SK Customs launches the fifth edition of its Mexican Independence series, showcasing a firearm honoring Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the Father of the Nation. The limited-edition Colt 1911 features intricate designs symbolizing Hidalgo’s fight against Spanish colonialism and his advocacy for social reforms, with only 200 units available.
SK Customs state “SK Guns®, the Nation’s only series-driven, limited-edition manufacturer of custom firearms, is proud to announce the fifth installment of the Mexican Independence series. This latest firearm honors Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Mexican priest who is regarded as the Father of the Nation.
Miguel Hidalgo played a pivotal role in initiating the Mexican War of Independence against Spanish colonial rule. Born in 1753 in Guanajuato, Hidalgo was a well-educated priest known for his progressive ideas, intellectual curiosity and advocacy for social reforms. He challenged traditional norms by teaching indigenous and mestizo populations practical skills, like farming and winemaking, which directly opposed Spanish economic restrictions.
“Hidalgo’s role in the independence movement emerged from his deep frustration with the injustices faced by the lower classes under Spanish rule, including heavy taxation, land dispossession and racial discrimination,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Guns. “Hidalgo was not just involved in this movement; he was the movement. We realized early on that Hidalgo was the only option to be the culmination of our Mexican independence series.”
On September 16, 1810, in the small town of Dolores, Hidalgo issued his famous “Grito de Dolores,” which translates as the “Cry of Dolores,” calling for an end to Spanish rule, the redistribution of land and equality for all people in New Spain. This passionate call to arms galvanized thousands of indigenous and mestizo followers, forming a massive but untrained insurgent army.
Details on the right side of the gun’s slide illustrate another artistic, stylized mural of Hidalgo holding slaves that were saved. Hidalgo’s supporting insurgents fighting for the Abolition of Slavery are also featured. The Mexican Eagle and scroll decorate the front and back of the slide.
The top of the slide features a portrait of Hidalgo holding the banner with the Virgin Mary (Lady of Guadalupe), a Dove taking flight and his title of “Padre De La Patria”. Behind the chamber, a stylized Aztec Eagle with sun and broken chain links represents the end to Spain’s occupation.
The frame, slide, barrel and hardware are all highly polished and feature 24k gold plating of select areas and controls in a deep Colt Royal Blue finish. This historical masterpiece is made complete with the finest Black Pearl Kirinite grips and the iconic Rampant Colt in gold.
“Hidalgo” is a limited-edition production run of only 200 Full Size Government Model Colt 1911s chambered in .38 Super. Each pistol will include a special engraved edition number.”
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