1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[Yooper]

Not to derail this any further but where do the pros in here stand on red dots on 1911's? Gotta have one if you can or messes with the aesthetic of the gun? I've always preferred the clean look of the classic 1911 but there's something fun about shooting with a dot as well.

 

[zdc1775]

Not to derail this any further but where do the pros in here stand on red dots on 1911's? Gotta have one if you can or messes with the aesthetic of the gun? I've always preferred the clean look of the classic 1911 but there's something fun about shooting with a dot as well.

My opinion, it does mess up the looks of a good 1911 just like a railed dustcover does, but I am definitely a function over form type of person so I prefer all my guns to have a RDS and a rail.

 

[TitsMcGee]

Just picked up this abomination last week and got some parts in for my MAC 9 DS(non-comp)! I snagged it for $715 shipped.

Found a used Stac P grip, magwell, grip safety, mag release, mainspring housing, and trigger for $200(Springfield Prodigy grip, mag release and MSH for $50 would have been a better value) because the original texture was… well it wasn’t textured, I’ll put it that way. Also got this rmr07 used for $275. We’re wheelin and dealin baby!

Already broke it down, lightly sanded(mostly just got rid of high spots) and polished all the internals, as well as the frame rails. Slightly beveled and rounded the areas on the bottom of slide that were hanging on the disconnector, lubed it up and racked it a whole shit ton while watching TV. I suspect the extractor will need some tuning because it wouldn’t let go of a round no matter how much I shook the slide, and it feels pretty heavily sprung but gonna put 500 rounds through it before anything else. I can’t make it to the range until next week, but will report back with thoughts and findings.

 

[Reddish]

If Kimber can keep up the quality, the Warrior DS seems like it will be the non-Staccatto 2011.

I plan on finding out soon.

I also feel like I need one in 10mm...

 

[TitsMcGee]

The search for oils continues …

SOTAR home-brew lube is basically all I use anymore. If you don’t feel like watching the whole thing it’s full-synth motor oil, and full-synth red mobil1 grease mixed to the consistency of honey. More runny for colder environments. Any grease would work. $20 for a lifetime supply. I also picked up some Of these brand bottles off amazon to throw in every chest rig & range bag so you’re never without. They’re designed for relatively thin oils so they don’t leak. You can mix it to your own desired viscosity. It’s not natural by any means. I also bring de-lead hand wipes in my range bag and always wash with dawn when I’m home.

If you’re fairly concerned about toxicity of artificial oil interactions then avocado or grape seed are probably your best bet for firearm related endeavors. I’m no scientist but I’d probably be more concerned with the explosion of fumes within 2 feet of your breathing holes, than skin contact(Unless you’re a smoker, but also strange prioritization there). You could probably try a similar method as above mixing beef tallow and whatever cooking oil of choice but I’m not sure if the consistency would stay over time.

 

[Shraggs]

If Kimber can keep up the quality, the Warrior DS seems like it will be the non-Staccatto 2011.

Where do the kimber KDS9 series in your assessment?

 

[tikkashooter88]

Really wanting to jump into the $1k double stack 9mm 1911 game. Is there a consensus of what is the go to for reliability in that price range? Wait for the Kimber Warrior to be put through the paces?

I'm not wanting a Staccato level pistol for $1k. I'm just wanting to dabble in some local competitive shooting and fun on the range.

 

[Billogna]

Really wanting to jump into the $1k double stack 9mm 1911 game. Is there a consensus of what is the go to for reliability in that price range? Wait for the Kimber Warrior to be put through the paces?

I'm not wanting a Staccato level pistol for $1k. I'm just wanting to dabble in some local competitive shooting and fun on the range.

If you're just getting into this (like me) I'd recommend the Tisas DS9 and put either a Wilson bullet proof or EGW extractor and run it. After a few rounds and some reading you'll figure out what else needs tweaking. Starting point under $1k and no complaints from me so far.

 

[tikkashooter88]

If you're just getting into this (like me) I'd recommend the Tisas DS9 and put either a Wilson bullet proof or EGW extractor and run it. After a few rounds and some reading you'll figure out what else needs tweaking. Starting point under $1k and no complaints from me so far.

That one definately caught my eye. Also looking hard at the MAC 9 DS. Question about the MAC, comp or no comp?

 

[Billogna]

https://grabagun.com/tisas-1911-duty-ds-9mm-5-barrel-17-rounds-optics-ready.html?avad=211021_b4697da69

 

[tikkashooter88]

https://grabagun.com/tisas-1911-duty-ds-9mm-5-barrel-17-rounds-optics-ready.html?avad=211021_b4697da69

That looks like the Gen 1. Here's the Gen 2 with bull barrel for less. I think I'm going to have to jump on board...

Tisas 1911 Duty Double Stack Gen 2 9mm Optic Ready Pistol with Bull Barrel

Buy Tisas 1911 Duty Double Stack Gen 2 9mm Optic Ready Pistol with Bull Barrel (1911 DUTY B9R DS) now at Vance Outdoors. Wide selection of Tisas Semi-Automatic Handguns for sale online today.

www.vanceoutdoors.com

 

[Billogna]

That looks like the Gen 1. Here's the Gen 2 with bull barrel for less. I think I'm going to have to jump on board...

Tisas 1911 Duty Double Stack Gen 2 9mm Optic Ready Pistol with Bull Barrel

Buy Tisas 1911 Duty Double Stack Gen 2 9mm Optic Ready Pistol with Bull Barrel (1911 DUTY B9R DS) now at Vance Outdoors. Wide selection of Tisas Semi-Automatic Handguns for sale online today.

www.vanceoutdoors.com

Looks like it's store pick up only. If I had one of those nearby I'd jump all over that!!

edit: Disregard OOPS!! I just saw the ship to me button....

 

[Dobermann]

“It” = both (more)

I should have known ...

Initial reaction: “I knew I should have waited a bit longer!”

Post-justification/rationalization reaction: “The universe is telling me to change all of my pistols to the 1911 platform, and this is how I can do it ‘economically’!”

The irony is that when you were posting about the Staccato, I nearly posted about the new Kimber Warrior, having seen the good feedback on the 2K11 ... but purposefully didn't because they're not a proven entity yet (and the 2K11 had some teething problems) ... and because I didn't want to add to your analysis paralysis!

But I think you've done well - the Stac will work, and will retain value if you want to sell. The Warriors might need one or two tweaks unless they've taken across the mods they made to the 2K11 and did some pre-launch user testing (I haven't been following the Warrior very closely).

 

[Dobermann]

PS @fwafwow ... I bought the matching stainless - I made the mistake of asking how many were left, and it was the only one.

So, incoming:




You're a buzzard and I'm never talking to you again.

 

[RockAndSage]

PS @fwafwow ... I bought the matching stainless - I made the mistake of asking how many were left, and it was the only one.

So, incoming:

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You're a buzzard and I'm never talking to you again.

Man, we really do live in a golden age for 1911s.

This off-the-shelf factory gun would have been a $2500-3000 custom job just 30 years ago, in 30 years ago dollars.

 

[fwafwow]

PS @fwafwow ... I bought the matching stainless - I made the mistake of asking how many were left, and it was the only one.

So, incoming:

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You're a buzzard and I'm never talking to you again.

You’re welcome (because I know you will thank me at some point). Link (in case they find more)?

 

[Dobermann]

You’re welcome (because I know you will thank me at some point). Link (in case they find more)?

Yeah, I guess it's only fair seeing as I encouraged you on the Staccato.

Here's a US link; don't know anything about this as a source though: https://bularmoryguns.com/bul-armory-1911-edc-9mm-pistol-5-silver/

They're now discontinued - this was the Government / 5" barrel with light rail.

The new Commander-length, bull barrel is the SOF; should be in the US soon: https://ustore.bularmory.com/products/sof-2026 It has a light rail and optics system. If you don't like either, they have a standard Commander model.

I'm really impressed by the quality of mine so far ... far more than the Tisas.

 

[fwafwow]

Yeah, I guess it's only fair seeing as I encouraged you on the Staccato.

Here's a US link; don't know anything about this as a source though: https://bularmoryguns.com/bul-armory-1911-edc-9mm-pistol-5-silver/

They're now discontinued - this was the Government / 5" barrel with light rail.

The new Commander-length, bull barrel is the SOF; should be in the US soon: https://ustore.bularmory.com/products/sof-2026

I'm really impressed by the quality of mine so far ... far more than the Tisas.

I really wish I had not asked for the link.

 

[RWT]

I really wish I had not asked for the link.

If you like I could send you a link to my PP acct. You could send the $ to me. I’ll invest it. The interest will be my fee. You can then call me directly and I’ll console and council you on first how your $ is doing. Second on how FOMO is bad for any relationship. Third how you are NOT missing anything having the Bull Armory. Next, how your staccato will see more use by not having the Bull around to make it jealous. Lastly, once the interest equals the cost of the new pistol. I’ll return your original investment. Buy a new Bull Armory with the interest earned. Then send you pics of me using it. By this time you will be cured of FOMO. Your wife will be happy as you didn’t waste the$ on a new gun and instead received your entire investment back and sought counseling for your addiction.
This is a win/win for all parties involved.

 

[Dobermann]

I really wish I had not asked for the link.

I've been very, very impressed with it so far ... fit in and finish are streaks ahead of the Tisas. Slide is smoother than my (admittedly old) CZ. I haven't had higher-end 1911s to compare it with, but have handled a Colt, and in that very particular sample of 1:1, the Bul has the edge.

I think it's an odd brand - apparently can be hard to get in the US. Some not keen on due to the country of origin.

And it's almost as if there's an inverse bell curve online of focus on high-end 1911s (say, from Staccatos up to Atlas etc) and low-end. I think Bul in general is regarded as something of the middle ground, which there doesn't seem to be as much interest in - people wanting a cheap entry can go for Turkish models, and Ben Stoeger's quote on Bul was that "people who get Buls are just the people who can't afford Staccatos". I don't quite understand this position, as he's been testing a Kimber fairly extensively.

So the people left reviewing them (on YT at least) are a mix of newish/wannabe guntubers, or some folks who know how to shoot, and have raved about the Buls .. but aren't necessarily taken seriously by "serious" comp guys. But when you strip away the personalities (and have some skepticism about guntuber content), the folks who've used them tend to overwelmingly have good things to report.

Personally, I don't need high-end, but don't have enough time or skills to mess with things that will take some work to get them up to speed. Perhaps Bul is somewhat like the Tikka of the 1911 world?