Don't Buy a 2011 Until You See This Bul Armory Tac Pro Review!

Published on April 25, 2025
Duration: 25:41

This review of the Bull Armory Tac Pro highlights its features, performance, and value proposition compared to other 2011-style pistols. The reviewer, with extensive experience in shooting and firearm reviews, details the pistol's ergonomics, trigger quality, optics mounting system, and shooting dynamics. The Tac Pro is presented as a well-made, high-performing option that offers significant value out-of-the-box, including multiple optic plates and magazines.

Quick Summary

The Bull Armory Tac Pro offers exceptional value with its included optic plates for various red dot sights and four 20-round magazines. Its V8 porting system significantly reduces recoil, making it shoot very flat, and the trigger is considered superior to many competitors, breaking cleanly around 2.5 lbs.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Bull Armory Tac Pro
  2. 00:26Tac Pro Overview and Specs
  3. 00:56What Sets Bull Armory Apart
  4. 01:06Grip and Magazine Features
  5. 01:48Magwell and Included Accessories
  6. 02:01Included Cleaning Tools and Springs
  7. 02:13Recoil Spring and Ammunition Performance
  8. 02:41Optics Plates Included
  9. 03:01Optic Cut System Design
  10. 03:50Staccato vs. Tac Pro: Price and Value
  11. 04:16Magazine Capacity and Base Pads
  12. 04:23Magazine Proprietary Nature
  13. 05:00Magazine Follower and Spring Tension
  14. 05:23Magazine Base Pad and Magwell Interface
  15. 05:39Grip Length and Capacity
  16. 05:48Out-of-the-Box Readiness
  17. 05:54Iron Sights vs. Red Dots
  18. 06:08Blacked Out Iron Sights
  19. 06:20Why No Fiber Optic Front Sight
  20. 06:40Sight Height and Optic Compatibility
  21. 06:49Shield Optics and Acro Compatibility
  22. 07:00Unique Feature: Vortex Defender ST Green Dot
  23. 07:30Tac Pro Trigger Performance
  24. 07:49Trigger Pull Weight Measurement
  25. 08:10Trigger Comparison to Other Models
  26. 08:40Slide Serrations
  27. 08:48Barrel Specifications
  28. 09:14V8 Porting System
  29. 09:26Shooting Flatness and Performance
  30. 09:39Price Point vs. Quality
  31. 09:47Slide to Frame Fit and Build Quality
  32. 10:01First Impressions and Overall Build
  33. 10:16Range Test Introduction
  34. 10:22Demonstrating Performance and Flatness
  35. 11:26Range Drill: 7 Yards and 18 Yards
  36. 11:52First String Results
  37. 12:07Second String and Reloads
  38. 12:46Shooting Impressions: Phenomenal Trigger
  39. 12:55Grip Texturing and Slide Release
  40. 13:29Recoil Drill: 147 Grain Ammunition
  41. 14:26Round Count and Cleaning Status
  42. 14:43Drill with 124 Grain Ammunition
  43. 15:06Pistol Performance and Tracking
  44. 15:53Comparison to Staccato XC
  45. 16:11Porting and Optic Lens Dirt
  46. 16:31Round Count and Shooting Pace
  47. 16:44Green Dot Visibility
  48. 16:49More Shooting and Steel Targets
  49. 17:07Steel Target Engagement
  50. 17:49Total Round Count and Reliability
  51. 18:01Slide Lock Back Incident Analysis
  52. 18:33Overall Malfunction-Free Performance
  53. 18:35Wear and Tear After 600 Rounds
  54. 19:05Grip Safety Sensitization
  55. 20:30Magazine Release Tension
  56. 20:51Overall Build Quality and Verdict
  57. 21:03Seal of Approval
  58. 21:08One-Handed Shooting Test
  59. 21:53Left-Handed Shooting Performance
  60. 22:12Mag Dump and Target Analysis
  61. 22:41Final Verdict: A Sweet Pistol
  62. 22:54Comparison to Staccato P
  63. 23:01Compensated vs. Non-Compensated Models
  64. 23:10Slide Tracking and Recoil Spring Balance
  65. 23:24Enhancing Shooting Ability
  66. 23:30Magwell and Magazine Fit
  67. 23:36Grip Circumference and Feel
  68. 23:43Optics Cut and Iron Sights
  69. 23:47Trigger Quality: Money
  70. 23:56Checkering and Grip Feel
  71. 24:09Slide Serrations and Reliability
  72. 24:17Carry Potential and Size
  73. 24:35Duty Pistol Considerations
  74. 24:43Overall Build and Wear Analysis
  75. 25:01Impressed and Happy
  76. 25:04Hunt Fish Shoot 100% Seal of Approval
  77. 25:13Minor Grip Release Tension Complaint
  78. 25:21Value Proposition
  79. 25:27Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Bull Armory Tac Pro different from a standard 2011?

The Bull Armory Tac Pro distinguishes itself with a slightly smaller grip circumference, an undercut trigger guard for a higher grip, and its V8 porting system for reduced recoil. It also includes all necessary optic plates and four magazines out-of-the-box, offering significant value.

How is the trigger on the Bull Armory Tac Pro?

The trigger on the Bull Armory Tac Pro is exceptional, featuring a crisp break around 2.5 lbs with a short, audible reset. Reviewers consider it superior to triggers found on many Staccato and other high-end 2011 models, making it a standout feature.

Does the Bull Armory Tac Pro come with everything needed to mount a red dot sight?

Yes, the Tac Pro includes all the necessary optic plates for popular red dot sights like the Delta Point Pro, RMR, and RMSC footprint optics. This means you don't need to purchase any additional mounting hardware to install your preferred red dot.

How does the Bull Armory Tac Pro handle recoil?

The Tac Pro features a V8 porting system with a lightning cut and four ports on each side of the slide. This design effectively vents gas, significantly reducing muzzle flip and making the pistol shoot very flat, enhancing control during rapid fire.

What is the reliability of the Bull Armory Tac Pro?

The Bull Armory Tac Pro has demonstrated excellent reliability, with approximately 600 rounds fired without cleaning during testing. The only noted issue was a potential shooter-induced slide lock back, suggesting a very robust and dependable performance.

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