The Humble Marksman reviews Kimber's new 2011-style pistol, highlighting its sub-$1000 price point and American manufacturing. Available in 10mm and .45 ACP, the 9mm version features an aluminum frame, bushing barrel, and GI-style guide rod. The instructor notes its excellent build quality, comparable to more expensive 2011s, making it a significant value proposition.
This review of the Fusion XP Comp highlights its impressive performance-to-value ratio, positioning it as a strong contender against higher-priced models like the Staccato XC. While praising its shooting dynamics and trigger, the review notes minor reliability concerns with ejection and return to battery. The pistol features a single-port compensator, 1911-style trigger, and optic-ready slide.
This video showcases the Kimber 2K11 Comp's performance capabilities through rapid-fire strings on an indoor range. The host demonstrates impressive speed and flat-shooting characteristics, achieving split times as low as 1.66 seconds. The firearm is shown equipped with a Trijicon SRO red dot sight and a flared magwell, highlighting its competition-ready features. A full review is promoted on the 'We The Free' streaming network and Guns Out TV.
This video provides an initial look at the new Kimber 2K11 Comp, highlighting its fully compensated design and smooth action. The host demonstrates rapid-fire performance, emphasizing effective recoil mitigation and minimal muzzle rise. A full review is promised, suggesting high expectations for this model.
This video delves into the M-Arms AION, a handgun built to a high standard of accuracy and quality. The description highlights its 2011-style design with extensive in-house part redesign for optimized function, avoiding outsourced components. Innovations borrowed from the KRATOS model, such as hardened tool steel construction, a stainless steel bull barrel, and a patented spherical bushing, are emphasized for their contribution to laser-like accuracy. The video also includes links to their shop, Patreon, and social media, and credits the editor and main sponsor, Sellier & Bellot.
Shawn Ryan gifts Victor Vescovo a new SIG Sauer P211-GTO, SIG's entry into the 2011-style handgun market. Vescovo compares it favorably to his Kimber 1911, noting its high quality. The discussion touches on shooting preferences, with Vescovo appreciating the unique characteristics of various firearms like revolvers, shotguns, and the GTO.
The GUNBROS team tests the new SIG P211 pistol with an 'air racking' challenge, demonstrating its smooth action by successfully racking the slide using inertia. They also attempt a more difficult 'hammer forward' air rack, highlighting the pistol's mechanical resistance. The review showcases the P211's 2011-style design, optic-readiness, and potential for self-defense.
The Fusion Firearms XP Pro is a 2011-style 9mm pistol that uniquely accepts Glock 17 magazines. While it features a crisp 3.5-4lb trigger and manageable recoil, the aluminum grips were found to be uncomfortable. Despite its custom appearance and PVD barrel, the reviewer concluded that better budget 2011 options are available, rating it 6.6/10.
The Sig Sauer P211 is a new 2011-style pistol chambered in 9mm, featuring a steel frame, aluminum lower, and G10 grips. It boasts a 3.5-4 lb trigger and is compatible with P320 magazines, offering capacities of 17 or 21 rounds. The P211 passed rigorous drop testing and demonstrated impressive accuracy at 150 yards, with a 3D-printed compensator effectively reducing muzzle flip.
This review compares the Girsan Witness 2311 Match X and the MAC9DS Comp, both budget-friendly 2011-style 9mm pistols. While the Girsan offers a smooth action and flat shooting for around $1,100, its RMSC optic cut and out-of-spec Picatinny rail are significant drawbacks. The MAC9DS Comp, featuring an RMR footprint and a functional accessory rail, is favored by the reviewer despite similar trigger feel, making it a better value proposition.
The Bul Armory EDC SAS II 4.25 is presented as a strong entry-level DS 1911 (2011 style) option under $2,000, offering good value with features like an optics-ready slide and a 4.25-inch bull barrel. While it demonstrates excellent accuracy, especially at longer ranges, potential buyers should be aware of sharp edges on the safety and grip that can cause discomfort during extensive shooting. Despite this ergonomic flaw, its reliability and performance make it a recommended choice compared to other entry-level 2011s.
This video provides a review of the Bul Armory Ultralight, a 9mm double-stacked 1911-style handgun. The reviewer highlights its features and compares it to the original model, noting it as a "sweet shooting handgun." The video also features mentions of Mayhem Leather, Fiocchi USA ammunition, and Sootch's own merchandise and online platform, Getzone.com. The reviewer encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and support their Patreon.
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