Posted: 2/23/2010 11:03:08 AM EDT
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Wilson Combat Spec Ops 9mm 1911
Reviewed by Charles Coker 12/20/09 This is a new polymer framed, double stack 9mm (16+1) 1911 pistol Specs: * 4.5″ barrel * Full sized grip * Night sights (yellow rear, green front) * carry cuts in slide * Slide narrowed and beveled for carry * Beavertail safety and thumb safety minmimized for carry So, everyone wants to know if this is really a 1911, yes, it is with the slight exception in barrel lockup, it locks up more like a Sig, otherwise, standard 1911 internal parts. Why no rail? Well, it’s designed for carry and a rail adds width and bulk, not to mention it’s not really ideal to try to have a tac light on a concealed carry piece! How does it feel? Well, like a 1911, it points like one, handles like one and of course, has that great Wilson Combat trigger! I let lots of people fondle it, everyone was really impressed I took it to the local law enforcement shop (GT Distributors) and the guys working there were all very impressed with it and wanted to shoot it of course. There is always DPS troopers, active military, PD from around the state and the occasional Texas Ranger in there. The day I brought it in was no exception and one Texas Ranger, who, incidentally was carrying a Wilson 1911 asked if he could check it out.. well of course. His response was “crap, my wife’s gonna kill me, I gotta get one of these!” a few guys shot it and were all like “man, this is SWEET” How does it shoot? First off, I am no master pistol shot.. 25 yard groups headshots were slow center shots were quick and dirty fed everything I gave it 
In a Wilson Lo Profile holster (nice leather)  [/img]
Where does this gun fit in? Who is it for? Well, it is sort of a niche product, certainly their are cheaper reliable semi autos that are suitable for personal defense, range and some competitive use. I see this gun being for the guy that loves the 1911 platform and wants a lightweight, high capacity 9mm in an ultra reliable and extremely accurate pistol with personal defense being it’s primary role. Wilson Combat has a reputation for building the best 1911 pistols and is known to have the best customer service in the industry. for more info visit: http://www.wilsoncombat.com/p_specops.asp Charles www.tacticalhuntingreview.com |
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Looks very nice.........Polymer 1911 just doesnt do it for me........I prefer the steel single stack variety...........Classic style...........but, nice.......anyway Actually I recently typed up a lengthy IM to another Arfcommer describing my ideal pistol... 1911 controls/reliable double stack/Browning lockup/high capacity... Couple other things but that's what I remember offhand. I don't care if it's polymer so long as it's a STIFF frame that recoils like a steel framed gun. (I know it's possible, my buddy has a HK USP that if it wasn't for the weight difference/balance shift, you'd never know it wasn't steel framed) It appears that Wilson intercepted that IM. 
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