Dycus Razor 1911 New
While the old guns used Ionbond or traditional blueing, the uses "Digi-Coat X," a physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating mixed with tungsten ceramic. It is rated for 3,000+ hours of salt spray corrosion resistance, making it truly a carry pistol, not just a safe queen.
Since Chris Dycus is deceased, a "new" gun means it was purchased years ago, never fired (or never fired since leaving the smith), and kept in a safe. This increases the value significantly for collectors. dycus razor 1911 new
40 Years of Digital Defiance: Razor 1911 and the Legacy of Dycus While the old guns used Ionbond or traditional
Unlike the standard 1911’s steel mainspring housing, the DYCUS Razor utilizes a proprietary aluminum-alloy grip module with a hexagonal "sharkskin" texture. It feels aggressive—almost too aggressive on bare skin—but once you present the firearm, it locks into your hand like a vice. The "New" version adds a slightly deeper undercut on the trigger guard, allowing the support hand to ride higher than on a traditional 1911. This increases the value significantly for collectors