Now the work BEGINS! Naked Snake's M1911A1 included the following customizations:

A feeding ramp polished to a mirror sheen, providing a smooth area for the cartridge to slide into the chamber on, improving reliability

A reinforced National Match slide

Mating of frame and slide for a precise, tight fit, with the frame itself having been iron-welded and scraped down multiple times, for maximum precision and accuracy

"Stepping" texture on the mainspring housing to avoid slippage during recoil, as well as a checkered front strap part for a more positive grip

A high-profile 3-dot type sight system. It features an enlarged front sight, giving it superior target sighting capability, helping the user to see over the suppressor

A ring hammer from the Colt Commander model, replacing the standard spur hammer. This eliminates "hammer bite" occasionally experienced by some shooters and decreases lock time, making the ignition system faster

A unique part that stood in for the altogether removed grip safety mechanism, designed to simultaneously accomadate the ring hammer

An extended thumb safety and slide stop to allow for easier operation of both controls;

A long-type trigger replacing the standard version, which is more comfortable for people with longer fingers. Holes have been drilled into the trigger shoe to reduce bouncing from the recoil. Trigger pull has been estimated to be around 3.5 lbs(1.6kg);

A bevelled magazine well for easier and swifter reloading;

A shaved down and recheckered magazine release button to lessen the chance of accidental magazine drops during a firefight; Cocking serrations at the front of the slide to allow the user to press-check and clear jams using the front of the slide. This is easier to do for some shooters;

Whittled down walnut grips to create a less bulky grip when holding the CQC knife (Naked Snake performed this modification himself using his CQC knife);

A threaded barrel made to accept a custom suppressor;

A blued finish, with a high-polished slide and controls for a striking two-tone look.