{"id":664,"date":"2023-05-12T18:00:19","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T18:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2023\/05\/12\/sk-customs-gods-of-olympus-ares-to-the-1911-series-lineup\/"},"modified":"2023-05-12T18:00:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T18:00:21","slug":"sk-customs-gods-of-olympus-ares-to-the-1911-series-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2023\/05\/12\/sk-customs-gods-of-olympus-ares-to-the-1911-series-lineup\/","title":{"rendered":"SK Customs Gods of Olympus-Ares to the 1911 Series Lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture><source sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SK_Customs_Ares.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SK_Customs_Ares-400x245.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SK_Customs_Ares-150x92.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SK_Customs_Ares-768x471.jpg.webp 768w\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SK_Customs_Ares.jpg\" alt=\"A special SK Customs &quot;Ares&quot; 1911.\" class=\"wp-image-179389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SK_Customs_Ares.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SK_Customs_Ares-400x245.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SK_Customs_Ares-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SK_Customs_Ares-768x471.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/noscript><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(<em>Photo: SK Customs<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>HAYMARKET, VA \u2013 May 12, 2023 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skguns.com\/\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sk-customs-introduces-gods-of-olympus-ares-to-the-1911-series-lineup\" title=\"SK Customs Introduces Gods of Olympus-Ares to the 1911 Series Lineup\">SK Customs\u00ae<\/a>, the Nation\u2019s only series driven, limited edition manufacturer of custom firearms, proudly presents \u201cAres,\u201d the third creation in the Gods of Olympus engraver series. This production of 200 custom model Smith &amp; Wesson Full Size 1911 pistols cambered in 45 ACP embodies SK Customs\u2019 talent in producing one-of-a-kind engraved firearms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAres, known as the\u00a0Greek god\u00a0of\u00a0war\u00a0and courage, is one of the most prominent and recognized Olympians,\u201d said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Customs. 1911 collectors and enthusiasts can now boast a beautifully designed firearm representing some of the oldest stories in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To exalt some of Ares\u2019 powers, SK Customs showcases his shield, spear and Spartan helmet throughout the pistol. The grips are made of Kirinite\u00ae and feature the Greek Key border, illustrating Ares in battle armor along with the god\u2019s vulture and dog, symbolizing loyalty and protection.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUsing our highly reflective conversion technique, SK Customs brings to life a fiery tone exposed from the steel and uses 24k gold to highlight the attributes of Ares in scenes of battle,\u201d said Khiabani.<\/p>\n<p>Each collector of the Ares gun will receive a commemorative silver coin that features the mark of the Bank of Greece in Athens and the year of production. The coin reveals a profile of the goddess Athena on one side and a depiction of Ares charging into battle on the other. 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