1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[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

 

[RockAndSage]

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

Here's what I could share regarding that: https://rokslide.com/forums/threads...ions-specifically.406722/page-37#post-4530913

 

[Dobermann]

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.

For sure.

I think that US website helps break it down, though - first main choice is 1911 (single stack) vs SAS lines (double stack).

They then break them down by competition vs EDC/duty carry. For the double-stacks, the ones they tag as 'comp' guns are the really tricked-out race guns, so easy to ignore them. The EDC/duty list still includes some that would be fine for comps.

So, if you're wanting double stack, that takes you down to 30 options (https://ustore.bularmory.com/products/edc--duty).

Main differentiations from there are:
Length: 3.25, 4.35 or 5 in.
Comped or not ('Pro' model are the comped)
Frame: Stainless vs aluminium (usually badged as 'EDC' models)

If they had a comparison chart or sheet, that might make it easy, but if you know what you want from the above, it's not too hard to work it out (or just create your own comparison list).

I think part of the challenge is that page lists the updated 2026 versions, so there's about double what there should be. Might mean you can track some pre-2026 models down cheaper though.

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.)

As @id_jon said, Ben Stoeger and Joel Park. Ben is a multi-time IPSC champion. Both teach, put out no-fluff training tips videos (often in response to listener questions), and have some helpful handgun training manuals available on Amazon (some were reissued by Skyhorse Publishing last year, so just make sure you get the current version).

Lots of good drills in the books. Their technical videos don't traffic in pseudo-scientific mumbo-jumbo, just use everyday language and don't over-complicate things.

Joel also has a podcast, and they run the PTSG (Practical Shooting Training Group) along with Hwansik Kim. They'll sometimes team up with others for training, such as Matt Pranka and Nick Young.

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.

Ha. Just on the email list from the distributor; they put a call out for deposits for new pistols they're importing, which helps them gauge the market interest, and get some up-front capital to assist with the orders. It's handy ... and dangerous!

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.)

Yay. For the C re Bul - chances are good that the C will be better quality, so maybe shoot the heck out of it and then see if you still have an itch or not.

And please don't risk it re the snow and ice; I work in emergency management, and we're far happier when people just stay home and don't become statistics!

 

[fwafwow]

For sure.

I think that US website helps break it down, though - first main choice is 1911 (single stack) vs SAS lines (double stack).

They then break them down by competition vs EDC/duty carry. For the double-stacks, the ones they tag as 'comp' guns are the really tricked-out race guns, so easy to ignore them. The EDC/duty list still includes some that would be fine for comps.

So, if you're wanting double stack, that takes you down to 30 options (https://ustore.bularmory.com/products/edc--duty).

Main differentiations from there are:
Length: 3.25, 4.35 or 5 in.
Comped or not ('Pro' model are the comped)
Frame: Stainless vs aluminium (usually badged as 'EDC' models)

If they had a comparison chart or sheet, that might make it easy, but if you know what you want from the above, it's not too hard to work it out (or just create your own comparison list).

Thank you. The above is incredibly helpful. You have saved me time (again).

I think part of the challenge is that page lists the updated 2026 versions, so there's about double what there should be. Might mean you can track some pre-2026 models down cheaper though.

Already started down that path with a gun[dot]deals search, and the one pre-2026 I searched yielded prices at or above the BA website list. Given the above numbers, one would probably need to do a spreadsheet. That's now on my agenda for tomorrow.

As @id_jon said, Ben Stoeger and Joel Park. Ben is a multi-time IPSC champion. Both teach, put out no-fluff training tips videos (often in response to listener questions), and have some helpful handgun training manuals available on Amazon (some were reissued by Skyhorse Publishing last year, so just make sure you get the current version).

Thank you and @id_jon. I ran across a Ben interview today. Topic was something negative he had said about Staccato, then some some marketing talk. I tuned out to that one, but will look again tomorrow.

Lots of good drills in the books. Their technical videos don't traffic in pseudo-scientific mumbo-jumbo, just use everyday language and don't over-complicate things.

Joel also has a podcast, and they run the PTSG (Practical Shooting Training Group) along with Hwansik Kim. They'll sometimes team up with others for training, such as Matt Pranka and Nick Young.

Added to the list. More training is definitely in order.

Ha. Just on the email list from the distributor; they put a call out for deposits for new pistols they're importing, which helps them gauge the market interest, and get some up-front capital to assist with the orders. It's handy ... and dangerous!

Thanks. I may see if I can find a US large seller of Bul and inquire. (Just to see if that same approach might work here. For others. Really.)

Yay. For the C re Bul - chances are good that the C will be better quality, so maybe shoot the heck out of it and then see if you still have an itch or not.

Chances are also good that I'm not smart enough to know a difference. I'm thinking that if I waited this long for the C, I may be on a slower pace of buying the next one. (I can dream, right?)

And please don't risk it re the snow and ice; I work in emergency management, and we're far happier when people just stay home and don't become statistics!

Yeah. No chance we venture out. I try to mitigate my chances of effing myself up (after years of doing the opposite). And - this is Mrs. fwafwow -

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[fwafwow]

Spreadsheet in process. Pre-2026 models are rare as hens’ teeth, and at list where found. Looks like Blackstone may be the primary US dealer.