The problem with gun shows unfortunately…. If not him then it would be the old NRA guys in front or around. :)

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I was going to say that

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​@@SlavGuns there is always the ground

lol. And what’s my name? Skip? I actually have quite a few 1911 and 2011 and competed with them all the way to USPSA nationals. A couple have easily over 100k rounds each.

@@SlavGuns It goes without saying that you will be getting a T&E gun as well since you did the outstanding introduction of this pistol.

@@Quality_Guru hehe. =) Honestly, I am quite shocked at how this video is doing and resonating... for a show video. Will be speaking with Matt and maybe try to get down to Florida to put some rounds through these guns as soon as they are ready.

@@PeterAngles-xu7tl they are in Melbourne

Lmao. That's who you live by? Really? Ok.

It's a really attractive price point for sure. Very low risk for a 2011.

DON'T DO IT LOL. All other guns will be just so so after you shoot a nice 1911 - 2011. All jokes aside I am old school and love the 1911 - 2011 style guns. When you bring them up they are on point with the target. That's why I greatly dislike Glocks, [to me] they have the worst point to aim gun of any. The front sight seems to be way up and I have to over break my wrist to get it on target. Then again I started out many years ago with 1911 style handguns.

There is definitely something about the Single Action 1911/2011. PURRRRFECTION!

Really? Cool. Glad You found it. Will have one as soon as they are ready to go out.

@@SlavGuns Me too, I haven't seen any other videos on L F A new line. Thank You, I have already emailed and asked if I can preorder one.

awesome. One of my friends Nick visited them at Shot show so I absolutely needed to make sure I got my hands on them myself.

Will certainly pass that on.

glad you liked it.

Thanks for watching.

for sure. I think us gun gamers have been preconditioned to have to spend $2k or $3k minimum but in reality, it is another gun and you can certainly make a nice gun at under $1,000. Armscor/RIA actually made quite a few frames and guns for STI, before they were Stacatto. The Trojan and Spartan were actually RIA guns or RIA frames. For a 2011, the two piece frame and grip is actually part of the design and an advantage. they were the first real modular firearm. People can swap out their grips, and if you mess one up, just get a replacement for $50.

@@SlavGuns For sure. The beauty of the "2011" style is the bolt on grip/maghousing/triggergaurd (as far as manufacturing and repairs/upgrades goes)

Agree, I have 2 RIA doublestacks a 9mm and 10mm both are awesome guns. I want the TCM 22 doublestack as stated they are far and few between. They go quick in gun shops around me if and when they get them in.

which one is your favorite

@@______4790 So far so good on the Prodigy. I did the trigger uprade, guide rod upgrage, and got the extended guide release. Now the Prodigy is perfect. Have to say that I am really looking forward to the purchase of the Platypus. It takes Glock mags plus you can get it customized any way you like for less than $2000

that will be the key!

for sure! thanks for watching.

Awesome. I really hope Springfield fixed the issues. It is an incredible value.

will have to ask about that. I was certainly impressed with the value of their 9mm PCC.

Great question, I will follow up. I did not ask as to the number of mags. Glad you enjoyed it.

​@@SlavGuns Also, what kind of mags? Proprietary? MBX? Something else?

​@Gerald Holt it was said in the video checkmate mags.

@@angryGTS I missed that, thanks for the catch.

Will have one soon.

Thought we covered it in the video? Coming out this summer.

@@SlavGuns I’m with PrometheanHealing and would like to build out my gun and dream. Also I’d like to order it because my LGS is bringing in Prodigy 4.25” and I’d like to compare and contrast.

Actually I did have my hands on the Prodigy and know of many people who did buy them and sold them due to issues. They will work them out however, I am sure. Thanks for watching.

Took the words right out of my mouth!

Get Checkmate to catch up on 9mm production and they can probably start making .45 mags. That's the biggest problem getting a .45 2011.

If only he had said in the video 9mm only

Why now?

@@SlavGuns I didn’t really catch it much at SHOT.

It definitely hits on all the points.

Staccato

At 3x the price…

For sure.

Having a 2011 is so much nicer then a wide body 1911

Parts availability. Larger manufacturers are starting to make parts in large enough quantity that prices are coming down. And the 2011 patent has expired to enable more people to do this.

You explained why it's POSSIBLE to do it for less, which wasn't my question. I asked why it's HARD TO BELIEVE they could do it for less, because it's obviously not difficult. 2011s cost more because they offer a capacity advantage, but there is nothing in a 2011 that costs more _to make_ than a 1911.

You gotta give us an upload m/review been on the fence on whether I wanted to throw a little over a grand at it

Have you spent any time with your Platypus yet? Thoughts? That’s definitely on the list for my next piece. The one in this video could be a banger too. (No pun intended)

​@@StockA4I love my Platypus, I duty carry it so I get to shoot it the most out of all my handguns. I don't regret my purchase at all

​@@chrisdrummond380Buy it 🙌🏽 I don't regret buying the Platypus at all

they will be out this summer.

Make sure to check out my upcoming video on the Vudoo Gunworks 1911 and 2011.... discussing why the other guns cost as much as they do. And then the Cabot Firearms/Alchemy gunworks video.

LOL. 2011... not 1911. Go on any competition sites and just ask. If it wasn't for STI's crappy QC... companies like TTI, Akai, SVI, Brazos, Dawson, Limcat, Freedom Gunworks, Phoenix Trinity, and countless others would not exist. When STI was bought out and rebranded Stacatto, they did make quite a few improvements in terms of QC over the years, however they also focused on the civilian and LEO market, away from competitors. the STI 1911 were actually quite great values, but then again, the Spartan was made by RIA and the Trojan's frame was made by RIA. The biggest issue with STI 2011s was the magazines. They were pure garbage and you needed to replace the guts to make them run right. You would either polish the tubes on the STI mags and then replace the spring, follower and base plates, or get a tuned mag from Dawson.... alternatively you just buy an SVI magazine and what I did.

@@SlavGuns 3 STI 2011s…all are reliable gems, including the 3 dozen mags. The 1911s are Lawman models. Already knew the history…that’s why I sought them out. Ever heard of a Clark 1911? Simply stated that my experience, as well as the experience of others that I trust, goes against your opinion of STIs reliability.

When STI/Staccato stopped making magazines in the corner of their shop and hired a professional magazine manufacturer (rumored to be Checkmate) is when 90% of the problems were solved.

@@danielhenderson8316 And LVA is using the Checkmate mags as well. I still love my Dawson tuned STI mags and the mags that came with my SVI.

Aha!

NRA was the first time they actually had a gun with a working trigger.

Platypus looks sick! Love how you can customize it. Also waiting to see how they perform.

Definitely something to consider. For carry it’s fine. I do like keeping rear sights

Me! Me! Got one waiting!!! KnifeMaker

It's that or a Deltapoint. The RMR is too wide to direct mount to a 1911 slide.

@@danielhenderson8316 you can get a plate solid on a 1911 more so than other guns with how much material is on the top of a 1911 slide. I’m not against plates on a gun like this.

@@danielhenderson8316 I will certainly be talking to them about it.

I asked that specific question but the most recent trend has been for 2011 as a regular gun, meaning 9mm, rather than how 2011s have generally been used, for USPSA Limited in 40 SW.

@@SlavGuns The design is good for 40S&W caliber though. All metal gun with long barrel giving it more weight to handle recoil. Plus barrel does not tilt during reciprocation. They were first designed for 45acp. No reason it can't handle 40S&W or even 10mm, but 10mm too much and hard to justify in self defense court.

What slide? Links? I have not see myself but played with their rifles and I was happy with them. I may ask for a p320 slide.

@@SlavGuns Not to jump in here in an untoward way, but a casual search (attempting to find their website) first brought up their name tied to "out of business" and then found some REALLY bad comments regarding the way they run the company and the experience working there. As with any personal reports of work experience obviously taking it with a grain of salt, but the ratio of good to bad as well as the specific issues discussed are... troubling. I hope it's just bitter ex-employees but regardless it's going to keep a damper on their growth as this video is the first time I've heard of them, and just trying to find their website led me to the other stuff

that would be interesting, however 2011 mags have many many advantages. First, it is the same mags for 9/40,10mm and 45 ACP... just angle on feed lips. This means you can load long. You cannot do that with Glock mags.

Micro

I like that, fits the slide profile better aesthetically

I thought he said Holosun K?

Wait now I'm confused, holosun k IS rmsc

@@HKBuilderDIY yes

Gun is not released yet. This summer.

Yup

Staccato is $3k.... for $3k it better be a GREAT gun. also keep in mind, Stacatto jacked up the prices since the STI days... You used to be able to get an STI 2011 for under $2k. Granted, now we also have options from RIA, Springfield and a few others. As far as King for the $... honestly, check out the Vudoo gunworks. their new 2011 are really nice and felt better than most STI or Stacattos I have played with. I am not sure if I released a video on them yet or not, but if not, will be out very soon. (of course my king is still my SVI. lol) although my SV is getting a bit old.

Bul Armory*

@@sd300z And BUL Armory has done so good with their pistols they had to kill their dealer network, sell direct, and still can't keep in stock.

the majority of 2011s out there are actually 40 SW for gun games. =) If you want a 10mm or 45 ACP, just reach out to any 2011 maker, super doable. but certainly not at under $2,000.

No Sir! 9mm is the hardest of all to get to run right in a 1911 frame. The round is much shorter than the gun was designed for.

Oh yeah, RIa made some. =) their Tac Ultra however is really a double stack 1911 and not a true 2011 design. the new ones don't even take 2011 mags which is a no go for many. The fit and finish on these was also far nicer than any RIA I have seen or shot. I will certainly reach out to RIa to get one for comparison when these come out... unfortunately RIa is very stingy and does not really work with a lot of creators.

Slide tolerances felt good, the trigger was okay, a stock trigger. But would be easy to fix... will have to wait and see the final production.

We all brain fart . :)

Covered in the video. 2011 style mags. In the video Matt pulls out the exact mag by Chechmate.

More than half of these were answered in the video. =) 2011 mags, standard triggers, standard rail, available through dealers and direct, standard grip, out this summer. =P Will confirm on the others in the near future.