Welcome to Nowlin Guns

When Colt� began production of the 1911 Auto at the dawn of the 20th century; they strove to produce the finest soldier�s sidearm of the era. We do not see Luger�, Mauser�, and others still in regular frontline service today. John Nowlin, Sr. insisted on the best, the highest quality, and the peak of precision. He spent a lifetime studying the 1911 Auto and understood John Browning and his design genius. The excellence and hand-fit craftsmanship continues to the present. He was well acquainted and his expertise sought by industry leaders like Bill Wilson (Wilson Combat�), Chip McCormick, Springfield Armory�, and Kimber�. John Sr. personally trained the Nowlin staff in his innovative techniques.

To be a consistent match winner like Mickey Fowler and Bruce Piatt, you must know what wins. They do and they use Nowlin. Serious users such as the U. S. Marine Corps and the F.B.I. specify Nowlin parts in 1911�s they use. PPC and NRA Bullseye shooters know Nowlin for the winning edge. Nowlin guns took a 1st, 2nd, 3rd place sweep at the Bianchi Cup� a few years back; a feat that likely will never be equaled. Nowlin Match Classic� and Crusader� pistols have taken a number of shooters to the head of their class in IDPA and USPSA competition. The World Cup PPC� does very well in PPC matches all over the world.

It�s Nowlin Manufacturing for the best blend of performance, quality, and precision. If you want to win, you want a Nowlin. If you want the best, then it�s a Nowlin. �The finest 1911 Auto you will ever own�.�