Just because I understand the name, does not mean I have to like the name. Personally I would like the option to leave the name off the firearm as an option during the creation of a custom build.
@@UrbanDefenseSystems Too many scars to have any kind of tattoos. The list of things I have survived would sound like the butchers bill for Frankenstein's monster's component parts. And I am waiting for the day when they can do bionics, I need a good replacement leg.
@@rawmail102171that’s estimated lead time from dummy’s calling in to redo their gun since they fucked it up in the builder I got mine three weeks ago with a lead time of 14-16 weeks if you are certain on what you want it’ll be like 1-2months
I'm guessing they named it the platypus because the platypus is kind of a otter but also kind of a duck. The platypus is kind of a Glock but also kind of a 1911. It's a mix between the two just like the animal is a mix between two animals
Living in WA this is great. I have loads of G17 mags from before the ban but havent been able to get into 2011s yet because I refuse to buy 10 round mags.
Yeah, one of the primary reasons I got one. It works great though some of my magpul mags don't want to cooperate. I am also concerned about the wear on the mags from the mag release. Haven't had anything happen yet but I don't really want to find out the hard way.
According to the stealth arms site: “The Stealth Arms Platypus maintains the 1911 grip angle of 17.5 degrees.” Thanks for the review! My only concern is cerakote wear. I’d hate to buy one and then it look sloppy after a year of light use.
If your Cerakote wears off, it means it hasn't been properly applied. Properly applied Cerakote should be extremely tough. I can't even think of a gun surface finish that is supposed to be tougher than Cerakote.
I'll leave this here, from Sniper's Hide user Redcreek1, from a thread discussing what is the best gun finish, about Cerakote (because TH-cam hates links): "Cerakote’s properties for rust resistance as tested using ASTM B117 Corrosion testing is over 5,000 hours without onset of corrosion. Hardness for firearms finishes it typically tested using the ASTM D3363 Pencil Hardness scale and Cerakote is rated at 9h, which is as high as the scale goes. In Tabor Abrasion (wear) Testing ASTM D4060 Cerakote withstood 0ver 8,000 abrasion cycles of an 8” abrasive wheel against 1.0mil coating Adhesion Cross-Cut Tape (ASTM D3359) shows a rating of 5b Impact (ASTM D2794) Cerakote withstands 160inch pounds of impact without cracking or loss of adhesion." Some claim QPQ nitriding is tougher, but: 1) that works only on steel, while Cerakote works on everything 2) claims corrosion resistance, but nothing beats Cerakote at corrosion resistance 3) claims increased lubricity, but there are Cerakote types for increased lubricity if you need that - increased lubricity on the outside of a slide or outside of a barrel is worse than useless.
I first clicked on this video several months ago, and clicked away about 7 minutes in for some reason I cannot recall now. Tonight I clicked on it again and resumed watching from the point where I had left previously. I'm glad I came back! You made a good video about my second favorite pistol. My absolute favorite is and will always be any traditional 1911 in .45ACP. I have three of those. I have two Platypus ( Platypii ? ); one bull barrel and one bushing barrel. When they finally release the other calibers they have said are coming I will probably buy another one in either .45ACP or .40 S&W. I have other double-stack 1911 type 9MM pistols, some less expensive and one more expensive than the Stealth Arms Platypus. They aren't getting shot as often because I enjoy the Platypus more. You are correct - this is a really good gun.
Your comment about designing a reliable magazine is so accurate. The POF Tombstone is a neat idea. A magazine fed 9mm lever action. It uses POF's own magazines, but they're garbage. If they made it to accept Glock, MPX, or CZ Scorpion mags, they could have a winner. Even at $1,800. Great video!
I have to say so 10-12 years ago after I got a pof and realized it's not quite so compatible with gen 3 pmags, I was a little disappointed. I really enjoyed that gun, though, and wish I never traded it
Your review is exactly how mine went in my head after renting one. Fun to shoot and extremely accurate. Most accurate pistol ive ever shot. The only issue i had was the grip texture. And they have a grip texture upgrade now, so i bought one. Long wait ahead.
I've never seen one of your videos. That said, I really liked your review. I appreciated your honesty. In regards to this specific video, I felt like your opinions were well informed. Your pros and cons were concerns in line with my own. One of the biggest points for me was I don't think I ever heard you mention a price comparison to another gun. In an honest review, I don't feel like there is much of a place for cost, especially comparing it to another gun. I know how much guns cost, I watch videos to get your opinion of how the gun ran, not what it cost. I'm not saying costs can't be mentioned, it just not what I, personally, am looking for in a review, Thanks, great job. I'm now a subscriber.
I’ve been very pleased with my Platy though admittedly I haven’t run as many rounds through mine yes as you ran for your review. Everyone that handles it loves it.
Would you recommend the bull barrel non bushing or the bushing version? Talk of the Staccato around the department. Of course drop safety is a problem, but if a 2011 is approved then I see this as a rational contender. Only issue will then being able to pair it with a Safariland Lvl ALS/SLS holster that works.
I have had mine for 4 months now, shot it in 4 competitions thus far, probably 2k round total and mine has been amazing. I think i had 1 ftf in the first 10 mags or so but never an issue since. Really happy with it so far
Ive used both, i havent had luck with standard g17 magpul mags because the baseplates wont seat when the magwell is on (too big) but the extended magazines work great
Happy to see a channel with a left handed shooter. Great info no longer on the fence especially after this review and they have the shot show updates available now!!!
What do you think about the grip thickness? I’ve always felt the grip on a 2011 like a staccato is a bit thick. Is the platypus the same, or slightly thinner due to it using Glock mags?
Any anticipated issues with more "forward" extended optics such as the SRO or the new Trijicon HD in regard to failure to extract/eject? I have a the Trijicon RMR HD mounted on a gen 5 Glock 34. Would love to confirm this would have no issues with the Platypus being the optic mounts so close to the breech.
I'm so happy you reviewed this one too. I've been very pleased with my Platypus as well- at just shy of 5300 rounds. The slide stutter you mentioned I've seen a couple times. I attributed this this me letting it get a little dry- but who knows. I also was a little worried it was going to be gimmicky. Very happy I haven't experienced that to this point. Great video Aaron.
It might be, but when people do the patreon exclusive content, it screams that they hate helping the gun community unless it's paid for. Which is pathetic and shows the type of person they are, which is a greedy person who only cares about money and not helping the 2A community.
@@LeadSlinger_ I get your point and seems that way. But Aaron doesn’t get paid for these reviews and has to pay for gear on his own. The patreon pays for the gear he reviews so he can continue to do reviews for viewers.
@SageDynamics Which height sites did you order, standard or high. I'm wanting to add a can, but don't want to much obstruction when the can isn't in use.
Thank you for your video! Did you have any issues with ammo going through the Platypus? Which pistol feels better when shooting, the Staccato P or Platypus?
You said it’s a Glock grip angle? Does this mean it points exactly the same as your Glocks do? Having to train and learn a different presentation, although however slight, is the dealbreaker that keeps me on the Glock train forever.
I like that they embraced the weird and stuck behind their guns with the platypus 😂. You definitely don’t forget the name and at the very least it’s kind of fun.
Wonderful and very honest objective reviewing as always, Aaron! Agreed though, could use a better name, but I'm glad to see a shooter and I do mean a real shooter talking about this gun and giving it and Stealth Arms the love they deserve. I've had hands on with these for a while now and every gun has been a very good build with excellent quality. The gunsmithing side also appreciates that this gun is still very much a 1911 under the hood so any tuning is very familiar to any (American) smith worth their salt. I do agree it needs a new name though, but as to that name I myself can't really think of much that also doesn't sound corny or overused by other gun companies like mythical hybrid creature names, other normal animals, etc. ("Stealth Arms Chimera" sounds like a cheap Turkish gun for example)
Again Arron good job bruh. I may not be purchasing a Platypus anytime soon due to being vested in a Staccato P, Atlas Apollo and Legion Precision Chiraq which those two are on order. If you would have made this video a month ago I would have thought about it. 😎
I enjoyed your video more than most on the platypus thank you for the info and entertainment, I was already sold on getting one but now I’m absolutely doubling down haha. I’ve been hearing through the grapevines there’s going to be a bull barrel variant so I may have to continue to be patient and wait for the best I can get
By the way stealth arms specifically says on their website that it uses a 1911 grip angle. The magwell is at the Glock angle but the rest of the gun is just a regular 1911 angle.
They have the commander size 4.25 barrle but I wouldn't hold my breath on a shorter grip that's a whole new machine setup it would probably result in a more expensive pistol that would literally be getting less material for more money.
Been following the Platypus for awhile, you just don't hear of issues... Small company doing boutique levels of QC. And the builder is just such a huge attraction for the price.
eh I have one and while it's worth every cent and a great gun it does lack the boutique levels of attention to detail that my higher end 2011's have. My safety has a bit of play in the down position and came with a pretty bad dehorn job that had the levers pretty sharp on the undersides (sharp enough to shave skin off my thumbs). The ambi safety also tends to pinch my palm when I deactivate it so I have to adjust my grip as I thumb it down or just accept the pinch. I also don't like the 2 pc guide rods they use but that's an easy fix as dawson sells a replacement for the 5" and wilson combat sells a replacement that allows for the use of flat wire springs in the commander sized guns. Also, my cerakote job is wearing awfully fast, but that's not really stealth arms' fault.. cerakote is just kind of a crappy gun finish. What I WILL ding them for though is that with all the customization they offer for the gun, they don't let you choose a more durable finish like a dlc/pvd or metallic coating like chrome. I did request a lighter trigger, and mine came in at around 2.5-3# and crisp enough that I wouldn't bother fiddling with it at all... but it's just not like a custom shop gun sub 2# light or like wilson combat crisp on the break. Still, better than anything I've felt in the price range and a long shot better than what staccato is churning out. My favorite thing about the gun is that it's actually lighter than most other 2011's. I have the commander version and it barely weighs more than the glock it takes its mags from. The 1 pc frame is def milled out to be lighter than most hybrid frame/plastic grip 2011's. That coupled with the less aggressive but still adequate grip texture that ppl somehow don't like (but I do for its purpose) makes it a great carry gun as long as you eschew the magwell.
6 months late to the party but trying to decide between one of these or an agency 19x with a ramjet(maybe the sage special). About the same money (little more on the agency because of the ramjet)
Yo Aaron, if I lived closer you could do a review on the atlas Apollo I’m getting 1st of march, Matt at Arzen arms did me a solid, I don’t think anyone has one yet.
It's weird how the M&P uses metal mags with a polymer mag release without issues, but others have issues when the mag release is metal on polymer magazines and vice versa.
The company should sell polymer tipped or complete polymer mag releases. Easy fix for an actual onset issue. My first glock were gen 4. So dont have any steel plated gen 3 mags.
PLEASE DO A DROP TEST ON THE BARREL TIP. GARND THUMB JUST DID A DROP TEST VIDEO OF A BUNCH OF GUNS AND THE 2011S ALL WENT OFF WHEN DROPPED BARREL FIRST
I opted for P320 AXG legion only because I havent trained muscle memory for a safety in many years. Ill probable pick one up at some point but the new P365 AXG Legion I just added left me without disposable income for a bit. Im loving the SCS for P320 you reviewed recently. Running EPS carry on the P365s now and love them as welll.
Far more glock style mags floating around the any other mag with two exceptions ar15 and 1911s that I would suspect that's why they went with glock mags.
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"a platypus?"
>glock mags
"gary the gatypus??"
W comment
GATYPV5 is the serial # for my platypus
RIP Gary the Glock. 😢
A Platypus is a mammal that lays eggs. The gun is a 2011 that takes Glock mags. It's a fitting name I think.
Just because I understand the name, does not mean I have to like the name.
Personally I would like the option to leave the name off the firearm as an option during the creation of a custom build.
@@Dang_Near_Fed_Up It's a cool animal bro, do you have like a Tiger/Dragon tattoo on your chest or back? LOL
@@UrbanDefenseSystems Too many scars to have any kind of tattoos. The list of things I have survived would sound like the butchers bill for Frankenstein's monster's component parts.
And I am waiting for the day when they can do bionics, I need a good replacement leg.
They also have poison in the rear spurs on their back legs.
I was enticed by the Platypus from Twista and Honest Outlaw. Now I'm sold. This gun will be in my collection, guaranteed.
Same. I just gotta start saving.
Building mine online at the moment. 14-16 weeks gonna seem like an eternity.
The new grip looks grippy af and they’re offering bull barrels. Im in
@@rawmail102171that’s estimated lead time from dummy’s calling in to redo their gun since they fucked it up in the builder I got mine three weeks ago with a lead time of 14-16 weeks if you are certain on what you want it’ll be like 1-2months
I ordered two 🙌
"Platypus" came from Humble Marksman who created, in his head, an ideal gun, then came up with the name Platypus.
The designers used Humble's ideas.
Damn. 10 years ago was 2014. I feel ancient.
Counter Strike award for ancient one 😂
Good video, I like the name oddly, probably because the Platypus is a very uniquely weird animal - which is why Stealth Arms named it as such
I'm guessing they named it the platypus because the platypus is kind of a otter but also kind of a duck. The platypus is kind of a Glock but also kind of a 1911. It's a mix between the two just like the animal is a mix between two animals
Really appreciate the continued public uploads and the Platypus review!
Living in WA this is great. I have loads of G17 mags from before the ban but havent been able to get into 2011s yet because I refuse to buy 10 round mags.
Good on you for following the law. I hate seeing men just decide to do their own thing. Complying is the only way to live a long happy life. 👍
same, will be getting one with the bull barrel and new extra sharp grips soon
I’m here with ya. Wa laws just ridiculous
Where you at in WA? Fellow WA guy here
Yeah, one of the primary reasons I got one. It works great though some of my magpul mags don't want to cooperate. I am also concerned about the wear on the mags from the mag release. Haven't had anything happen yet but I don't really want to find out the hard way.
I just got mine last week and love it. Straight from the box to the range, no malfunctions and accurate
According to the stealth arms site: “The Stealth Arms Platypus maintains the 1911 grip angle of 17.5 degrees.”
Thanks for the review! My only concern is cerakote wear. I’d hate to buy one and then it look sloppy after a year of light use.
Yeah, I don’t think I did a great job of explaining my take on the grip/grip angle.
Spray paint, man. It looks great!
If your Cerakote wears off, it means it hasn't been properly applied. Properly applied Cerakote should be extremely tough. I can't even think of a gun surface finish that is supposed to be tougher than Cerakote.
I'll leave this here, from Sniper's Hide user Redcreek1, from a thread discussing what is the best gun finish, about Cerakote (because TH-cam hates links):
"Cerakote’s properties for rust resistance as tested using ASTM B117 Corrosion testing is over 5,000 hours without onset of corrosion.
Hardness for firearms finishes it typically tested using the ASTM D3363 Pencil Hardness scale and Cerakote is rated at 9h, which is as high as the scale goes.
In Tabor Abrasion (wear) Testing ASTM D4060 Cerakote withstood 0ver 8,000 abrasion cycles of an 8” abrasive wheel against 1.0mil coating
Adhesion Cross-Cut Tape (ASTM D3359) shows a rating of 5b
Impact (ASTM D2794) Cerakote withstands 160inch pounds of impact without cracking or loss of adhesion."
Some claim QPQ nitriding is tougher, but:
1) that works only on steel, while Cerakote works on everything
2) claims corrosion resistance, but nothing beats Cerakote at corrosion resistance
3) claims increased lubricity, but there are Cerakote types for increased lubricity if you need that - increased lubricity on the outside of a slide or outside of a barrel is worse than useless.
The Platypus is a 1911 grip angle.
Perry the Platypus?
Most important video on the Platypus and the one I was waiting for
I first clicked on this video several months ago, and clicked away about 7 minutes in for some reason I cannot recall now. Tonight I clicked on it again and resumed watching from the point where I had left previously. I'm glad I came back!
You made a good video about my second favorite pistol. My absolute favorite is and will always be any traditional 1911 in .45ACP. I have three of those. I have two Platypus ( Platypii ? ); one bull barrel and one bushing barrel. When they finally release the other calibers they have said are coming I will probably buy another one in either .45ACP or .40 S&W. I have other double-stack 1911 type 9MM pistols, some less expensive and one more expensive than the Stealth Arms Platypus. They aren't getting shot as often because I enjoy the Platypus more. You are correct - this is a really good gun.
Did you like this gun better than the CZ shadow 2?
The Platypus is an awesome gun. Super fun and nice to customize. Love mine.
Your comment about designing a reliable magazine is so accurate. The POF Tombstone is a neat idea. A magazine fed 9mm lever action. It uses POF's own magazines, but they're garbage. If they made it to accept Glock, MPX, or CZ Scorpion mags, they could have a winner. Even at $1,800. Great video!
100% agree
I have to say so 10-12 years ago after I got a pof and realized it's not quite so compatible with gen 3 pmags, I was a little disappointed. I really enjoyed that gun, though, and wish I never traded it
Your review is exactly how mine went in my head after renting one. Fun to shoot and extremely accurate. Most accurate pistol ive ever shot. The only issue i had was the grip texture. And they have a grip texture upgrade now, so i bought one. Long wait ahead.
Despite the fact that you are a lefty (Devil's Spawn) this is the most in-depth & well presented review I've seen on this pistol. Excellent!
The humble marksman made a great review.
I've never seen one of your videos. That said, I really liked your review. I appreciated your honesty. In regards to this specific video, I felt like your opinions were well informed. Your pros and cons were concerns in line with my own. One of the biggest points for me was I don't think I ever heard you mention a price comparison to another gun. In an honest review, I don't feel like there is much of a place for cost, especially comparing it to another gun. I know how much guns cost, I watch videos to get your opinion of how the gun ran, not what it cost. I'm not saying costs can't be mentioned, it just not what I, personally, am looking for in a review, Thanks, great job. I'm now a subscriber.
I’ve been very pleased with my Platy though admittedly I haven’t run as many rounds through mine yes as you ran for your review. Everyone that handles it loves it.
Interested to see what you think about it.
Would you recommend the bull barrel non bushing or the bushing version? Talk of the Staccato around the department. Of course drop safety is a problem, but if a 2011 is approved then I see this as a rational contender. Only issue will then being able to pair it with a Safariland Lvl ALS/SLS holster that works.
The only review I have waited for .
For real though!
Same, been waiting for it for a long time.
I am happy to have you on Patreon. Worth it for sure
What cans were used? Did it need a nielson device? I have a platy or order that should come in in a few weeks. This video and admins sold me.
I've had mine for about 6 months now and I still love it. It has run flawlessly, no matter what its been fed
How is the cerakote holding up?
@UltimateEnd0 It has held up pretty well, considering it's been used exclusively in USPSA matches, so it gets bumped against barricades and whatnot.
I have had mine for 4 months now, shot it in 4 competitions thus far, probably 2k round total and mine has been amazing. I think i had 1 ftf in the first 10 mags or so but never an issue since. Really happy with it so far
What mags do you use? Glock, Magpul, other?
Ive used both, i havent had luck with standard g17 magpul mags because the baseplates wont seat when the magwell is on (too big) but the extended magazines work great
Happy to see a channel with a left handed shooter. Great info no longer on the fence especially after this review and they have the shot show updates available now!!!
What do you think about the grip thickness? I’ve always felt the grip on a 2011 like a staccato is a bit thick. Is the platypus the same, or slightly thinner due to it using Glock mags?
GREAT HONEST VIDEO!!! I really dig my Platypus as well...CHEERS!!!
Stealth Arms claims standard 1911 grip angle of 18.5 degrees I believe.
Any anticipated issues with more "forward" extended optics such as the SRO or the new Trijicon HD in regard to failure to extract/eject? I have a the Trijicon RMR HD mounted on a gen 5 Glock 34. Would love to confirm this would have no issues with the Platypus being the optic mounts so close to the breech.
I'm so happy you reviewed this one too. I've been very pleased with my Platypus as well- at just shy of 5300 rounds. The slide stutter you mentioned I've seen a couple times. I attributed this this me letting it get a little dry- but who knows.
I also was a little worried it was going to be gimmicky. Very happy I haven't experienced that to this point.
Great video Aaron.
Only channel that actually reviews the products. I want to buy something I come here and then decide.
His Patreon is worth every penny. The instructional videos are terrific.
Do you get all his videos on the cheapest option ?
@axon_Flaxon_Waxon I signed up for the $5 and can view all previous videos.
It might be, but when people do the patreon exclusive content, it screams that they hate helping the gun community unless it's paid for. Which is pathetic and shows the type of person they are, which is a greedy person who only cares about money and not helping the 2A community.
@@LeadSlinger_ I get your point and seems that way. But Aaron doesn’t get paid for these reviews and has to pay for gear on his own. The patreon pays for the gear he reviews so he can continue to do reviews for viewers.
@@LeadSlinger_ do you work for free? He gives free you tube content what else do you want?
And with the new grip texture and bull barrel they are about to come with. Will make this a top tier pick for me💯✊🏽
We've had one since October and about 3500 rounds in, it's a delightful gun
Its not a glock grip angle. Its a 1911 grip angle.
Correct. I did a bad job of explaining that part.
@@SageDynamics all good.
Didn’t realize it feeds regular 2011 mags too. Definitely seems to be the best reviewed sub 2k 2011, customization is freaking cool.
It doesn't actually feed regular 2011 magazines. MBX makes all metal Glock pattern/Glock compatible magazines. They're still Glock pattern mags.
@@garrettdunyon4505gotcha thanks for clarifying
Great review. I am 7 weeks in of my 14 week lead time for mine. Looking forward to putting it through its paces. Thanks for sharing. Just sub'd
How long did it finally take to get yours ?
@@rccaraddict294 it’s shipping on 9/12. So it appears to be the full 14 weeks
@SageDynamics Which height sites did you order, standard or high. I'm wanting to add a can, but don't want to much obstruction when the can isn't in use.
I honestly don’t remember.
Had been hoping for this one to go public!! Thank you
Ha, now I'm confused about my impending Staccato order. Thanks for the video, appreciate you sharing here.
You won’t regret it.
My Staccato P is phenomenal. I have a C2 on the way I’m such a fan.
Which mags do you want to buy?
@boejiden1942 My decision between the two wouldn't be based on mag costs. Glock mags would be convenient tho.
I dont see why you'd buy a Staccato when this exists. Not to mention the additional calibers they'll be allowing soon.
@@alastor8091 Interesting point. Appreciate it.
Thank you for your video! Did you have any issues with ammo going through the Platypus? Which pistol feels better when shooting, the Staccato P or Platypus?
So would you come this a “duty” pistol or something to just have a lot fun at the range?
The wait for mine has been EXCRUCIATING
You said it’s a Glock grip angle? Does this mean it points exactly the same as your Glocks do? Having to train and learn a different presentation, although however slight, is the dealbreaker that keeps me on the Glock train forever.
SA website says it’s a 1911 grip angle.
I hope it's a 1911 grip angle, that's what I'm used to.
In some other comment replies, he states he misspoke, it's a 1911 grip angle.
I believe it's a 1911 grip angle. I saw another review somewhere and they confirmed 1911
@@WearilyMistaken they say it’s 17.5 degrees
I like that they embraced the weird and stuck behind their guns with the platypus 😂. You definitely don’t forget the name and at the very least it’s kind of fun.
Great review! Are you cross eye dominant?
Do the Patreon Exclusives get the awesome shooting montage at the beginning of the video like your videos uses to have?
Thank you for posting this to TH-cam sir. I’m 3 weeks into the wait game for mine.
Wonderful and very honest objective reviewing as always, Aaron! Agreed though, could use a better name, but I'm glad to see a shooter and I do mean a real shooter talking about this gun and giving it and Stealth Arms the love they deserve. I've had hands on with these for a while now and every gun has been a very good build with excellent quality. The gunsmithing side also appreciates that this gun is still very much a 1911 under the hood so any tuning is very familiar to any (American) smith worth their salt. I do agree it needs a new name though, but as to that name I myself can't really think of much that also doesn't sound corny or overused by other gun companies like mythical hybrid creature names, other normal animals, etc. ("Stealth Arms Chimera" sounds like a cheap Turkish gun for example)
Again Arron good job bruh. I may not be purchasing a Platypus anytime soon due to being vested in a Staccato P, Atlas Apollo and Legion Precision Chiraq which those two are on order. If you would have made this video a month ago I would have thought about it. 😎
Yes! The review we've all been waiting for!
I like and got the full size full rail look with the fun color design, now I am thinking of a carry version for winter!
Yes! I bought one, absolutely 💯 love it. ❤️.. It's crazy nuts sexy and smooth. Shoots great!!
Since it's using Glock mags, does it have the shelf built in to prevent over insertion?
How much in that gun is MIM? That’s gonna be the deciding factor if I get one. Gonna have to do some research?
Zero. All machined.
None. All machined in house.
@ClickOnTheProfiIe7 eat my a$$ scammer.
Is it a polimer magazine release that can be installed in the platypus
Has anyone ordered the Platypus and got it back sooner than the 20-24 weeks advertised?
I love the name Platypus. HumbleMarksman is a genis
I enjoyed your video more than most on the platypus thank you for the info and entertainment, I was already sold on getting one but now I’m absolutely doubling down haha. I’ve been hearing through the grapevines there’s going to be a bull barrel variant so I may have to continue to be patient and wait for the best I can get
They already have a bull barrel variant. I ordered mine today and chose the bull barrel option.
I was waiting for a trusted opinion on this gun before ordering one.
Same here.
Great review and all, but the real question is where can I get that hat?
You have impeccable taste in firearms, beautiful wall
How is that grip texture on the front for racking up there?
Great review thanks. I really like mine very much a very well made pistol. I actually love the name and it's quite fitting.
Just for my clarity what’s the downside to a 3D printed follower?
TBD imo
Hopefully soon...thanks for the quality review.
Just got a GP Arms Patriot 2011. 2011s are legit the best grip ergo ever.
Which mag extensions are on the mags? The ones on my shield arms dont fit with the magwell on.
👍 Can't wait until they release their bull barrel version.
By the way stealth arms specifically says on their website that it uses a 1911 grip angle. The magwell is at the Glock angle but the rest of the gun is just a regular 1911 angle.
Could you review the TX22?
They're great lil guns. I love my tx22, it's one of my favorites to plink with
What about holster options?
I'm really hoping Stealth Arms does a more CCW friendly varient. A G19 sized version would be wonderful.
They have the commander size 4.25 barrle but I wouldn't hold my breath on a shorter grip that's a whole new machine setup it would probably result in a more expensive pistol that would literally be getting less material for more money.
When is the OA 2311 video coming to patreon?
Been following the Platypus for awhile, you just don't hear of issues... Small company doing boutique levels of QC. And the builder is just such a huge attraction for the price.
eh I have one and while it's worth every cent and a great gun it does lack the boutique levels of attention to detail that my higher end 2011's have. My safety has a bit of play in the down position and came with a pretty bad dehorn job that had the levers pretty sharp on the undersides (sharp enough to shave skin off my thumbs). The ambi safety also tends to pinch my palm when I deactivate it so I have to adjust my grip as I thumb it down or just accept the pinch. I also don't like the 2 pc guide rods they use but that's an easy fix as dawson sells a replacement for the 5" and wilson combat sells a replacement that allows for the use of flat wire springs in the commander sized guns. Also, my cerakote job is wearing awfully fast, but that's not really stealth arms' fault.. cerakote is just kind of a crappy gun finish. What I WILL ding them for though is that with all the customization they offer for the gun, they don't let you choose a more durable finish like a dlc/pvd or metallic coating like chrome.
I did request a lighter trigger, and mine came in at around 2.5-3# and crisp enough that I wouldn't bother fiddling with it at all... but it's just not like a custom shop gun sub 2# light or like wilson combat crisp on the break. Still, better than anything I've felt in the price range and a long shot better than what staccato is churning out.
My favorite thing about the gun is that it's actually lighter than most other 2011's. I have the commander version and it barely weighs more than the glock it takes its mags from. The 1 pc frame is def milled out to be lighter than most hybrid frame/plastic grip 2011's. That coupled with the less aggressive but still adequate grip texture that ppl somehow don't like (but I do for its purpose) makes it a great carry gun as long as you eschew the magwell.
does ANYONE know if and where you can get a extended slide stop/slide release?
6 months late to the party but trying to decide between one of these or an agency 19x with a ramjet(maybe the sage special). About the same money (little more on the agency because of the ramjet)
Have had a commander size for about a year . Really do like. Getting ready to order 5 inch with bull barrel.
When did you switch from gold dots 147gr to the 124gr? And +p?
About ten years ago.
Yo Aaron, if I lived closer you could do a review on the atlas Apollo I’m getting 1st of march, Matt at Arzen arms did me a solid, I don’t think anyone has one yet.
It's weird how the M&P uses metal mags with a polymer mag release without issues, but others have issues when the mag release is metal on polymer magazines and vice versa.
i wondered why i hadnt saw your year end bourbon review!!! guess it was on payper view!!! thanks for sharing
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Finally. Thanks SD!
the Patreon, is that only available to CONUS people?
Great review as always
The company should sell polymer tipped or complete polymer mag releases. Easy fix for an actual onset issue. My first glock were gen 4. So dont have any steel plated gen 3 mags.
The mag thing shouldn’t be much a worry how often do u destroy pmags the mag catch on a ar is 90 degree angles
The Platypus is a fierce and graceful animal. The king of the jungle. No matter how good this gun is, it is unworthy of such a magnificent namesake.
Lmao. Guns better than that creation ever be.
I have one and it is a fantastic gun!!👍👍
You should do a review on the sig MCX spear LT conversion kit
PLEASE DO A DROP TEST ON THE BARREL TIP. GARND THUMB JUST DID A DROP TEST VIDEO OF A BUNCH OF GUNS AND THE 2011S ALL WENT OFF WHEN DROPPED BARREL FIRST
I opted for P320 AXG legion only because I havent trained muscle memory for a safety in many years. Ill probable pick one up at some point but the new P365 AXG Legion I just added left me without disposable income for a bit. Im loving the SCS for P320 you reviewed recently. Running EPS carry on the P365s now and love them as welll.
The Oracle Arms 2311 takes P320 mags. Then you can share mags between it and your AXG.
How’s it as a service pistol?
makes you wonder why they didnt go with another mag? Mp or 320?
Far more glock style mags floating around the any other mag with two exceptions ar15 and 1911s that I would suspect that's why they went with glock mags.
That 25 yard group looked well under an inch...
I just want them to make it with a commander size grip... Give me that 5" barrel with an easily concealed grip!