The Chen SI Magwell is a solid, one-piece magwell that enhances reload speed, optimizes carry and shooting comfort, and adds a custom, cohesive look to your ...
 

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Chenkin #3 taking a break from model rocket building to read the newest edition of @gunsandammomag . If you look closely enough, you might see a veryyyy special article by the infamous Kyle Lamb featuring a certain Colorado custom gunsmith shop😳 I
As you can see, Chenkin #3 (and the rest of the shop) is over the moon about the latest edition of Combat Handguns! If you haven't picked yours up yet, make sure you do- you don't wanna miss Rob Garrett's @cpd221 fantastic article featuring Stan Chen
Always love seeing @businessendcustoms installations of our parts! This fit and blend of our Beavertail Grip Safety is phenomenal. Thanks Lou! Beavertail Grip Safety available in the link in bio. #BusinessEndCustoms #BeavertailGripSafety #Custom191
The SI Magwell next to his little brother... the compact SI Magwell! In case you forgot, we also offer an SI Magwell for compact/officers sized pistols! You can pick one up in the link in our bio. #SIMagwell #Compact #StainlessSteel #CompactPistol
A sweet shot of two SI Magwells installed US1911's Colt Railgun and Colt Lightweight Commander (1911 Forum). Looks absolutely fantastic and we love how the magwell matches up with the magwell-cut grips on the right! Thanks US1911😊⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
A Gen2 install done a while back. Stan’s always aiming for a seamless blend into the frame, making sure that the magazine will always slide flawlessly into the funnel. Check out the Gen2 Magwell in the link in our bio or ask your gunsmith to i
One of our fantastic customers, Bill, reached out and sent us this awesome picture of a scratch and dent SI Magwell on his Kimber 1911! Looks absolutely fantastic, Bill- thanks for sharing!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out the SI Magwell in the link in o
A sweet upside-down angle of the Chen Custom Beavertail Grip Safety... dehorned edges as far as the eye can see.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When you install the Chen Grip Safety, we want you to do as little work as possible- meaning we take care of the dehor
The Chen Full Custom Rear Sight installed on a slide we had in the shop, next to one of our rear sights' mid-production. As you can see, the rear sight is manufactured to be as close to a custom sight as possible, meaning they are completely dehorned
Do us a favor and close your eyes... now picture how much better your life would be if the bottom of your pistol had one of these bad boys on it. Lightning-fast reloads, no snagging, and an optimized magwell roundbutt for ultimate carry comfort. Now
Well, the week is finally wrapping up- and that means we're dreaming about firing a few rounds (or hundreds) at the range! Our favorite thing to do after a long day at the shop is roll into the range for some pew-pewing- not only do we get to work on
Thanks to our good friend Rob for posting these awesome pics of the Chen SI Magwell on his Les Baer 1911! Looks fantastic on your pistol😊 If you want your pistol to look as cool as Robs, check out the SI Magwell in the link in our bio! #SIMagwell
If anyone out there knows how to do a great grip safety blend, it’s @businessendcustoms . Lou takes our Beavertail grip safety to the next level with a completely flawless and seamless blend, melting the part right onto the frame! Thanks for th
A sweet side shot of the Chen Full Custom Rear Sight. Notice the sight sloping into the frame? The Chen Rear Sight was designed with rolling edges to maintain a very low profile while seamlessly melding into the slide.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out th
The Chen Custom Thumb Safety and Beavertail Grip Safety were designed in conjunction with each other, so that when fitted properly, the parts meld together on the frame. When installed, you have a seamless finish.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check them out in
Flippin' things upside down with a cool shot of a blued SI Magwell. You won't find any harsh angles or sharp edges here- our magwells were meticulously designed to enhance reloading surface area without catching on clothing. Not to mention, all of ou
 

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Guns & Ammo 2021

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A huge thanks to Kyle Lamb and the entire team over at Guns & Ammo for this fantastic article featuring our 1911 parts!

Combat Handguns 2021

 

The Armory Life 2020

This article by Eli Duckworth showcases the SI Magwell. Thanks so much to Eli and the team at The Armory Life for the write-up and your support.

Click here to check it out!

American Handgunner 2019

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Huge thanks to Greg Derr, Roy Huntington, and the folks over at FMG Publications for featuring the Chen SI Magwell in American Handgunner! We are so grateful for their support. Check out the article here!



Pistol 2017

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We are honored and grateful for Sean Utley and the great people who work hard to make Pistol happen!  This article by Sean Utley showcases Stan's Custom 1911s, a little of his story that has led him to where he is today, as well as the craftsmanship, precision and detail that sets his work apart.

 Click here to read more and get your copy today. 

 
 
 

AMERICAN HANDGUNNER

May/June 2017

 
 

A great article by Ted Yost, which highlights our Gen 2 Magwell.  We are humbled and grateful to be highlighted in American Handgunner, and are thankful for everyone at FMG Publications who continue to make this happen! 

Click Here to check it out! 

 

Pistol 2016

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With the release of the Gen 2 Magwell, we are grateful for Sean Utley, and the folks at Pistol, to highlight both versions of the Magwell that Stan has worked incredibly long and hard to design.  This article touches on both the Gen 1 version and now the Gen 2 version Magwell.  We are blessed to have these great people at Pistol to help support and spread the happenings at Stan Chen Customs! 

To read more about both versions, click Here. 

 
 

AMERICAN HANDGUNNER

January 30, 2015

 
 
 

Have you seen the March-April edition of American Handgunner? If you haven't yet, you probably should do that now. Featured on the cover is one of Stan Chen's full house custom 1911s! We are honored that American Handgunner displayed one of our 1911s on the cover, and that our friend Roy Huntington took the time to write such an amazing article about our small shop. 

 
 

The article includes a description of Stan's journey into the gun industry, and details about his custom builds. Building 1911s is truly Stan's passion, and he feels blessed to be able to share his passion with you. 

Thank you to Roy Huntington for writing a great article, Chuck Pittman for the beautiful photographs, and everyone at American Handgunner!

You can check it out here!

 
 
 
 

 

December 18, 2014

Dear Friends,

I hope this finds you all doing well, and enjoying the tidings of the season that is upon us. It's with a grateful heart that I write to you, first to share a bit of news and to also extend my thanks and seasons greetings.

First the news. While a more formal press release is forthcoming, I wanted to give you, my friends and customers, an advance heads up.

 

An Exciting New Chapter for ASYM
 

The ASYM Precision Ammunition line, which I founded in 2010, is under new ownership. I was approached by a successful manufacturing company who wanted to purchase a high end ammunition line with a stellar reputation for quality, and we were able to come to terms. It is moving from its current location in my Durango, CO shop to a new facility in Phoenix, AZ.

I'm extremely grateful for the success that we were blessed with in making the ASYM line. In just a few short years, ASYM was used to win 8 world and national championship titles, including the 2013 NRA National Pistol Championship at Camp Perry. It has been a small dream come true for me to make some of the most accurate and consistent ammo available and see it used successfully in some of the world's biggest arenas. I am personally training new personnel on all aspects of ammunition production. They assure me that they are committed to carrying on my proven ammunition recipes, loading techniques and quality control, and have the resources and manufacturing know-how to take ASYM to new heights.

ASYM Precision Ammunition LLC can be contacted at their new website store.asym-ammo.com, email at asymammo@gmail.com, or 201-777-1911.  

Precious Time

The top four reasons for my decision are in the picture above. As the ammo business grew, the demands on my time greatly increased, and quality family time unfortunately began to rapidly dwindle. My children are ages 13, 10 and 7; which is "primetime" if you will. It seems I blinked once, and the precocious little girl I walked into preschool yesterday, starts high school next year. I want to be there for their soccer games, violin/cello/guitar recitals and mountain bike races. As tough as it is to let go of a successful product line I started from scratch, I don't want to live with the regret of not being there as my kids grow up. Not to mention what my wife Kristen has tolerated with my work hours! So given my desire to have more time to spend with family, the timing of this opportunity is a great blessing.


Custom 1911s

The increasing time demands also took its toll on my ability to get my custom 1911 pistols built, which as most of you know, is my core business. Custom pistolsmithing is my true professional passion, and an area where I've been given some unique gifts. An extremely long backlog of custom gun work has not gotten any shorter, as demand and interest in my work continues to grow. To those of you on my waiting list, thank you so much for your patience, and know that something special is in store for you that I'm confident you will treasure for a lifetime. I am simply thrilled to have more time at the bench crafting, innovating and pushing the boundaries of what defines a best-grade custom 1911 pistol. I will now also have time to design and manufacture more parts for custom pistols, as well as offer a la carte custom machine work on a limited basis. Yes...including my Pro-Trac Checkering for your stock Colt, Springfield or Kimber!


Thanks!

I continue to be humbled every day for the opportunity to be involved in an industry I love, and with so many great people I call friends. Thanks for all the support, laughs, wisdom, "solids", and most of all your friendship. To my customers, thank you for your support and the trust that you put in products my company has made. I'm looking forward to many more years working
and sharing life with you all in one way or another.

 

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