shell latches
• •Pistol parts and accessories
• •Sights and optics installation

They stock King Competition ammunition carriers and speed equipment:

• •King Competition Carbon 28-round shell holder ($420)
• •King Competition Speed Belt ($170)
• •King Competition tactical ammo storage solutions

Hayes maintains a blog with detailed build videos and technical content. Recent posts cover:

• •Maximizing 3-gun shotgun performance with custom packages
• •Cobra pistol build process and range testing
• •Blade Tech Tek-Mount Mini installation with King Competition shell caddy
• •PineShot by King Competition (new tactical ammunition carrying system)

• •Location: 300 Hwy 183, Florence, TX 76527
• •Phone: 512-548-6459