Customer Testimonials
"My experience with small frame, short barreled semi-auto pistols has almost always ended with the same conclusion. Never totally reliable, never very accurate, and usually difficult to disassemble and reassemble. As a result, I end up not keeping 95 percent of them. I can't say that about the custom Springfield Micro Compact 45 ACP 1911 pistol purchased from Benchmark Precision. From the first sight of it, then grasping the full 25 lpi checkered grip front and rear, dry-firing the crisp short trigger, to thoroughly test firing at the range, I knew this little jewel was a keeper. No malfunctions, no FTF or FTE, and using multi-brand magazines and ammunition. This Micro Compact is loaded with custom features almost never found on a small semi-auto. Excellent sights, tight fluid slide to frame fit, and well-fit bull barrel, all go into making a superior concealed carry gun well above the cut. The entire gun is finished inside and out with Robar's NP3+ finish, a feature that totally sold me on my purchase in the first place. I already had other guns finished with NP3+, and it is without doubt remarkable. And finally, the creative genius and uncanny attention to detail from Robert D'Andrea give my new gun a luster as bright and beautiful as my Rolex watch. Can't ask for more than that."
John S, TX
John S, TX
"Rob was a true professional and a pleasure to deal with. I'm very pleased with the gun and wouldn't change a thing. The fit, function and overall attention to detail is amazing. Rob is a true craftsman, and I don't use that word lightly."
Joe S, NC
Joe S, NC
“I wanted to say thank you for the terrific job you did on that Officer’s ACP. I was very surprised to see how well it all came out. The high cut is just perfect and the dust cover looks great. The lines are pleasing to the eye now and the trigger guard platform, you need to know it was there to begin with and/or be a pro to pick up the mess Colt made with that to even have a hint of the work that was put in. I can’t say enough and appreciate what you were able to do and in such little time. Once again thank you. See you soon on a custom build…. By the way, the work you did was turned down by several other smiths before I found you. To be honest, I didn't think you would work on it for me.”
Steven M, CT
Steven M, CT
"Rob - I just picked up the pistol. WOW! The gun looks amazing. Probably the nicest 1911 I ever had, and I have had a lot (Brown, Wilson, Nighthawks), plus a lot of custom pieces. You are definitely an artist with your machining. Everything is fit perfect. No sloppy beavertails. I love the blue finish. I have been wrapped-up in bake-on finishes for a long time and miss a blued gun. I can't believe it takes some places months, even years to build a pistol and you did it in two weeks. Great work."
"I really love the work you do. I have 4 Wilson's, 3 Nighthawk's, 1 Ed Brown, 3 Kimber's, Springfield's and lots of Colt's. I really feel your pistols are among the best of the best. It's great that you can use the best parts in your builds and make them fully customized."
Mike M, NY
"I really love the work you do. I have 4 Wilson's, 3 Nighthawk's, 1 Ed Brown, 3 Kimber's, Springfield's and lots of Colt's. I really feel your pistols are among the best of the best. It's great that you can use the best parts in your builds and make them fully customized."
Mike M, NY
"This is the third gun that I bought from you and I continue to be amazed by the fit, finish, function and the overall beauty of your work. My compliments."
David N, WI
David N, WI
"This gun is amazing! The fit, finish and function are flawless. Your attention to detail and craftsmanship are second to none. Already plotting my next Benchmark Precision gun."
Joe S, NC
Joe S, NC
"This gun [Custom GI Micro 45] is absolutely fabulous - just flawless, feeds anything, no failures to feed, no stove-piping - it's a great gun. Man, I really appreciate it. The 38 Super is unbelievable too. You've got a great business going there - we'll do business again! Thanks"
Earl E, TX
Earl E, TX
"Thank you so much. It is the most beautiful 1911 I've seen in a long time, with such clean lines. The craftsmanship is beyond excellent. I have been looking for an Officer's model chambered in .38 Super for many years...... I was finally able to fire 400 rounds in three trips to the range. What an awesome gun. No FTF or FTE and the accuracy is unbelievable. Of the twelve 1911's I own (Colts, Les Baer and Wilson Combat) this by far is my favorite and has become my carry gun. Thanks for your fine craftsmanship."
James B, PA
James B, PA
"This is my third uniquely crafted pistol I have purchased from Benchmark Precision. This pistol is unbelievable! Nothing like I have ever shot before. Incredibly accurate, balanced, and practically no felt recoil. I love the Schuemann AET Tribrid II barrel. Rob, this pistol is everything you described and more. Thanks again for this work of art."
Tim G, CA
Tim G, CA
"The only thing I can say is Gee-Gosh-by-Golly, this is one Hot Tamale! All your guns are great and every time I get a new one it is always the best ever. But this one truly is. Thank you man!"
John S, TX
John S, TX
"The gun is amazing. The fit, finish and operation is flawless - I couldn't be happier. The Robar finish does make the operation smooth and cleaning so much easier. Your love of what you do shows in your craftsmanship and customer service."
Rich M, NY
Rich M, NY
"I recently picked up my second pistol from Benchmark Precision, and just like the first one, it's a real beauty. Rob's work is absolutely first rate, he is always available and easy to talk to, and his prices are very reasonable. I collect high end 1911s and I have all the big names, Baer, Brown, Wilson, etc... , and BP makes a gun every bit as finely crafted as those."
"I picked up the gun yesterday, and it is stunning. As usual, it was a show stopper at the gun shop. Thanks again."
Bill P, LA
"I picked up the gun yesterday, and it is stunning. As usual, it was a show stopper at the gun shop. Thanks again."
Bill P, LA
"I just got a chance to sit down and look at the invoice you sent me and it's easy to see that you did me right. I just thought I should let you know that I appreciate how good you've been to work with. When I'm ready to upgrade to another pistol, Benchmark Precision will be my first stop. Thanks for everything."
Matt H
Matt H
"Very clean workmanship, tight feel, excellent trigger pull and reset. I only had very generic ammo and it had no problem with it. That was unexpected. I figured with all the tight tolerances it would not like my cheap ammo. Shot great out of the box. Nice groupings. Thank you."
Sam R, NJ
Sam R, NJ
"I wish I had found you years ago before I wasted so much money on Wilson Combat's and many other so called, "The Best". Anyone that is interested in a near perfect 1911 will appreciate your guns and know that they have the Best that Money can Buy."
Lyle A, PA
Lyle A, PA
“I purchased a beautiful Springfield Champion 1911 from Rob at Benchmark Precision. I was very impressed with the quality of the workmanship on this pistol; the fit and finish are spectacular and the checkering is some of the finest I've seen. This pistol is a masterpiece. But more than that, the customer service that Rob provides is bar none. He was very patient and willing to take the time needed to answer all of my questions. There is no lag time - whether you email him or leave a message on his phone, he always responds within a couple of hours. No matter the question, he is there for his customer. He definitely puts the customer first. This is a first class shop with top quality workmanship. Thank you Rob for everything - I will be a return customer."
James M, KY
"This pistol was supposed to be a wedding gift, but I couldn't wait any longer to give the pistol to my fiancé. She loves it. The fit and finish looks and feels great. We took it to the range this past week, the sights are right on, accurate beyond self defense distances which was unexpected from a 3 inch barrel. It ate everything we fed it. From Tula to Federal Gold Medal, functioned just fine. The recoil was surprisingly tame, she put 400 rounds down the tube in one sitting and wanted to shoot more. I finally found her a gun that she realllllly enjoys shooting. With my luck, she is going to want another one! Haha. Thank you for the amazing gift that I was able to present to my future wife."
Chris W, FL
Chris W, FL
"I've been an avid shooter for many years and enjoy recreational shooting. I'm by no means an expert, but do appreciate quality firearms. A good gun doesn't necessarily make for a better shooter, but a good gun will absolutely give you a better ability to stretch your skills. When I used to shoot to sharpen my home defense skills, I was generally only concerned about hitting the center of mass area of the target. However, I'm pretty sure everyone also wants to hit tight groups on the bull's eye. I had been shooting decent 1911's from Kimber, Springfield and Sig, but I finally took the plunge and bought my first custom 1911. I first noticed Benchmark Precision's 1911's on Gunbroker.com. I was interested, so I did a little research and found folks raving about the quality of these guns. If anything, BP is quite under-rated. Rob does phenomenal work on his firearms. My first trip to the range erased all doubts on this decision. I am consistently shooting tighter groups. I'm even shooting quicker because my follow-up shots are more controlled. The butter-like recoil is a distinct pleasure. This BP 1911 is hands-down the best 1911 that I own, and I don't even have a close second. Rob is also a great guy to deal with and has given me good advice. I would definitely recommend to my friends and will absolutely do business again!"
Rick J, AZ
Rick J, AZ
"I ran 250 rounds of various range ammo as well as 2 different types of JHP's through this pistol. I shot fast/slow, ran the Mozambique drill and got it hot enough to fry bacon. It was flawless. I have been shooting for almost 30 years and have mostly been shooting 1911's for the last 15. Your pistol is as beautiful and so far as reliable as any gun I have owned or shot. Enough with the gushing niceties. What kind of price will you do for the .38 Super, the .45 SS Bobtail and the .45 Combat Government as a package deal? I am rearranging my collection and mostly going with customs. I'll be selling a few Wilson Combat pieces and replacing them with your pistols."
Scott S
Scott S
"Your work looks better all the time."
Richard Heinie, IL
"The Springfield Combat I bought from Rob is truly one of the nicest 1911's I have had the pleasure of owning. I thought my Wilson's were nice, but the craftsmanship in this pistol is fantastic. I detail stripped it to a bare frame after the first range session and it's as nice inside as outside. If you are a customer looking for one of the best smiths in the nation, you have found one in Rob D'Andrea.... I have a couple of Wilson's, that, until today, were the nicest 1911's in my safe. This gun is special."
"Now that I have had a chance to take it [BP Custom Springfield Operator] apart and clean/oil it, I would have to say that it's the nicest 1911 I have seen, let alone own. A nice 1911 has a certain feel about it, you know what I mean? This one is just fantastic. You do some special magic to your guns. Look forward to my next one..."
Tom B, ND
"Now that I have had a chance to take it [BP Custom Springfield Operator] apart and clean/oil it, I would have to say that it's the nicest 1911 I have seen, let alone own. A nice 1911 has a certain feel about it, you know what I mean? This one is just fantastic. You do some special magic to your guns. Look forward to my next one..."
Tom B, ND
"...Got my longslide today. This pistol is immaculate and well built. You exceeded all of my expectations."
Neil L, IL
Neil L, IL
"You do great work. I'm 63 years old and have been shooting all of my life, and this is the finest 1911 I have ever had the pleasure to shoot!"
Jim B, WI
Jim B, WI
"I picked up my Wife's pistol today. This gun is not only aesthetically pleasing, but functions flawlessly and rock solid. You are one of the best 1911 pistolsmiths of this era. Thank you very much!"
Neil L, IL
Neil L, IL
"This is the sweetest firearm I own!!! You WILL be getting more business from me in the future!! Thanks so much for everything Rob, it's been an absolute pleasure doing business with you."
Debbra V, NE
Debbra V, NE