Make: Akai Custom Guns
Model: Patriot
Serial Number: ACSS 1103
Year of Manufacture: Modern / ATF Classification: Modern
Caliber: 9mm
Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic, fed by detachable magazines
Barrel Length: 5" Kart National Match
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a red fiber optic rod. The slide is mounted with a Trijicon RSO Specialized Reflex Sight. The optic plate has an integral rectangular notch sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece VZ Operator G10 panels. There is minimal wear on the grips. There are no chips or cracks. The grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Black DLC
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with stubborn fouling present. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10
Overall Condition: This firearm retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is very light handling and operational wear. The finish is strong. There is light operational wear on the barrel. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this firearm is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Two 10rd Wilson Combat 9mm magazine, soft case, Trijicon paperwork and manual, two plate screws, hex key, and Wilson Combat 500-9 magazine manual.
Our Assessment: Akai Custom Guns operates firmly in the upper echelon of modern 1911 craftsmanship, producing in extremely limited annual quantities—generally well under 100 pistols per year—where each build reflects a hand-finished, semi-bespoke approach rather than assembly-line production. The Patriot model exemplifies that philosophy, pairing a 5" Kart National Match barrel with a DLC-coated slide and frame for enhanced wear resistance and a refined, duty-ready aesthetic. Outfitted with a Trijicon RSO Specialized Reflex optic alongside a co-witness-capable iron system, this configuration is purpose-built for high-performance shooting applications, blending competition capability with defensive practicality in a tightly executed custom platform.
Condition and execution remain commensurate with Akai’s top-tier shop standards, showing near-total retention of finish with only light operational evidence consistent with careful use. The VZ Operator G10 grips, excellent bore rating at 9.5/10, and clean mechanics reinforce the impression of a minimally broken-in precision pistol. Overall, this Patriot presents as a highly collectible example of modern custom 1911 work, appealing both to serious shooters and collectors focused on low-production boutique American pistolsmithing.
