@@alchemy1911More important question: If I somehow acquire the Hope Diamond, can you make a fiber optic sight out of it? Please respond quickly, I am hanging upside down in a laser grid...
I know 1911s are outdated but I just bought a Ruger SR1911 and I have no regrets, I plan on buying at least 2 more for the collection. 1911’s will always have a place in my heart… and holster
Thanks for the excellent video& thanks for your service! My nephew is also an Iraq veteran, he served with the 126TH M.P. COMPANY; & is now a sergeant with the Eddy County Sheriff department in our home town of Artesia N.M.
Beautiful Gun Eric I may have to go get one as my buddy works at a gun club that carries Alchemy. Keep the trend going with GI gun's especially for our WW-2 heroes!! I just rebuilt a 1944 Ithaca. Will shoot on special occasions like 6/6 and veterans Day!! BTW Standard manufacturing makes a great looking Mil spec .... Do a video with Jerry MCculek
Just to clarify, the test target only comes with the hard fit guns, which are no longer offered. Neither of mine are hard fit but are still way more accurate than I’ll ever be. These are *not recommended* for everyone. If you don’t see the value in a $3000-5000 gun, they aren’t for you. For those of us who appreciate nice semi-custom (not true Custom) 1911s, you will be hard pressed to find a better 1911 for your money. ACW 1911s are downright gorgeous in hand and supremely reliable.
@@lancedooley7558 ACW pistols are hand fit by a master gunsmith and have all tool steel parts. Tisas is one of the cheapest production 1911's you can buy. If you cant tell a difference you are not a true 1911 enthusiast. Many people prefer the old school look of the ACW.
ACW is by far my favorite 1911, I already know how impressive and reliable they are but the fact that it functioned flawlessly with that crap Kimber mag is even more impressive!! Sweet gun!!!
$3200 1911🤯 thats outrageous. No reason to buy any 1911 that is priced that high. Maybe a grand tops. Like a pair of shoes for over a thousand dollars but dont wear em. I used to watch this and a few other gun channels but with time all things change including type and kind of content as well as a watchers tastes.
Sub 1k guns work great .. the difference like anything that’s lower in price vs higher in price is the quality of material and craftsmanship… an 800$ 1911 will not have a trigger as smooth as a 3k$ gun will not be fit and finished the same etc etc
I bought my dad a Metro Arms 3011 (not a typo) .45acp double stack all stainless steel frame, bull barrel, red fiber optic and has placement for red dot but not for me, and it's in satin when the sun reflects off of it there's nothing like it!!!
That front sight doesn't rust and stays shiny. And not so much that it would make it too front heavy. Double stacks are easier to control when fully loaded. After about a dozen shots the follow up shots become more difficult to put in the center mass. . . So it is the lighter on ammo the more difficult any large caliber is to control. . .
Great video and nice shooting Eric. I wish that people and businesses in the ‘firearms’ industry would refrain from giving the left ammo to use against us by referring to firearms as weapons. A firearm is a firearm until such time as it is used as a weapon. Just as a hammer is a hammer until such time as it is used as a weapon. It comes down to usage. Obviously firearms ‘used’ by military, law enforcement and criminals, are weapons, as that is their usage. Your average person however owns a firearm until such time as they have to use it as a weapon. Just a thought, and I’m sure I’ll cop plenty of flack.
So I was looking into another ED brown, but now I’m thinking of an ACW prime with Bomar style kensight and a fiber optic front. I would order a prime target only I’m not fond of the square trigger guard. I prefer the classic lines of the 1911. Gonna head over to their web site and see what the options are.
Tbh 1911 accuracy comes down to the shooter in my experience. Ive seen novice shooters that can shoot milspec 1911s just as well as “experts” with baers, wilsons, nighthawk, and all the other custom makers.
Eric, quick question. I have a 1911 LW aluminum frame and feed ramp,. I read that HP ammo on that ramp will damage it. Would it be better to use soft point ?
Its almost funny how many people would drop the magazine the first time they handle a thin old side slapper ,if it weren't for the fact that most know to remove the mag and check the chamber snd pipe before handing it over for inspection. Hearing the slide drop on the empty chamber speaks volumes of a lack of understanding snd appreciation of.lasting precision. . . Ouch that just makes me cringe every time.
I own an Auto Ordnance stainless 1911A1 and the barrel in battery has no movement. Good 1911s are a thing of beauty. I also shoot a $400 GI Series Turkish 1911 in 45 acp and that is fun also but not as good quality. God but not as good.
what is the avergae accuracy one gets with average polymer semi auto at 25 yds ? since you said this gun gets 1.5" at 25 yds, just curios what the avg glock like gun is suppsed to get
I hear you about not wanting to shoot a new, basically beautifully crafted 1911. When I bought my first Kimber it took me almost 6 months to shoot it. And when I did... of course a complete mag dump followed by a huge smile.
That Mag fitment picture you rolled was disturbing. Function over all, but when you start talking about match/collector/heirloom level firearms that is not acceptable. Otherwise nice weapon.
@@TheRBW62 Why is this not "regular" ammo? Match grade target 1911s shoot 185 gr. pills at low vel. Just like your 357 Magnum can shoot 148 gr. wadcutters at low velocity for best accuracy. If you're trying to be accurate, why do you want extra recoil?
@@66smithra It is made with lighter powder loads. I reloaded my own 45s for a few years. There is nothing wrong with target ammo, it lowers recoil and helps hit the bullseye.
@@TheRBW62 the 45 auto is fairly versatile. 230 gr ball is good for combat but 185 gr is good for targets. Also, this gun likely has a lighter mainspring calibrated for target loads.
LMFAO there is NOTHING affordable about this company or their products. Of I'm gonna spend $3100+ on a gun I'll get something I'll actually enjoy buying
Nothing affordable about a Lamborghini either. Some people buy one though because they can and it fits their taste. Plenty of Ford and Honda versions of the 1911 out there.
185 grains at 750 fps??? Do they test with this ammo because the millionare soft handed sissies who are their primary demographic can shoot these things without hurting their frail hands??? Joking aside, I find it odd they are using such a low powered loading, compared to the usual plain jane 230 gr FMJ at 850 fps or so.... I like the old FBI HRT load, the remington golden saber 185 +P JHPs, which are good for around 1150 fps out of a 5 inch barrel...
Totally in agreement with you Eric on the ACW PRime. I have one and I believe they are a great value for the money spent. Love my Prime. How did you get such a low serial number ? Mine is over a year old and it in the 1300 range.
Everyone shoots better when nobody is watching, much less being recorded for a TH-cam channel! Beautiful 1911 and I'm jealous that you got to shoot it!
The 300BO & the new 8.6BO have dramatically changed my opinion of slow moving, higher weight spinning at much faster rotational speeds have dramatically changed my opinion of the sub round and it's potential for longer range accuracy at much slower speeds is dramatically different than what they was. Of course, the pistol brace ban couldn't have happened at a worse time. Now, with the brace ban, the cartridge is facing claims of it's true potential.... Surprisingly the brace ban is happening at a horrible time......
Great review Eric! Youre one of the big reasons I pursued firearms work. Seeing your stuff when I went to SDI years ago and now reviewing a gun from a company Im super lucky to work at is awesome!
Thank you for the kind words!
Why do these pistols not have rails?
@@HomerEscobar1 We have a railed model...
@@alchemy1911More important question:
If I somehow acquire the Hope Diamond, can you make a fiber optic sight out of it?
Please respond quickly, I am hanging upside down in a laser grid...
@@DustyGamma We can't but our sister company Cabot will. Spray some dust and watch out for those lazers!
just got my new prime elite today! best decision ive ever made!
Eric! Thanks for helping to get me into the world of firearms & our 2A rights!
I know 1911s are outdated but I just bought a Ruger SR1911 and I have no regrets, I plan on buying at least 2 more for the collection. 1911’s will always have a place in my heart… and holster
Everybody has to own at least one
Outdated‽ I think not
1911’s aren’t outdated you now have 2011’s.
Name another model in ANY industry thats over 100 years old and still being used effectively. I’ll wait….
Far from outdated!
Thanks for the excellent video& thanks for your service! My nephew is also an Iraq veteran, he served with the 126TH M.P. COMPANY; & is now a sergeant with the Eddy County Sheriff department in our home town of Artesia N.M.
Great review IV8888. Love the content
Beautiful Gun Eric I may have to go get one as my buddy works at a gun club that carries Alchemy. Keep the trend going with GI gun's especially for our WW-2 heroes!! I just rebuilt a 1944 Ithaca. Will shoot on special occasions like 6/6 and veterans Day!! BTW Standard manufacturing makes a great looking Mil spec .... Do a video with Jerry MCculek
Fantastic Eric!! I clearly see the combination of the Shooter and a very Nice Gun!!
No price? At first I really thought it was a Tisas. Glad to see you shoot the OG caliber. It looks super clean and nice up close.
I am almost 2k rounds into my prime elite. It shoots scary groups and was worth every penny.
you made a video about it?
Love my Classic Carry...
My 1911 and my Glock 19X are my two Favorits. There so nice.
Love ACW…and Cabot. Absolutely the most stand up group of people you will meet. Oh, and their pistols are nice too 😂
To quote the late, great Justin Wilson, "Don't that purty!"
It's all about platform familiarity. You run that Gun a few times, you'll be hitting your Targets like crazy!
It's 2023 and I still miss Barry more than ever. Eric maybe you can do a tribute to Barry. RIP YOU ARE TRULY LOVED AND MISSED
When are you going to do a “gun melt down” those are by far the best videos out there
Just to clarify, the test target only comes with the hard fit guns, which are no longer offered. Neither of mine are hard fit but are still way more accurate than I’ll ever be.
These are *not recommended* for everyone. If you don’t see the value in a $3000-5000 gun, they aren’t for you.
For those of us who appreciate nice semi-custom (not true Custom) 1911s, you will be hard pressed to find a better 1911 for your money. ACW 1911s are downright gorgeous in hand and supremely reliable.
For about $3000 I would hope so....
Is that how much it costs? I asked what the price was. If its 3k with no intricate milling and looks like a Tisas then that worthless in my eyes.
@@lancedooley7558 ACW pistols are hand fit by a master gunsmith and have all tool steel parts. Tisas is one of the cheapest production 1911's you can buy. If you cant tell a difference you are not a true 1911 enthusiast. Many people prefer the old school look of the ACW.
I love the GI look, plus match accuracy? Yes please.
ACW is by far my favorite 1911, I already know how impressive and reliable they are but the fact that it functioned flawlessly with that crap Kimber mag is even more impressive!! Sweet gun!!!
You have a great channel. i respect your work and opinions.
My ACW prime is amazing , feels great in the hand and very smooth shooter great trigger … and the blue finish with ebony grips it’s simply elegant
$3200 1911🤯 thats outrageous. No reason to buy any 1911 that is priced that high. Maybe a grand tops. Like a pair of shoes for over a thousand dollars but dont wear em. I used to watch this and a few other gun channels but with time all things change including type and kind of content as well as a watchers tastes.
Sub 1k guns work great .. the difference like anything that’s lower in price vs higher in price is the quality of material and craftsmanship… an 800$ 1911 will not have a trigger as smooth as a 3k$ gun will not be fit and finished the same etc etc
Enjoyed the video even though I still prefer my service M9 now that I am retired for emergencies❤
Would love to see what it can do on a Ransom Rest at 50yds. For the price point it could be a great bullseye gun if it can hang.
Sweet 1911 indeed!
Or you could get a Les Baer with a 1.5” 50yd accuracy guarantee for the same price…
We used to call that last whipped cream can a CIL target 'cause we'd waste a lot of CIL ammo on it, grin. Very, very nice 1911 - I want one......
I bought my dad a Metro Arms 3011 (not a typo) .45acp double stack all stainless steel frame, bull barrel, red fiber optic and has placement for red dot but not for me, and it's in satin when the sun reflects off of it there's nothing like it!!!
That front sight doesn't rust and stays shiny. And not so much that it would make it too front heavy. Double stacks are easier to control when fully loaded. After about a dozen shots the follow up shots become more difficult to put in the center mass. . . So it is the lighter on ammo the more difficult any large caliber is to control. . .
The quantico is really nice too.
Great video and nice shooting Eric. I wish that people and businesses in the ‘firearms’ industry would refrain from giving the left ammo to use against us by referring to firearms as weapons. A firearm is a firearm until such time as it is used as a weapon. Just as a hammer is a hammer until such time as it is used as a weapon. It comes down to usage. Obviously firearms ‘used’ by military, law enforcement and criminals, are weapons, as that is their usage. Your average person however owns a firearm until such time as they have to use it as a weapon. Just a thought, and I’m sure I’ll cop plenty of flack.
So I was looking into another ED brown, but now I’m thinking of an ACW prime with Bomar style kensight and a fiber optic front. I would order a prime target only I’m not fond of the square trigger guard. I prefer the classic lines of the 1911. Gonna head over to their web site and see what the options are.
I would love to put that up against my well used/loved LesBear Thunder Ranch Special.
That is damn nice. Classy and traditional looking. And very very expensive Im guessing.
I believe alchemy only uses GI length guide rods in there prime pistol...but great review
Irac Sir soon im doing 1911 Meltdown 😍😍😍 your big fan
Hey eric, have you ever shot a smith and wesson model 457? single stack 45
Looked like a smooth shooter
Tbh 1911 accuracy comes down to the shooter in my experience. Ive seen novice shooters that can shoot milspec 1911s just as well as “experts” with baers, wilsons, nighthawk, and all the other custom makers.
Nice pistol.
Eric, quick question. I have a 1911 LW aluminum frame and feed ramp,. I read that HP ammo on that ramp will damage it. Would it be better to use soft point ?
Super nice Gun!
Too bad most of us can't afford this gun.😢....that being said, l love my DW Guardian❤!
Awesome 1911 💨🔫😀😇👍🏼
man, who doesn't want a GI 1911
Is it Big Boss accurate though?
just needs forward slide serrations, a pinned grip safety and a cut on the grips for a knife…
but the slide _is_ polished to a mirror sheen…
@@tlshortyshorty5810 I bet they could do that too.
Its almost funny how many people would drop the magazine the first time they handle a thin old side slapper ,if it weren't for the fact that most know to remove the mag and check the chamber snd pipe before handing it over for inspection. Hearing the slide drop on the empty chamber speaks volumes of a lack of understanding snd appreciation of.lasting precision. . . Ouch that just makes me cringe every time.
Sweet Jesus those guns are expensive! These things range from 3100 to $6,500. My God!
That's a very nice pistol; the only thing I don't like is the 4 to 4.5-lb trigger pull, much too heavy for my liking.
They advertise 3.5 - 4lb pull. Hoping mine is closer to 3.5.
How much does it run come on.
I own an Auto Ordnance stainless 1911A1 and the barrel in battery has no movement. Good 1911s are a thing of beauty. I also shoot a $400 GI Series Turkish 1911 in 45 acp and that is fun also but not as good quality. God but not as good.
what is the avergae accuracy one gets with average polymer semi auto at 25 yds ? since you said this gun gets 1.5" at 25 yds, just curios what the avg glock like gun is suppsed to get
Glock 17 2”-2.5 25 yards I’ve heard people say 1.75” but I’d lean more towards 2.5”
How far is it to the wood/boards to the soda's, did I miss, was that 20 yds? Thanks, Eric.
バンザイ🙌
So does it run with regular 230 ball? how does that group? thats what majority will be shooting
1:57 full length guide rod?
That gun is $3000+ if anyone was wondering.
I hear you about not wanting to shoot a new, basically beautifully crafted 1911. When I bought my first Kimber it took me almost 6 months to shoot it. And when I did... of course a complete mag dump followed by a huge smile.
1:02 That is not "Match" accuracy. The X ring of a 50 yard slow fire bullseye target is two inches. I am dubious of the claim.
185gr ball or hollow??
Must be the 175.00 dollar sights . Why you missing the target..😬
Karl lippord makes the 600 yard 1911 look him up. Real gun enthusiasts know him.
Aren’t they pricey….just a wee bit
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That Mag fitment picture you rolled was disturbing. Function over all, but when you start talking about match/collector/heirloom level firearms that is not acceptable. Otherwise nice weapon.
Great 1911, but the ammo is a little slow. Less recoil compared to 230 grain or other 45 ammo.
How fast does it need to be to punch holes in paper? Match ammo is often loaded to lower velocities.
@@66smithra Like a BB Gun, Yes I know about Low pressure ammo, makes it easy to hit targets. But to talk about Accuracy, Lets use Regular ammo.
@@TheRBW62 Why is this not "regular" ammo? Match grade target 1911s shoot 185 gr. pills at low vel. Just like your 357 Magnum can shoot 148 gr. wadcutters at low velocity for best accuracy. If you're trying to be accurate, why do you want extra recoil?
@@66smithra It is made with lighter powder loads. I reloaded my own 45s for a few years. There is nothing wrong with target ammo, it lowers recoil and helps hit the bullseye.
@@TheRBW62 the 45 auto is fairly versatile. 230 gr ball is good for combat but 185 gr is good for targets. Also, this gun likely has a lighter mainspring calibrated for target loads.
Eric, that would make me a nice Christmas present. I'll send you my mailing address......
It better be accurate at $3,200
Really? More accurate than a original factory tuned Colt National Match in 38 Special Or a German Peter Stahl 1911 in 32 S&W Long ?
3 grand oO
Need to slap on some Hogue double diamonds.
@@tacticalmustache5016 lmso
LMFAO there is NOTHING affordable about this company or their products. Of I'm gonna spend $3100+ on a gun I'll get something I'll actually enjoy buying
Nothing affordable about a Lamborghini either. Some people buy one though because they can and it fits their taste. Plenty of Ford and Honda versions of the 1911 out there.
That was always allowed 😂
185 grains at 750 fps??? Do they test with this ammo because the millionare soft handed sissies who are their primary demographic can shoot these things without hurting their frail hands??? Joking aside, I find it odd they are using such a low powered loading, compared to the usual plain jane 230 gr FMJ at 850 fps or so.... I like the old FBI HRT load, the remington golden saber 185 +P JHPs, which are good for around 1150 fps out of a 5 inch barrel...
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No such thing as an inaccurate gun.
If you could only have five calibers For an apocalyptic type situation what would you choose
Nice pistol, but too pricey for us common folk👍🤠🤣‼
Welp, there goes my wallet..
Edit: that one shot sounded like it had an extra umph to it!
Nice pistol
Totally in agreement with you Eric on the ACW PRime. I have one and I believe they are a great value for the money spent. Love my Prime. How did you get such a low serial number ? Mine is over a year old and it in the 1300 range.
That particular 1911 doesn't have a full-length guide rod assembly, but a GI spring guide and plug. As always, nice reviews.
Great video. I put Trijicon night sights on a stock Tisas Government 1911 and that gun is crazy accurate.
Everyone shoots better when nobody is watching, much less being recorded for a TH-cam channel! Beautiful 1911 and I'm jealous that you got to shoot it!
You were paranoid about mentioning the price!
Thanks Eric, noticed the range bird turned up at approx 9:05, and sits on the rectangular plate in front of your knuckles.
I kept waiting for the MSRP on the pistol. I'm sure it's completely outside of the budget for the average Joe
Prices start at 3195.00; which is a relative bargain when talking about custom-built 1911's. At least, that's what I keep telling my wife...
Thank you Eric for the helpful information
They should have made the grooves on the rear of the slide completely vertical not slanted
Looks like my Cabot 1911, I have an original, very basic looking . It's amazing.
The 300BO & the new 8.6BO have dramatically changed my opinion of slow moving, higher weight spinning at much faster rotational speeds have dramatically changed my opinion of the sub round and it's potential for longer range accuracy at much slower speeds is dramatically different than what they was. Of course, the pistol brace ban couldn't have happened at a worse time. Now, with the brace ban, the cartridge is facing claims of it's true potential.... Surprisingly the brace ban is happening at a horrible time......
get that sbr stamp
I have their prime carry. Beautiful piece, shoots great!
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Great review Eric! Youre one of the big reasons I pursued firearms work. Seeing your stuff when I went to SDI years ago and now reviewing a gun from a company Im super lucky to work at is awesome!
Damn it is a beautoful gun I just picked up a riley defense rifle and I felt all the same
well ... least you hit the berm every time !
Thank you, Eric, for another great video.
Man that is a good looking 1911!
Can you do a budget Glock clone ? Psa dagger
put an ACOG on it just for fun