Wilson Combat SPEC-OPS 9
The previously unnamed 9mm polymer 1911 has been named the SPEC-OPS 9.
It is being marketed as a full size concealed carry pistol. One of the main selling point is the lower weight of the polymer frame. The pistol weighs in at 29.6 oz., about 25% lighter than the stainless Wilson Combat Classic. It holds 16+1 rounds and has an accuracy guarantee of 1.5″ at 25 yards.
Caliber: 9mm
Magazine Capacity: 16 rounds
Barrel Length: 4.5″
Overall Length: 7.9″
Sight Radius: 6.2″
Height: 5.3″
Width: 1.3″
Weight Empty: 29.6 oz.
Weight Loaded: 36.7oz.
As you can see in the photos it has all sorts of fancy 1911 doodads such as ultra light hammer, extended safety and Wilson Custom Three Hole trigger.
The price is $1995.
What do y’all think of the star burst grip pattern? I can’t say that I am a fan.
More info @ Wilson Combat.
So who won the gun?! This was the one we submitted names for.
Mike, this was the one. I can tell u it wasn’t me
I am not sure who won.
The winner was a gentleman by the name of Douglas Ervin. It was in today’s Tactical Wire.
Too fancy.
Too pricy.
The grip pattern makes it look like a Ruger pistol to me.
I’m not a 1911 guy, but I’m always glad to hear when one of them decides to start carrying more than 8 rounds in a full-size gun…
Is there a big demand for 9mm 1911’s?
No rail? I thought this was posta be takticle spec opzz!!
While it is obviously a 1911, I think the slide looks a wee bit to much like a SIG P226 (or is that just me?) and a 1911 should always have those classic diamond checkering on the grips.
Other than that, looks kinda cool.
Well, I didn’t win…
I’m actually a pretty big fan of the Starburst grips. I have a Wilson Protector with them and they work well. It’s hard to describe, but they provide a great grip on the weapon without being tacky, pointy, or sharp.
Its kind of like the Pontiac Aztek, they designed it by committee.
– 1911ish styling for the traditionalists
– polymer frame for the techies
– Glock-ish looking barrel fit at the port for the square-gunners
– doodads with holes for people who never get their guns near dirt or gunk
– A tactical name for the mall ninjas
– A billion round magazine for people who buy a $2000 gun but won’t spend $300 on an eye exam and some spectacles
If someone would like to give me one I will not say no, but I’ve got better ways to waste $1900.
“What do y’all think of the star burst grip pattern? I can’t say that I am a fan.”
Eh, if they work I have no problem with them. They’re not that ugly, and they look like they might be functional. A lot of grips are either too slippery or too abrasive, so new ways to solve the problem are always welcome. I must say though, with that name, they should have just named it the Tactical Penis Extension-9, instead.
I like the grips, unless they chew up hands when firing. I mean, as long as you’re going with plastic and a europellet on a 1911, why not?
I guess “Darth Browning” didn’t tickle their fancy…..
truthsayer, HAHA, thats is AWESOME
This was what I submitted:
I choose the name “Scout.” The lightweight, high capacity, sleek design and dark color scheme provide the operator with the stealth and firepower to overtake anything and the confidence to complete the mission. Defending the innocent from evil foreign and domestic, the Scout is the latest in technology as well as quality and safety. The Scout, by Wilson Combat. Undetectable. Dependable.
I also toyed around with these names:
Covert
Rush
Guardian
Fighter
Scout
Warrior
“…yes, I know it’s a 1911, but what have you DONE to it?”
plastic is good in alot of places… just not in firearms….
MOST GENERIC NAME EVER!!! Mike had some good ones though.
Mike, those are much better suggestions for a name than what they went with! Shows what they know, eh?
And kevin, nothing wrong with plastic in a firearm, except for the top-heaviness polymer frame pistols tend to have. That trigger guard is Teh Stupid though – nice work ensuring it won’t fit into a generic 1911 holster…
Since I made the mistake of thinking about current affairs and am thus feeling a mite grumpy, some generic observations about the pistol for y’all:
For two grand, I would have expected them to include a friggin’ thumb safety in the weapon! (Why yes, I am left-handed. How did you guess?) This is one of my pet peeves with 1911’s – nobody ever puts an ambi safety into the weapon at the factory, and most of the aftermarket ones are garbage. People, please! This shouldn’t be that difficult, even if you entirely forget that some 1/6 of your client base is left-handed. Is it a defensive weapon? Yes, you say? So there is a chance that the operator might get shot in their right hand, yes? Well then. Would probably help their survival odds if they could manipulate their weapon even when wounded.
Also, I note that this gun too comes with the standard ski ramp rear sight. I guess nobody ever thought about the possibility that the guy who just got shot in the hand might have to do a malfunction clearance drill or a one-handed reload from slide lock? (Reloads are one thing us lefties have the edge on, though. Nyah. :p Never did understand the idea behind putting the controls like that, but hey – works for me.
) This, too, is one aspect of firearm design that nobody who makes 1911’s seems to take into consideration. And yes, I have heard the standard excuse that the slope on the forward side of the rear sight is so the weapon won’t snag when drawn from a holster (which would be a motion pretty much towards the rear part of the weapon…) but give me a break.
blasphemy, 1911’s are .45 not 9mm’s! and im a fan of the checkered grips
i really dont care for the star burst grip pattern.
Ugliest Wilson evar.
Why deviate so much from the 1911 design/look if you are calling it a 1911? Seems like a bad decision marketing-wise. Still might be a good gun though. But very expensive. Does this thing have that bizarre blade spring in the grip?
Cool gun. But way too expensive. I can get a Glock for $500. So why would I pay $2,000? Especially when the Glock is still lighter, holds more rounds and has a reliability record which can’t be beat? The only thing that’s better about this gun is the trigger and grip. And that isn’t worth $1,500 to me. Still cool though.
And here I was thinking that 2k for a AR was outlandish. Now we have 2k for a plastic 1911 frame that isn’t even chambered in 45. Whats next, a single action that shoots 9mm??
No rail, no lanyard loop, no threaded barrel–how is this spec-ops? I called it ugly when I named it, but my official submission was the Wilson Combat Carry Elite. I guess they went with the tactical-tommy name since only a SOF fan-boy would pay $2K for a polymer wondernine. And the grip just hurts my eyes.
WHAT?!!! VERY DISAPPOINTED with name choosen for this gun!!!!! From a female perspective, they should have taken the top ten names and let the readers vote on the best name. From a marketing stand point, you might have generated further interest in the gun if you would have gotten your readers opinion first before calling it “SPEC OPS.”
I would have called it the Wilson Combat Sassy Nine. Is it too late to re-name it??
I have never owned a 1911. I have never fired a 1911. I have never seen a 1911. If I buy that gun, I will still say the same thing. For two grand, why not get something more traditional, or at least more functional. XDs, Glocks, SIGs, or really anything else would be better.
I actually like this pistol own one and love the looks its accurate comfortable and great for IDPA.