Comments on: Wilson Combat SPEC-OPS 9 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/ Firearms not Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:18:29 +1300 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: manville smith http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#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. :)

]]> By: Komrad http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#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.

]]> By: Frank Grimes http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#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??

]]> By: michelle http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#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.”

]]> By: Dr. Feelgood http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#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.

]]> By: Doug http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#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??

]]> By: Blackwater http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#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.

]]> By: Carl http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#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?

]]> By: Kyle Huff http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#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.

]]> By: XxleoxX http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#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.

]]> By: Tony http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#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.

]]> By: AJ187 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#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.

]]> By: kevin h http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#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….

]]> By: the pistolero http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#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?”

]]> By: Mike http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10715 Mike Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:44:45 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10715 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 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

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10714 Steve Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:43:41 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10714 truthsayer, HAHA, thats is AWESOME truthsayer, HAHA, thats is AWESOME

]]> By: truthsayer http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10713 truthsayer Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:42:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10713 I guess "Darth Browning" didn't tickle their fancy..... I guess “Darth Browning” didn’t tickle their fancy…..

]]> By: Vote For David http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10711 Vote For David Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:29:47 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10711 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 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?

]]> By: Tony http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10709 Tony Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:49:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10709 <i>"What do y’all think of the star burst grip pattern? I can’t say that I am a fan."</i> 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. :P “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. :P

]]> By: Freiheit http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10708 Freiheit Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:31:56 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10708 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. 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.

]]> By: Thomas http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10707 Thomas Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:09:18 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10707 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. 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.

]]> By: T Sarp http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10706 T Sarp Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:42:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10706 Well, I didn't win... Well, I didn’t win…

]]> By: Valhalla http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10705 Valhalla Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:04:42 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10705 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. 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.

]]> By: Spaker http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10703 Spaker Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:46:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10703 No rail? I thought this was posta be takticle spec opzz!! No rail? I thought this was posta be takticle spec opzz!!

]]> By: Erik http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10700 Erik Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:36:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10700 Is there a big demand for 9mm 1911's? Is there a big demand for 9mm 1911’s?

]]> By: Whitebread http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10699 Whitebread Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:39:06 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10699 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... 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…

]]> By: B Woodman http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10698 B Woodman Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:31:51 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10698 Too fancy. Too pricy. Too fancy.
Too pricy.

]]> By: Joe http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10695 Joe Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:00:12 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10695 The winner was a gentleman by the name of Douglas Ervin. It was in today's Tactical Wire. The winner was a gentleman by the name of Douglas Ervin. It was in today’s Tactical Wire.

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10692 Steve Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:27:22 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10692 Mike, this was the one. I can tell u it wasn't me ;) I am not sure who won. Mike, this was the one. I can tell u it wasn’t me ;)

I am not sure who won.

]]> By: Mike http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/11/wilson-combat-spec-ops-9/#comment-10691 Mike Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:26:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6700#comment-10691 So who won the gun?! This was the one we submitted names for. So who won the gun?! This was the one we submitted names for.

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