THE NATIONAL STANDARD

Two words, one promise. National Standard. A pistol befitting its name: 100% all-American. A benchmark that sets the modern standard for an American classic.

Cabot’s National Standard 1911 is our gauntlet for American quality, a challenge by which the industry will be measured.

World-class precision engineering, machining, and artisan craftsmanship are the beating heart of the National Standard 1911. Enshrined in our Made in America Manifesto, Cabot’s commitment to define the industry’s highest standards is why this icon is produced in the heartland of these United States.

The smooth lines and elegant curves are accentuated with subtle details that elevate the National Standard to benchmark status—featuring both precision machining and hand-worked artisan craftsmanship to stand head and shoulders above the competition.

The eye is drawn to our trademark Tristar trigger, one of many recognizable design elements that separate Cabot from the pack. Each star is precision-formed using CNC spark corrosion technology, notable for achieving tolerances finer than a fraction of the size of a human hair. The trigger is further refined with serrations along the front pad to improve tactile feel for the shooter.

Even the National Standard’s slide serrations subtly reveal the level of care and quality lavished on this pistol. In between each serration is an additional micro-serration measuring a mere ten hairs wide, and from zero to three and a half hairs deep (and back again) from top to bottom. These markings are precision-ground into the slide, completing the National Standard’s unique look and further exemplifying the quality and attention to detail that ships with each Cabot Guns pistol.