Texas based Republic Forge makes 1911 pistols the old fashioned way. One at a time. By hand. There is no assembly line, but what they turn out are some of the finest examples of the iconic John Moses Browning design available today. The Valiant is a compact 1911 that is perfect for professional plainclothes duty or civilian concealed carry and personal protection. It has a 4.25″ barrel, G10 grips with checkering on the front strap and fixed night sights.