1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[Formidilosus]

@Colby new Colt that is getting some work done. Trigger wasn’t good, so installed a roll trigger. It needs a magwell and then look is correct-




Doesn’t shoot very well however:








It also got noticeably looser after only 30 rounds. So it is going to get a new barrel and bushing, magwell, and sights from the Drow.

 

[Dobermann]

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’!”

I'll see you and raise you:

A big part of the reason I bought my black 1911 (after this thread and others) was ... it was the last one available - and was discounted.

The reason I bought the matching stainless model was ... it was the last one available, and was being discounted.

I'd really like the Commander-length SOF ... all I need to do is wait for my local dealer's pre-order notice: they offer pre-orders ... wait for it ... at a discount, which helps them to meet their minimum order amounts.

So: buy late, get cheap. Buy early, get cheap. Justified.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

@Colby new Colt that is getting some work done. Trigger wasn’t good, so installed a roll trigger. It needs a magwell and then look is correct-

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Doesn’t shoot very well however:
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It also got noticeably looser after only 30 rounds. So it is going to get a new barrel and bushing, magwell, and sights from the Drow.

Any opinions on the special combat government?

 

[fwafwow]

If you want a dot on a 1911/2011- Aimpoint COA. Best choice.

Whether you want or need one is up to each person.

Are those available only thru (and on) a Glock?

 

[Formidilosus]

Are those available only thru (and on) a Glock?

No. That was a one year agreement- they are available now.

 

[id_jon]

No. That was a one year agreement- they are available now.

They are available the same way a swfa 3-9 is.
Unless something changed in the last week since I inquired about one at a shop lol.
I am putting a RMRcc on a Springfield, should be good enough, but I'd prefer a COA for sure

 

[Formidilosus]

They are available the same way a swfa 3-9 is.
Unless something changed in the last week since I inquired about one at a shop lol.
I am putting a RMRcc on a Springfield, should be good enough, but I'd prefer a COA for sure

Ok. There was probably 40 Springfield pistols alone with COA’s at SHOT. They may not be able to be in hand today, but they are coming.

 

[Dobermann]

The COA is showing as out of stock on Aimpoint's own site. Not listed on Eurooptic's. Perhaps Jacke @EuroOptic can give us an ETA?

And @Formidilosus - why the COA over the Acro?

 

[EuroOptic]

The COA is showing as out of stock on Aimpoint's own site. Not listed on Eurooptic's. Perhaps Jacke @EuroOptic can give us an ETA?

And @Formidilosus - why the COA over the Acro?

Currently on top of a mountain looking for sheds, just sat down for lunch - missed most of the shotshow bustle cuz I’ve been off a couple days
Aimpoint is typically pretty quick with us, I would assume the ETA is very rapid ; but I’ll confirm Monday and update you guys from there

 

[Formidilosus]

The COA is showing as out of stock on Aimpoint's own site. Not listed on Eurooptic's. Perhaps Jacke @EuroOptic can give us an ETA?

And @Formidilosus - why the COA over the Acro?

Best mounting system on the market. Same size glass, yet noticeably smaller footprint.

 

[fwafwow]

Best mounting system on the market. Same size glass, yet noticeably smaller footprint.

I did a quick search (on my phone, on a plane) and it seems there may not yet be a plate for the COA, at least for the Staccato. I hope my search skills are off, or that it too is on the way.

 

[Formidilosus]

I did a quick search (on my phone, on a plane) and it seems there may not yet be a plate for the COA, at least for the Staccato. I hope my search skills are off, or that it too is on the way.

I don’t know that you’ll get a plate system. Well, I’m sure someone will make them, but it’s really meant to have the slide cut for it correctly.

 

[Dobermann]

My grips from woodcaliber.com have shipped, which is a good turnaround time for custom grips.

I've also been in touch with Bryan from Wood Caliber and let him know about this thread, and that a few of us now have sourced grips from him thanks to Rokslide. (@Ryan Avery)

Bryan's been great to work with ... I even asked for his personal suggestions on what to choose for my incoming stainless model ... he made a suggestion I might not have picked, but I think is going to look amazing.

All up - Bryan at Wood Caliber has been great to work with. You can check out his work here: https://www.woodcaliber.com/

 

[Bluumoon]

Told Bryan he'd prob see some extra orders and that I appreciated his more than fair customer service.

 

[coloradoan]

So what are people's thoughts on curved vs flat triggers, serrated vs smooth-faced?

 

[Lonewolf72]

How are the the Colt Gold Cup 9mm 1911s viewed as far as reliability/durability?

 

[fwafwow]

I don’t know that you’ll get a plate system. Well, I’m sure someone will make them, but it’s really meant to have the slide cut for it correctly.

Thanks. I found some guy online (YT) pitching a machined adapter to mount a COA on a Staccato HD, but it was a prototype. I doubt that I will have my slide cut (if that's even possible). I did reach out to Dawson Precision to ask if they have any plans to make a plate and will report back if/when I hear from them.

 

[Dobermann]

Thanks. I found some guy online (YT) pitching a machined adapter to mount a COA on a Staccato HD, but it was a prototype. I doubt that I will have my slide cut (if that's even possible). I did reach out to Dawson Precision to ask if they have any plans to make a plate and will report back if/when I hear from them.

If the COA is going to be made widely available, here's hoping Dawson make a range of plates for it.

Amazing how many other platforms don't have plates for the Acro.

 

[fwafwow]

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.

Wow. There are lots of Bul options. I made the (additional) mistake of looking beyond the SOF (even though listed at $1950 (although out of stock). Ultralight. Ultralight 2026. EDC. My head is spinning at all of the "x" vs "y" comparison searches in my future.

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.

Sorry, who are Ben and Joel? Any other links you can recommend? (We have an unusual winter storm coming, so I am anticipating lots of down time.)

Correct

Curse you!

I'll see you and raise you:

A big part of the reason I bought my black 1911 (after this thread and others) was ... it was the last one available - and was discounted.

The reason I bought the matching stainless model was ... it was the last one available, and was being discounted.

I'd really like the Commander-length SOF ... all I need to do is wait for my local dealer's pre-order notice: they offer pre-orders ... wait for it ... at a discount, which helps them to meet their minimum order amounts.

So: buy late, get cheap. Buy early, get cheap. Justified.

This is bad.

I know you live in some foreign land, where Lord of the Rings happened in real life, but how did you find this LGS with a "pre-order notice"? Happenstance? Watching Bul's social medias? Getting on a secret list from Bul Armory? Maybe like special concert ticket access - you are a member of the fan club? Did you manifest that access? Askin' for a friend.

My C was delivered to my LGS yesterday just before closing time. I will get it Monday, unless we are snowed/iced in. (Note - I could get there, but they may be closed.)

 

[id_jon]

Sorry, who are Ben and Joel? Any other links you can recommend? (We have an unusual winter storm coming, so I am anticipating lots of down time.)

Ben Stoeger and Joel Park. If you have time to kill, their youtube channels will do it for you lol