If you say “9mm 2011,” people both lean in or their eyes glaze over. I admit I’m the previous man who grew up on .45 1911s, however I additionally get the attraction: double-stack 9mm is the brand new child on the 1911 block, and the 2011 feels just like the pure subsequent step.
For those who’re one of many purists who thinks something however .45 in a 1911 is sacrilege—properly, Colt put a 9mm Commander out in 1950, so historical past’s already received your again. With NATO’s rise and the flood of double-stack 9mm pistols, a 9mm 1911 was inevitable. I personal each types, and I like them each.
In the present day, we’re taking a look at a strong instance: the MAC 9 DS Obligation, offered by Army Armament Company (an SDS Arms importer line that sources weapons from Turkey; suppose sister manufacturers like Tisas and Girsan). My expertise with these imports has been optimistic: they’re dependable, well-built, and priced about 10–20% under many rivals, with lifetime service plans included. End isn’t boutique, however for the cash, I’ll take it.
Fast look: MAC 9 DS Obligation
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel/Size: 5″
Magazines: 2 × 17-round (suitable: Staccato 2011, Springfield Prodigy)
Sights: suppressor-height
Notes: strong construct and reliability at a price value
And sure, apologies for the grey photographs. I shot these on a grey bench. Right here it’s: the MAC 9 DS Obligation.
Specs
Motion Kind: Semi-Auto
Operation: Single Motion
Caliber: 9MM
Body/Receiver-Slide End: QPQ Tenifer
Sights: Fastened – Rear Black – Entrance Fiber Optic
Optics Prepared/Lower: AOS Plate System
Capability (w/ Included Mags): 17+1
Barrel Size: 5″
Threaded: N/A
Barrel End: QPQ Tenifer
OAL: 8.5″
Peak: 5.8″
Width: 1.5″
Weight (Unloaded): 2.36 lbs. (38 oz)
Downloads: MAC9DS-2025-OWNERS-MANUAL.pdf
Now, some additional options…
– Cast Metal Body and Slide
– 70 Collection Colt and STI® 2011 Appropriate Components
– Machined Internals – Goal Topped Bull Barrel
– Skeletonized Hammer and Set off
– Prolonged and Outsized Controls
– Company AOS Plate System w/ Built-in Glock Dovetail Rear Sight
– Tisas Dovetail Entrance Sight
– Co-Witness with Most Optics
– 1yr Guarantee/Lifetime Service Plan
The place To Purchase
Consists of: Mushy Case – Company Arms RMR Optic Plate – 2 Magazines – Cleansing Equipment – Homeowners Handbook
MSRP: $1119.18
Flip the delicate case’s center “leaf” over and get to the good things…
MIM?
OK… I’m no machinist or metallurgist, however one among our sons is. He’s an engineer, very a lot into capturing and reloading. He is aware of his development. One of many promoting factors that Tisas makes (the corporate that makes this pistol) is that the internals usually are not MIM, however cast. I’ve by no means had an MIM half fail – I do know different shooters who’ve — however I’m impressed that they don’t use that expertise right here. So, not solely are the slide and body cast, however so are the internals. We’ll go away it at that.
By way of compatibility, the MAC 9 DS can share components with a Stacatto 2011, and makes use of the Colt Collection 70, not 80, system. This helps the set off pull, little question.
Images
The one-piece polymer grip and mainspring housing. The aluminum magazine properly is outstanding and helps funnel mags in:
Sights
We’ve suppressor-height sights right here, together with an optics lower and plate for an RMR pink dot. We’ve a fiber optic entrance and serrated rear with a sq. notch. I discovered they shot low for me, however a pink dot would repair that. I discovered that the entrance sight, a minimum of, is a proprietary Tisas design. So, once more, a pink dot may do the job.
Sight Image:
You get a transparent image with the problem sights. That fiber optic up entrance simply pops.
The set off and controls. The flat-faced set off has minimal take-up and no creep. It broke at a median of 4 kilos, six ounces. Word how the controls are prolonged… the slide and magazine releases are simple to succeed in. (It’s possible you’ll not be capable of inform from the pics, however the magazine launch is bigger than regular and sticks up, away from the body. That’s nice for competitors.) The security is mirrored on each side of the body and is optimistic. All in all, all the things labored simply because it was speculated to – I had no glitches.
Vary Time
I’m blessed to have ammo offered for my evaluations by Black Hills. They make some actually good things… I particularly like their HoneyBadger protection ammo. (No typo – that’s how they spell it.) I lately did a assessment of that… search for it right here.
I discover that it’s usually essentially the most correct of no matter hundreds I shoot, despite the fact that it makes use of the lightest bullets on the highest velocities. I like 5-shot teams after I’m capturing handguns, in order that’s what I shot.
Here’s a pattern HoneyBadger 25-yard goal…
It had simply rained, so all the things was moist. I additionally shot a number of the Black Hills 115-grain FMJ and their 124-grain JHP, however the HoneyBadger had the very best teams. That isn’t a foul factor… high accuracy out of your carry load is all the time a very good factor!
Summing Up
I like this pistol. It carried out very solidly, appears to be well-built, and shares compatibility with some top-notch components. A 17+1 9mm 2011 isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, however in case you are trying to get began in competitors (or desire a high-capacity 9mm with a terrific, single-action set off), this gun deserves a glance.
It certain hit above its weight class after I shot it. Granted, I’m not the very best shot within the room, however the potential is there. Discover a load that likes this pistol and run with it. Whether or not you want to hold 1911s hid, are into competitors, or just like a sweet-shooting pistol, the MAC 9 DS is value trying into. It’s made a believer out of this previous shooter!
Hyperlinks To Gadgets Used In This Overview
Bear Creek Arsenal Paper Goal, 25 Pack, $10
Birchwood Casey Capturing Baggage Stuffed, $40
Birchwood Casey Eze-Scorer 8 Inch Bull’s-Eye Goal, 26 Targets, $9
Black Hills Ammunition
Caldwell E-Max Low-Profile Listening to Protectors, $33
Caldwell Final Goal Stand, $33
MTM Case-Gard Excessive-Low Capturing Desk, $160
UpLULA common pistol journal loader, $35
