Comments on: Wilson Combat SPEC-OPS 9 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:10:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Charles Coker http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-24869 Charles Coker Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:06:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-24869 Wilson Combat Spec Ops 9mm 1911 Reviewed by Charles Coker 12/20/09 This is a new polymer framed, double stack 9mm (16+1) 1911 pistol Specs: * 4.5″ barrel * Full sized grip * Night sights (yellow rear, green front) * carry cuts in slide * Slide narrowed and beveled for carry * Beavertail safety and thumb safety minmimized for carry So, everyone wants to know if this is really a 1911, yes, it is with the slight exception in barrel lockup, it locks up more like a Sig, otherwise, standard 1911 internal parts. Why no rail? Well, it’s designed for carry and a rail adds width and bulk, not to mention it’s not really ideal to try to have a tac light on a concealed carry piece! How does it feel? Well, like a 1911, it points like one, handles like one and of course, has that great Wilson Combat trigger! I let lots of people fondle it, everyone was really impressed I took it to the local law enforcement shop (GT Distributors) and the guys working there were all very impressed with it and wanted to shoot it of course. There is always DPS troopers, active military, PD from around hte state and the occasional Texas Ranger in there. The day I brough it in was no exception and one Texas Ranger, who, incidentally was carrying a Wilson 1911 asked if he could check it out.. well of course. His response was “crap, my wife’s gonna kill me, I gotta get one of these!” a few guys shot it and were all like “man, this is SWEET” How does it shoot? First off, I am no master pistol shot.. 25 yard groups headshots were slow center shots were quick and dirty fed everything I gave it Where does this gun fit in? Who is it for? Well, it is sort of a niche product, certainly their are cheaper reliable semi autos that are suitable for personal defense, range and some competitive use. I see this gun being for the guy that loves the 1911 platform and wants a lightweight, high capacity 9mm in an ultra reliable and extremely accurate pistol with personal defense being it’s primary role. Wilson Combat has a reputation for building the best 1911 pistols and is known to have the best customer service in the industry. for more info visit: http://www.wilsoncombat.com/p_specops.asp Wilson Combat Spec Ops 9mm 1911

Reviewed by Charles Coker 12/20/09

This is a new polymer framed, double stack 9mm (16+1) 1911 pistol

Specs:

* 4.5″ barrel
* Full sized grip
* Night sights (yellow rear, green front)
* carry cuts in slide
* Slide narrowed and beveled for carry
* Beavertail safety and thumb safety minmimized for carry

So, everyone wants to know if this is really a 1911, yes, it is with the slight exception in barrel lockup, it locks up more like a Sig, otherwise, standard 1911 internal parts.

Why no rail? Well, it’s designed for carry and a rail adds width and bulk, not to mention it’s not really ideal to try to have a tac light on a concealed carry piece!

How does it feel?

Well, like a 1911, it points like one, handles like one and of course, has that great Wilson Combat trigger!

I let lots of people fondle it, everyone was really impressed

I took it to the local law enforcement shop (GT Distributors) and the guys working there were all very impressed with it and wanted to shoot it of course. There is always DPS troopers, active military, PD from around hte state and the occasional Texas Ranger in there. The day I brough it in was no exception and one Texas Ranger, who, incidentally was carrying a Wilson 1911 asked if he could check it out.. well of course.

His response was “crap, my wife’s gonna kill me, I gotta get one of these!”
a few guys shot it and were all like “man, this is SWEET”

How does it shoot?

First off, I am no master pistol shot..

25 yard groups
headshots were slow
center shots were quick and dirty
fed everything I gave it

Where does this gun fit in? Who is it for?

Well, it is sort of a niche product, certainly their are cheaper reliable semi autos that are suitable for personal defense, range and some competitive use.

I see this gun being for the guy that loves the 1911 platform and wants a lightweight, high capacity 9mm in an ultra reliable and extremely accurate pistol with personal defense being it’s primary role.

Wilson Combat has a reputation for building the best 1911 pistols and is known to have the best customer service in the industry.

for more info visit: http://www.wilsoncombat.com/p_specops.asp

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]]> By: Carl http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-22200 Carl Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:43:05 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-22200 I think the 9mm 1911 I heard about was by one of the other high-end manufacturers. SVI, STI perhaps. I personally couldn't care less where my pistols are manufactured though. Not that I'd have much choice if I was to limit myself to firearms made in my country (which is Sweden)... :) But that applies for all products. Global trade is a win-win situation. Anyway, I think I read somewhere that Glock were going to open a US factory for the Gen 4 pistols. Other ways to spend $2000: Six Norinco 1911:s? :) I think the 9mm 1911 I heard about was by one of the other high-end manufacturers. SVI, STI perhaps.

I personally couldn’t care less where my pistols are manufactured though. Not that I’d have much choice if I was to limit myself to firearms made in my country (which is Sweden)… :)
But that applies for all products. Global trade is a win-win situation.

Anyway, I think I read somewhere that Glock were going to open a US factory for the Gen 4 pistols.

Other ways to spend $2000: Six Norinco 1911:s? :)

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]]> By: viking45acp http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-22194 viking45acp Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:38:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-22194 Hello Carl, Regarding the heavy slide feel and possible slow action on a 9mm 1911 style handgun, I did not feel that was the case with the Wilson Spec-Ops 9. Perhaps "maybe" that was the case on the original Wilson KZ-9mm that did have a larger and heaver slide on it (Wilson originally used the same slide on the KZ-9(now discontinued) as the KZ-45acp). Wilson redesigned a new slimmer, lighter slide for the Spec-Ops 9. I liked it. As for the preference on the Glock 9mm if you were to go polymer; You would have to compare the 2 guns in your own hands, shoot them, feel the balance, compare the trigger and action, and then decide. My feeling is that you can't compare the two very different guns. "To my limited knowledge", most of the Glocks are completely manufactured in Austria, although some have just the top half made there and the polymer frames molded and finally assembled in Smyrna, GA. Wilson's Spec-Ops 9 is completely custom hand made to order in the USA. Everyone is different, but if I had (4) 9mm Glocks, I would look for someone who would be willing to trade me for one of these Wilson Spec-Ops 9. I liked it that much. But that's just me. My feeling; buy the gun you like, the one you like to shoot, the one you like to carry, and appreciate. As long as you buy one. :-) Hello Carl,

Regarding the heavy slide feel and possible slow action on a 9mm 1911 style handgun, I did not feel that was the case with the Wilson Spec-Ops 9. Perhaps “maybe” that was the case on the original Wilson KZ-9mm that did have a larger and heaver slide on it (Wilson originally used the same slide on the KZ-9(now discontinued) as the KZ-45acp). Wilson redesigned a new slimmer, lighter slide for the Spec-Ops 9. I liked it.
As for the preference on the Glock 9mm if you were to go polymer; You would have to compare the 2 guns in your own hands, shoot them, feel the balance, compare the trigger and action, and then decide. My feeling is that you can’t compare the two very different guns.
“To my limited knowledge”, most of the Glocks are completely manufactured in Austria, although some have just the top half made there and the polymer frames molded and finally assembled in Smyrna, GA. Wilson’s Spec-Ops 9 is completely custom hand made to order in the USA. Everyone is different, but if I had (4) 9mm Glocks, I would look for someone who would be willing to trade me for one of these Wilson Spec-Ops 9. I liked it that much. But that’s just me.
My feeling; buy the gun you like, the one you like to shoot, the one you like to carry, and appreciate. As long as you buy one. :-)

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]]> By: Carl http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-21208 Carl Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:39:09 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-21208 I've heard it said about 9mm 1911's that the recoil feels funny, like the slide is to heavy and thus moves slower than usual, so you can feel it return to bettery. Good for you that you like the gun, Heather. I think if I hade $2000 to spend on polymer pistols though, I'd end up with four Glocks... I’ve heard it said about 9mm 1911′s that the recoil feels funny, like the slide is to heavy and thus moves slower than usual, so you can feel it return to bettery.

Good for you that you like the gun, Heather. I think if I hade $2000 to spend on polymer pistols though, I’d end up with four Glocks…

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]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-21158 Steve Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:06:46 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-21158 Viking45acp, thanks for the review. Viking45acp, thanks for the review.

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]]> By: Viking45acp http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-21140 Viking45acp Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:13:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-21140 I shot the Spec-Ops 9 last week for the first time. Shoots as good as it looks. Very accurate. Polymer composite grip size felt a tiny bit larger than a single stack 1911, but fit my smaller hand just fine, especially considering there are (16) 9mm rounds in the clip. The texture and ribbing gave me excellent control without any discomfort like some stock grips. I shot nearly as well as the impressive target that came with the gun in my first outing. I can't say the same when I shoot a new .45acp, but the reduced recoil on this 9mm makes for improved accuracy for me, and probably others as well. The trigger is excellent, as all Wilson 1911's are, that I have shot. The slimmer rail on this redesigned Spec-Ops 9mm, looks and feels great. It was redesigned from the previous KZ-9mm. The size, length, balance, and weight felt perfect for the 9, movement to target was smooth and fast, and I liked the shorter 4.5" barrel on the 9mm(compared to my 5" barrel that I do like on my larger and heaver KZ.45acp) and the tritium sights. Because of the redesign, the gun does not feel like a 1911 .45acp with a retrofitted 9mm barrel. The redesign from the ground up was very smart, and worth the wait,....and ultimately the price. The only down side to all this redesign from scratch, and the thoughtful improvements by Wilson, is that Wilsons' cost to bring this gun to market obviously came at a price. Re-tooling is very expensive, ESPECIALLY when it is done right, and done right here in the USA. Several folks have complained at the $1,995 list price. (plus another $28.00 if you want the ambi-safety for weak-hand shooting which I recommend). We all hoped (me included) that it would be around the same price as the KZ-9mm, ~$1,500, maybe $1,600 at most. The additional $400.00 to $500.00 was a little painful at first, HOWEVER, after admiring the workmanship and then firing the first 300 rounds through the gun, I forgot all about the price. Most of the guns that folks are trying to compare to this "expensive" 1911 9mm Wilson, are not custom hand made in the US of A. Did I mention that this was really fun to shoot? I submitted "Surgical Defense 1911-9" for it's new name. I thought for sure I was going to win that gun with that name. I still like my name better than Spec-Ops 9, but apparently Bill Wilson did not agree with me. Too bad for me, because I would really like to have another one of these for my significant other to go with her new carry-purse. Without a picatinny light rail, this gun will most likely not see Special Ops work as many of you have stated, but I prefer to hand-hold (weak-hand) and control my Surefire E2D LED Defender flashlight (200 lumens) when cleaning a room anyway. As for holsters, this 1911 Spec-Ops 9mm fit all 4 of my 1911 holsters perfect! Since a few people have asked about holster fit here for this new 9mm, my favorite holster for this gun is a BLACKHAWK.com (made in Italy) leather holster Model; Compact Askins Leather Concealment Colt Gov't/Comm Size 01 that I purchased from Wholesale Sports in Oregon for $60.00. (also available on-line http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Com...,1170,1418.htm It is a very nice soft Italian leather that fits the Spec-Ops 9 as if I had sent them the gun for 2 weeks to design a holster. And, even though my KZ-45acp has a slightly wider slide, this holster also fits that gun like a glove. I am also enjoying the less expensive 9mm ammo while still shooting with a single action 1911 gun using the same muscle memory as my 1911 45acp's. I shot the Spec-Ops 9 last week for the first time. Shoots as good as it looks. Very accurate. Polymer composite grip size felt a tiny bit larger than a single stack 1911, but fit my smaller hand just fine, especially considering there are (16) 9mm rounds in the clip. The texture and ribbing gave me excellent control without any discomfort like some stock grips.
I shot nearly as well as the impressive target that came with the gun in my first outing. I can’t say the same when I shoot a new .45acp, but the reduced recoil on this 9mm makes for improved accuracy for me, and probably others as well. The trigger is excellent, as all Wilson 1911′s are, that I have shot. The slimmer rail on this redesigned Spec-Ops 9mm, looks and feels great. It was redesigned from the previous KZ-9mm.
The size, length, balance, and weight felt perfect for the 9, movement to target was smooth and fast, and I liked the shorter 4.5″ barrel on the 9mm(compared to my 5″ barrel that I do like on my larger and heaver KZ.45acp) and the tritium sights. Because of the redesign, the gun does not feel like a 1911 .45acp with a retrofitted 9mm barrel. The redesign from the ground up was very smart, and worth the wait,….and ultimately the price. The only down side to all this redesign from scratch, and the thoughtful improvements by Wilson, is that Wilsons’ cost to bring this gun to market obviously came at a price. Re-tooling is very expensive, ESPECIALLY when it is done right, and done right here in the USA. Several folks have complained at the $1,995 list price. (plus another $28.00 if you want the ambi-safety for weak-hand shooting which I recommend). We all hoped (me included) that it would be around the same price as the KZ-9mm, ~$1,500, maybe $1,600 at most. The additional $400.00 to $500.00 was a little painful at first, HOWEVER, after admiring the workmanship and then firing the first 300 rounds through the gun, I forgot all about the price. Most of the guns that folks are trying to compare to this “expensive” 1911 9mm Wilson, are not custom hand made in the US of A. Did I mention that this was really fun to shoot?
I submitted “Surgical Defense 1911-9″ for it’s new name. I thought for sure I was going to win that gun with that name. I still like my name better than Spec-Ops 9, but apparently Bill Wilson did not agree with me. Too bad for me, because I would really like to have another one of these for my significant other to go with her new carry-purse. Without a picatinny light rail, this gun will most likely not see Special Ops work as many of you have stated, but I prefer to hand-hold (weak-hand) and control my Surefire E2D LED Defender flashlight (200 lumens) when cleaning a room anyway.
As for holsters, this 1911 Spec-Ops 9mm fit all 4 of my 1911 holsters perfect! Since a few people have asked about holster fit here for this new 9mm, my favorite holster for this gun is a BLACKHAWK.com (made in Italy) leather holster Model; Compact Askins Leather Concealment Colt Gov’t/Comm Size 01 that I purchased from Wholesale Sports in Oregon for $60.00. (also available on-line http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Com…,1170,1418.htm
It is a very nice soft Italian leather that fits the Spec-Ops 9 as if I had sent them the gun for 2 weeks to design a holster. And, even though my KZ-45acp has a slightly wider slide, this holster also fits that gun like a glove.
I am also enjoying the less expensive 9mm ammo while still shooting with a single action 1911 gun using the same muscle memory as my 1911 45acp’s.

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]]> By: manville smith http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-17058 manville smith Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:08:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-17058 I actually like this pistol own one and love the looks its accurate comfortable and great for IDPA. :) I actually like this pistol own one and love the looks its accurate comfortable and great for IDPA. :)

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]]> By: Komrad http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-14363 Komrad Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:27:32 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-14363 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 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.

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]]> By: Frank Grimes http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-12636 Frank Grimes Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:06:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-12636 I would have called it the Wilson Combat Sassy Nine. Is it too late to re-name it?? I would have called it the Wilson Combat Sassy Nine. Is it too late to re-name it??

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]]> By: michelle http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-12281 michelle Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:28:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-12281 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." 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.”

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]]> By: Dr. Feelgood http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-10778 Dr. Feelgood Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:17:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10778 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. 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.

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]]> By: Doug http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-10750 Doug Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:49:02 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10750 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?? 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??

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]]> By: Blackwater http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-10746 Blackwater Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:40:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10746 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. 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.

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]]> By: Carl http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-10736 Carl Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:18:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10736 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? 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?

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]]> By: Kyle Huff http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-10727 Kyle Huff Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:15:05 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10727 Ugliest Wilson evar. Ugliest Wilson evar.

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]]> By: XxleoxX http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-10724 XxleoxX Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:57:27 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10724 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. 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.

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]]> By: Tony http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-10721 Tony Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:18:25 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10721 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 <i>friggin' thumb safety</i> 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 <i>forward</i> 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 <i>rear</i> part of the weapon...) but give me a break. 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.

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]]> By: AJ187 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-10720 AJ187 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:59:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10720 MOST GENERIC NAME EVER!!! Mike had some good ones though. MOST GENERIC NAME EVER!!! Mike had some good ones though.

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]]> By: kevin h http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-10718 kevin h Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:53:10 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10718 plastic is good in alot of places... just not in firearms.... plastic is good in alot of places… just not in firearms….

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]]> By: the pistolero http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/comment-page-1/#comment-10716 the pistolero Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:51:02 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10716 "...yes, I know it's a 1911, but what have you DONE to it?" “…yes, I know it’s a 1911, but what have you DONE to it?”

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