1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[TitsMcGee]

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.

I always take guntuber reviews with the smallest grain of salt you can imagine. Nightwood guns seems the most honest and unbiased from what I've seen. Plus the guy can shoot, and he's a super nerd. He loves his Bul pistols. From what I've heard Bul perform at, or sometimes slightly above the level of Staccatos similar specd models but they have a worse warranty. It's only 1 year and apparently people in the past have had a hard time getting them to honor it.

 

[Dobermann]

I always take guntuber reviews with the smallest grain of salt you can imagine. Nightwood guns seems the most honest and unbiased from what I've seen. Plus the guy can shoot, and he's a super nerd. He loves his Bul pistols. From what I've heard Bul perform at, or sometimes slightly above the level of Staccatos similar specd models but they have a worse warranty. It's only 1 year and apparently people in the past have had a hard time getting them to honor it.

I pay little attention to them also - other than the couple who aren't in it for the views, and are happy to criticise, such as Ben and Joel.

But I find things can be learnt from some of the others who've done some long-form videos - just have to ignore the fluff and gushies, and listen out for failures, issues, etc. I find that if I laser in on the stuff that matters, there's sometimes surprisingly more than would first seem.

 

[TitsMcGee]

Also looking hard at the MAC 9 DS. Question about the MAC, comp or no comp?

I think it depends what you want to do with it, and also personal preference. Non-island comps and ports seem to have a less dramatic, or diminishing effect on perceived recoil the longer the barrel is. If you shoot indoors frequently they're a little louder and more percussive. There's also the potential to be hit with hot shrapnel shooting with a port/comp when shooting from retention if you plan to carry it, so that's something to keep in mind. They do make a difference though.

When I was shopping around the comp'd models were about $150-$200 more. If you compete they would put you in the open division. I went with non-comp because it was cheaper, and after all of my panic buying is up in August I want to start getting into local competitions with some work buddies. If you don't plan to compete, carry it, or shoot indoors primarily then comp is probably the way to go.