MAC 9 DS The Best Budget 2011??
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video I show you my first shots with the MAC 9 DS and give you my initial first impression! This video format is best suited for viewing on your phone as it was shot in portrait mode!
I just jumped into the “2011” game with a super budget Tisas 1911 DS Carry. Loving it so far. Cool video, man!
awesome man, happy to hear that. and thank you!! its a slippery slope for sure lol
I have the Mac 9, prodigy, Apollo 11 and Tisas Night Stalker Double Stack. All of them are very good entry level 2011’s 🙂👍🏼🇺🇸💥 snagged my Mac 9 for $750 shipped brand new and that is a price I can say is unbeatable
yeah thats a steal!! even at around a grand the MAC 9 is a great deal!! everyone i know that got an apollo 11 has had malfunctions right out the box. at least with the compact. hows your experience been?
Lmfao that’s a lot of entry levels hahahaha
@JuiceOg0311 Nothing is wrong with the prodigy bro. You 🤡 act like staccato isn't mass-produced. Holla at me when you have a Nighthawk, Atlas, or a Vulcan!
@@MF-Relli’m not the guy you were talking to, but it’s probably gonna be a decade or so before i can holla at you, those pistols are expensive.
Bro killing it with these reviews
im trying bro! thank you!!
Looking nice I want 1 now
Do it bro, I doubt you'll be disappointed
Was it just me, or did the slide fail to lock on an empty mag several times?
that is correct. i was running staccato mags. theyre not made to cause slide lock
I have over 1800 rounds through mine with no issues. Tuned the trigger and got it down to 3.5lbs and its even faster now. It is weird you had an issue with the prodigy mags because I run a 20 and 26rd with no issues. My mag release was also super stiff and had to be tweaked, it didnt break in after 1k rounds.
thats awesome to hear! its definitely an underated gun. the only issue i had with the prodigy mags was the basepad on the 20 rounders didnt wanna allow the mag to lock in with the magwell installed. once i took the magwell off i was able to run them.
Looking very comfortable with it at the end. Very nice 💯🔥
For sure I was comfortable with it pretty much immediately. It's not much different than my staccato P or prodigy performance wise
Same dude, I’m sick of people calling it a budget gun, 500 is a budget gun, these people are completely out of touch, if you think a grand is budget then you must not no the economy we are living in
you sir are the one thats out of touch if you think a 2011 retailing for about a grand isnt a budget 2011. we are talking 2011s here. not glocks, not m&ps, not ruger or taurus. by all means those are more budget friendly guns, but they arent 2011s. educate yourself.
@@Targetacquiredtv tisas 1911 retails for 650-750, I would call that budget 2011 not a 1000 Mac 9
@@that_one_guy117x youre talking a 200 to 250 dollar difference, theyre still in the same conversation. and funny enough both made by tisas but the mac 9 was desgined by milarmamentcorp and has much better features. the apollo 11 is another budget 2011 for around a grand. these are all considered "budget 2011s" by the gun community because before them the cheapest 2011 was the prodigy at around 1400-1500, and before that you couldnt get one cheaper than 2500. as i said, educate yourself, instead of crying about verbiage on the internet.
Good review man, glad you like it. I’m the guy you got it from. Pretty cool Channel you got here.
haha right on man! much appreciated! how you liking the staccato??
We're on the same journey because I also picked up the OA Defense 2311.
Regarding the Prodigy mags, I found that in order to get a couple of mine to fit, I needed to press the mag release as I was inserting them and then they would seat. The mag release on my MAC is extremely tight (I've seen this be an issue with other TH-camr's builds as well) and I believe that is what's causing the issue. I initially thought it was the magwell itself as well.
haha awesome man good to know!! ive had the 2311 compact since about january or february and its been my favorite since i got it
Man I used to love Volcom's gear back when I used to skate.
Same here man! skateboarding was life for me as a teenager!! I tend to get obsessed with things im passionate about.. hence the 2A youtube page lol
@Targetacquiredtv Same here bro. After I destroyed my ankle and could no longer rip on the board, I got into firearms big time which isn't a bad trade off. I still follow the up and coming talent though. They're beyond better than what I could've imagined.
@@JadedGLORY2689 bro no kidding lol 12 year old girls skating how i skated in tony hawks pro skater lol these kids are unreal
@Targetacquiredtv I know man it's nuts to see them so damn good like that. Good stuff man appreciate the content boss keep it going.
Looks good will definitely have to look into it bro
For a thousand bucks you really can't go wrong!
Hey man I really like your videos! Question for you since you would know. As someone who is gonna enter the 2011 game what would you choose… prodigy… Apollo 11… mac 9…. KDS9C…. OA2311…. If you could only have one. And maybe your 2nd pick too pleeeease! Great content!
thank you! so i own all of those except the apollo 11 and ill tell you why. everyone i know that got an apollo had malfunctions straight outta the box and had to dump a bunch of money into to get it to be a decent gun. as far as the rest, you really cant go wrong with any of them. the 2311 is my favorite gun overall to run hands down. thats my gun i run in uspsa matches. it feels the best in the hands and i get the best grip on it thanks to the stippled thumb ledges. trigger is amazing as well. the kds9c is my daily carry beause its the first 2011 ive found thats easily comfortably concealed. the fluted barrel also stops it from getting too hot so i can stick it back down my pants without worrying after dumping a few mags. and then as far as the prodigy and mac 9 you really cant go wrong with either. both great entry level 2011s. prodigy has the better grip and trigger. mac 9 has better quality internals. all depends on how much you want to spend at that point since the mac 9 is a few hundred less. happy to answer any other questions you may have, any time!
@@Targetacquiredtv thanks for the quick reply! That’s good info right there thank you! I’ve always been a striker fire kinda guy which I still love em’ of course but I’m ready to finally try a 2011. Your videos are great content for someone like myself looking to get into them. I appreciate the time you spend breaking it all down. Keep it up and I look forward to more videos!
Damn! That's legit. Sometbing to come straight out the box like that, competition better watch out 🔥🔥
It is legit man, zero malfunctions and runs like a 2011 should right outta the box. Can't say the same for some of the competitors at this price point 😅
Looks like a solid contender 👏🏻👏🏻
It really is man. For a the price tag I'd say there's no better option
Great review dude, you just sold me one
Fast AF boiiii🔥🔥🔥 looks like runs nice for sure.
Had to push it to its limits 😅 it's a performer for sure
Man this moves sooo sleek!!!
It shows out for sure brother
What holster are you running?
In this video im running my tier 1 msp holster. fits all my guns since i run the same lights on all of them! last holster ill probably ever have to buy for iwb.
Nice this is encouraging!
It's actually super comparable to the staccato P in many ways!
How would you rank the MAC 9 DS with the prodigy and the platypus?
i rank it with the prodigy in overall value for sure. prodigy still has much better grip texture and a better trigger. slide action is also smoother on prodigy. but the prodigy uses MIM parts which are known to be less reliable, where the mac does not. so for a few hundred dollars less id say the trade off is fair. but the platypus is levels above both of them. the platypus could be sold as a 2500 dollar gun easily.
@@Targetacquiredtv I really have my eyes on the new bul armory edc pro. I was trying to get the old sas II tac. But since the new 2024 line is coming out. The pro model has ports.
@@lmSteveo yeah im actually working on getting a tac sas ll right now! Bul Armory makes some dope 2011s. Id absoutely love to own the pro with the ports or even the pro comp they just debuted at guncon thats ported and comped!!
@@Targetacquiredtv are you trying to get the 2023 model or the 2024 model? Ha, they make it confusing when they have the sas ii tac names. The 2024 tac pro 4.24 and 5 inch was sitting for a while. Took about 3-5 hrs to completely sell out of the pro model.
@@lmSteveo 2023 just because im trading for it so dont have to come out of pocket at all. id obviously rather have newer but just bought the platypus and two more SROs this week
Great video! Keep up the content! I just subscribed! 💯
much appreciated, will do!
Very cool. Thanks for sharing. What holsters are you running? How does it do with different ammo ?
I've only put 115 through it but 2 different brands so far and zero issues. I'm running a Blackhawk omnivore (light bearing)
Nice! I am looking forward to more reviews. Where did you purchase this from?
Considering one myself so I can share mags for now instead of going to a different platform again. Eventually it will happen anyway. 😂 Nature of the 2A addiction.
I think you'll be happy with it if you do pick one up! Definitely more satisfied with it out of the box than the apollo 11 😅
@@Targetacquiredtv For sure. 😂
Why isn't the slide locking after the last round?
Was using staccato 20 round mags, they don't seat high enough for slide to lock back
@Targetacquiredtv thanks! Good to know, hoping to grab one in the next few months.
Did u have any stove pipes with sro
none whatsoever. and that was something i was worried about after watching someone elses review saying that may be a potential issue. it actually doesnt hang over the ejection port very far. not as bad as it would on a sig m18. and ive put another 500 rounds throgh it since this video and not one single malfunction of any kind.
Why does it not lock back on the last shot?
Staccato mags don't lock back
@@Targetacquiredtv well that’s up manufacture, flaw in my opinion
My understanding is it's from a competition shooting stand point. If you look into it, many 2011 competition guns and they're mags are made that way. Not entirely sure of the benefits or reasoning other than the argument that you should be timing your reloads where lock back won't happen anyway. But again I'm no expert on the matter
@@Targetacquiredtv in my shooting experience and IDPA and other shooting disciplines you have to show clear after you shoot anyway
Correct, that has nothing to do with slide lock though. You can show clear by dropping mag and racking the slide back (ejecting round from chamber)
Man no hate but did that gun go click and right back in the holster 😅😮😂
Not sure which part youre referring to. the gun doesnt go into slide lock due to the mags i was using. so if it went click, no bang at any point in the video, it was empty.
@@Targetacquiredtv you use non lock back mags to appendix with? That seems sketchy for your Johnson 🤣
I had that issue with reassembly with the Springfield prodigy…it’s not just that gun…it will wear in …looks solid
yeah first time i took down my prodigy it was a bitch for sure! the second time though was dramatically easier
Is the slide stop aftermarket?
it is. but had same problem with the original. was hoping this one would slide in past that little thingy easier (someone tell me its proper name) but no luck. hoping it breaks in over time before i just take a file to it. havent heard of anyone else complaining of the same issue so im sure mine is a one off.
@@Targetacquiredtv plunger spring I believe
Wonder if atlas mags work
not sure as ive never tried any but if they work in staccatos or prodigy then theyll work with the mac 9
Nice!! What plate did you use for mounting the SRO? Thanks!
rmr plate for mac 9. it doesnt co witness the sites at all and im used to co witnessing so it was a bit different but ive learned where to put the dot for the most part
LANDSCAPE!!!!!
I know man, I know... told myself last time id shoot in landscape from now on... then i forgot
Seen you jerk that last shot when empty on your 1st tighter group attempt. Things like that are going to throw you off so be mindful of what your doing. Liking the review so far. Back to watching.
i appreciate the analysis my friend!! i noticed it too. combination of anticipating recoil and that empty trigger is what im thinking. but i definitely have a tendency to anticipate recoi (hence the low left shots)
Subd my guy!
appreciate ya!
Well it’s not a guns fault actually it’s a prodigy mags fault.
for sure. i just prefer to run extended mags in all my guns rather than flush fit, and i have a handful of prodigy 20 rounders i use with it now that i took the magwell off.
@@Targetacquiredtv i understand you but what i'm saying is this is ot the guns problem,prodigy should make their mags universal so you can use them all in 2011's right?
@@avigares yea i never said it was the guns problem, i said its one of two things i dislike about it. take it for what it is, an opinion. im not sure springfield would care to make their mags universal with all 2011s. i mean they are for the most part already. they work fine with my staccatos magwell.
What holsters are you using?
tier 1 msp made to accommodate tlr1. fits every every hand gun as long as they have that light on it
Yessir! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 that thing is the business! Glad you’re enjoying it!
You were absolutely right man. If it wasn't for your testimony I might not have even bought one
I traded my fn 509T in for a new Mac 9 ds. I pick it up tomorrow and can’t wait to take it out.
im confident youll like it!! is this your first 2011?
How many upgrades did you do?
only things ive done to the MAC 9 is take magwell off and change slide stop.
I don't get calling a $1000 gun " budget". Nice piece from what I'm seeing but considering one can find a good weapon for $300 (Stoeger STR 9) or a 1911 Tisas Nightstalker, $331.I don't think a grand is in the budget category.
its referred to as a budget 2011 because 1k is about as cheap as youll find a quality 2011. the nightstalker 2011 (double stack 1911) costs aroud 950 and the other tisas double stack 1911s cost about 800 msrp. so sure you can obvioulsy find guns cheaper. but we're talking about 2011s specifically here. hence the title of the video. before springfield released the prodigy i think 2 years ago now, 2011s started at around 2500
Definitely budget friendly! For the quality! 2011 Sheshh! Fast 💨 with it!🔥 thanks for the review! And I’m over here thinking about getting a staccato 😅 I think this one will do!
@@antoniobustamante548 staccatos are definitely worth every penny, but so is the MAC 9 and for the money, its hard to beat!
@@Targetacquiredtv your not lying, it would just take longer to save up is all! Hheeeellpppppp! Lol Hah! Mac would be my first 2011 but if I was to get the staccato it would be my last! lol 😂 😅😅 geez!…. 🤧🤧
@@antoniobustamante548 for your first 2011 this is an excellent entry pistol. and trust me, its never the last 2011 once you go down this rabbit hole lol