2011 Talk: How Does the Stealth Arms Platypus Compare to Other Double Stack 1911s

[@bonjovi2757]

I appreciate the vertical format of your video. It has a nice 2008 vibe.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

thank you!! works out great for the 90% or viewers watching on their phones. but for the pc fuds not so much

[@brannonbenjamin203]

This such a great video! I can’t wait to see more of you and your Platy!!

[@Targetacquiredtv]

well thank you very much man!!

[@V30751]

Great review! Been enjoying your vids. Subscribed.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

thank you!!

[@OnPoint2AT]

Yessir great review fasho. Platypus definitely one of my gun goals. Can’t wait to pick up my first 1911/2011 🥶🥶🫡🫡🤙🤙

[@Targetacquiredtv]

much appreciated!! ive run the platypus a ton since i made this video even in a couple uspsa matches and as of now its my favorite gun. i like it better than either of my staccatos which is saying alot

[@theshamanist113]

Ordered mine in March should be done soon cant wait. Totally agree about the colors, it’s crazy that people actually get wild colors on their guns. Thanks for the info

[@Targetacquiredtv]

yeah ive got friends that do crazy colors on all their guns. and i get it, you want to make it special and unique to you, its just not for me. now i have had a couple guns cerakoted in camo patterns myself. neutral and darker colors i dont mind and in some cases i think look really good. i even know of a guy that got his platypus done in like a plum purple and black and it looks pretty cool honestly.

[@LopezArms]

You've been killing the game lately bro !! The 2011 whisperer in the flesh. Great review man , love that you show shots and explain. Good job JP. 💯🔥

[@Targetacquiredtv]

im the low to mid tier 2011 version of 2A n LA LOL thanks bro

[@politicalpolarbear]

Question, with the finger grooves, do you see that you rub up against the safety lever with your thumb? One review said that they had the grooves and they were rubbing up against that piece.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

i havent had that issue yet that i can recall. i run this gun as my full time uspsa limited optics gun so i shoot it quite a bit in matches weekly and really cant report a single issue or thing i dislike about it.

[@DavidCastagno]

Tip: Once you decide on the colors you want in the customizer, take the time to order some Cerakote swatches. You can get 10 swatches for free just pay shipping. That's how I decided on Tungsten and Midnight blue combo. Also, the Cerakote prices have changed lately. The pistol I ordered in May for $1880 is now $2100 on the website. Most of the cost is in the way the charge for Cerakote backfills. Use Armor black if you're building 1 now. No charge for it.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

those are some great tips man thank you!! id love to see what that tungsten and midnight blue looks like!! send it to my instagram if youre on there @targetacquiredtv !!

[@averyostrowsky8692]

Great video, brother. I believe you can contact SA to see if they can do a re-fit for a bull barrel. SA just finished my build today. Hopefully I will have in my hands by next week depending on ship time. I ordered on March 21st when the wait times were 14-17 weeks. Took 1 day shy of 15 weeks to get ready to ship. I even ordered with an extra barrel, threaded, so I can suppress it. Likely took a few extra days to fit the barrel. To give idea of the price, it’s 5”, 2 colors total, prickle grip, raw bull barrel, funnel, ambi-safety, full rail, competition 2.5-3lb flat face trigger, RMR cut, NO IRONS so it has a totally clean top & a custom serial number. $2000 exactly + $380 for the extra black nitrite threaded barrel. Going to V8 port and copper PVD matte/flat finish the crowned raw barrel. Will post shipping wait time for those interested.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

thank you! And wow, that sounds dope as hell!! that copper pvd looks so good with black

[@JoeCoolakaDDD]

Received mine in April of last year. It's a great gun out of the bag. No hiccups at all

[@Targetacquiredtv]

@@JoeCoolakaDDD man I've been running it in competition since this review ans Holy shit am I impressed. It's my favorite gun right now

[@OldmanSnake]

Ordered in March. Picked up today. I carry a Staccato CS daily and the platypus is pretty darn close in quality. I got the bull barrel and fit is perfect.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

@@OldmanSnake I've got a couple staccatos and a few other 2011s and I'd say the platypus is every bit as good as any of them and I might even day it's better. Been running it in uspsa matches and continue to be impressed even without the bull barrel!

[@joerossi900]

I've got about 800 rounds through mine. Flawless. So smooth and very light recoil. Everyone who shoots it enjoys the experience.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

completely agree man, it might be my softest shooter. definitely among the flattest as well and the ergonomics just make it feel amazing in my hands. ive been running it in uspsa matches and with the 400 i put through it this morning at the range im right around 1k rounds and thouroughly impressed

[@vvirusty]

i got one and i dont have any glock mags either. i liked the price point for what you're getting and the mags work for the dirt cheap price

[@Targetacquiredtv]

for sure its a great value for what youre getting. slides super smooth, its feature rich, triggers great, no MIM parts and that direct mount optic cut is everything... and the cheap mags help too lol

[@tacticaltina]

Very practical and useful advice. Just subscribed.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

well thank you very much!!

[@Cajunboi023]

The options on their website are delta point pro, hs407k, Acro, Rmrcc, SRO/RMR. I'm new to the optic game. You said don't go with a cut that supports just one optic. Do any of those cuts support multiple optics??

[@Targetacquiredtv]

Yes ebery one of those cuts supports multiple optics other than the rmrcc. That's the only possible cut where you only have one option. Sro/rmr and ddp are most popular and have the most options. 407k is for smaller optics also known as the rmsc footprint

[@Cajunboi023]

@@Targetacquiredtv thanks bro!

[@Targetacquiredtv]

@@Cajunboi023 any time!!

[@bluenotz]

Nice Plat. I have the 4.25". What holster are you running with? I have the Holosun P.ID.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

I run the Blackhawk omnivore for owb and tier 1 msp for iwb. Both light bearing made for TLR1

[@bluenotz]

10-4, thank you

[@bluenotz]

Can the qls be attached or does it have to be blackhawk system?

[@Targetacquiredtv]

@@bluenotz I would think you could, I'm running mine on a boss hanger. It has multiple screw holes

[@manuelreyes7902]

The 4.25” is the commander? Is the 5 in government?

[@LANCE6148613]

what holster are you using

[@Targetacquiredtv]

for owb i run a blackhawk omnivore (light bearing) made to fit a tlr1. it fits all my guns since i have a tlr1hl or similar shaped and sized light on all of them. for iwb i run a tier 1 msp which is also made to fit all my guns as long as they have a tlr1 or similarly shaped and sized light.

[@DisruptiveDee]

Solid review! Makes me want to snag one of these damn things. I whole heartedly agree on the wacky colors people do on these, complete value killers. We're bad influence on each other lol. keep up the good work brotha 🤘

[@Targetacquiredtv]

im happy to return the favor lol youd be happy with your purchase if you got one bro, theyre legit.

[@DisruptiveDee]

@@Targetacquiredtv prodigy 4.25 gets here Wednesday, next week it looks like ill be hunting for one of these lol

[@blntwzrd]

3:00 "I saw he was selling a 5 inch, I'd been wanting to try a 5 inch, uhm...and it was, you know, I liked the look of this one so...I jumped on it, uhm...let's talk about that for a second. I've seen some others...uhh, that were for sale..." - Target Acquired ////this is how media manipulation works, this is a PSA to lock in////

[@Targetacquiredtv]

@@blntwzrd what are you even babbling about lol. Go smoke another blunt "wizard"

[@sofloking7334]

Great video brotha

[@Targetacquiredtv]

much appreciated bro!!

[@Johnwick2point0]

I still like it but I think I'll still go cs or c I like a 3 piece system good work brotha

[@Targetacquiredtv]

you know i love my staccatos bro you cant go wrong either way. but id definitely get it cut for a direct mounted optic even if its gotta be a ddp footprint.

[@vetsunite]

For those talking crap about turkish made weapons & referencing the xp pro , I have Tisas pistols and they have quality that's found on top tier for a fraction of the price. I don't do competition, I do practical training & I'm not worried as much as where they're made as much as functionality, parts/accessories availability & accuracy. If I can get those a lot cheaper in a Turkish made, then that's where I'm getting it.

[@revvaddictz]

Yea man the optic cut slides a game changer!! My custom sig p320 Norsso edition has a rmr/507c cut and man my dot is so low its basically cowitnessing my front sight lol and pin point accurate

[@revvaddictz]

Was always interested in Platypus.. Yea definitely bull barrel all the way.. I think my Sig Norsso is so accurate bc its a bull barrel!!!

[@Targetacquiredtv]

I'm saying bro.. every manufacturer needs to jump on board with this

[@Florida_tactitcian]

Great review

[@Targetacquiredtv]

thanks brother!

[@Citizen2ACitizenLLC]

I’m on week 10 of a 18 week lead time. Should have it by September….. I can’t wait. Great video Bro…. What holster are you running? Thanks for sharing. Just sub’d.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

im running a Blackhawk Omnivore (lightbearing) made to fit around 150 guns as long as they have a tlr1 or a light thats close to same dimensions. so far its worked with all my 2011s. for iwb i run a tier 1 msp thats also made to fit most guns as long as they have a tlr1 mounted on them and that fits all my guns as well!!

[@Citizen2ACitizenLLC]

@@Targetacquiredtv nice. That’s the exact light that I got for it. Does it take the QLS system? I have the fork laying around so I was gonna FFL with that set up

[@Targetacquiredtv]

@@Citizen2ACitizenLLC i believe the blackhawk would work with it, i run mine on a boss hanger. its got various hole patterns on the back for the different style belt clips it comes with or to run something else like i am. very inexpensive too!

[@Citizen2ACitizenLLC]

@@Targetacquiredtv got it. Thanks Bro

[@PnP-td1mt]

Most who have to odd optic cuts for them due to them being available quick. Sane for the colors. Stealth has these available quick usually

[@Targetacquiredtv]

that definitely makes sense!! the guy i spoke to with the rmrcc optic cut just said its good for keeping the slide profile slim. personally id rather wait for a gun i actually like the look of and can actually use the optic i want to on.

[@PnP-td1mt]

@@Targetacquiredtv I have a bull barrel 5” on order with their new grip grip texture. RMR cut. I have worked on a few of these that were bushing barrel. Wasn’t super impressed with them to be honest. The cerakote isn’t great and doesn’t hold up all that well. Mine will be ported (I cut my own ports) then DLC coated.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

@@PnP-td1mt to be honest, thats the one complaint ive seen and heard on multiple occasions, is the finish wears off too easily. but for what youre getting and the price id say thats a minor inconvenience. i like everthing youre doing with yours though, that should end up being an amazing gun

[@wilbrininger7986]

Good review man, your killing me with these guns though. I’m gonna be broke trying to keep up with you.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

dont try to keep up unless you wanna be broke every week worrying if youll make it to next pay day lol but hey at least youll have some cool guns... i got a problem man

[@forrestearwood9146]

I looked at a Platypus a couple of months ago at the range, I didn't care for the trigger not a good reset and no overtravel adjustment that I could see. If you can find a Bul Armory SAS tac 5 it has one of the best triggers in that price range which is much better than a Staccato P. And the slide is smoother.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

yeah that one you looked at might have had the duty trigger (4 - 4.5lbs). mine has the 3lb trigger and its as good as any of my others. i put it right up there with my hayes customs or my OA 2311. all have almost no take up, immediate wall, crisp break and immediate crisp reset. i had a bull tac sas ll lined up to trade for and guy backed out. one day ill get a bul for sure though.

[@weldingjunkie]

I hate to tell you this, but the platypus is a 1911 not a 2011 lol but great review

[@Targetacquiredtv]

yeah its in my title of the video lol "HOW DOES THE PLATYPUS COMPARE TO OTHER DOUBLE STACK 1911s?" but thank you.

[@jagmoss]

Dope vid bro

[@Targetacquiredtv]

thanks brother! you got one on the way dont you?

[@antoniobustamante548]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Targetacquiredtv]

🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@countslick2924]

I’m about 6 months out from getting mine lol

[@Targetacquiredtv]

and counting?? lol

[@mikeg7ga922]

In case you haven’t noticed platypus ain’t 2011 it’s DS 1911 big difference

[@Targetacquiredtv]

well the title literally says: "How does the stealth arms platypus compare to other DOUBLE STACK 1911s" so yeah im aware. its a two piece system. frame and grip are all one piece.

[@austinmurphy6359]

Stealth Arms jas terrible customer service. Had to contact them after I recieved my platypus. Front sight fell off after 5 mags and the paint job is terrible. Runs,bubbles, chips all over it. Customer service was rude and don't want to do anything about the situation at all. Which I was very shocked by especially after spending 2100 on a gun from them. SA sucks I'd avoid at all costs

[@Targetacquiredtv]

wow that is surprising to hear!! ive heard nothing but good things about their customer service!! even one story where the owner of company flew out to work on a guys gun in person lol. sorry you had that experience man. hopefully an isolated incident.

[@austinmurphy6359]

@Targetacquiredtv haha yeah not my experience. What really got me was how rude they were as well. After spending 2 grand and waiting 6 months they would be helpful and kind. Definitely will not be ordering another one like I had planned

[@Targetacquiredtv]

@@austinmurphy6359 yeah i dont blame you at that rate. i havent dealt with them at all as i got this gun second hand, but definitely good to know!

[@Targetacquiredtv]

@@nunyabusiness1755 thought you were addressing me at first and I'm like... I didn't say anything of the sort lol

[@austinmurphy6359]

@nunyabusiness1755 haha whatever makes you feel better. Gun was shipped back to them. Lots of problems. Worst customer service I've had from any gun company. I was shocked. And yes it took exactly 5 and a half months to get the gun. Ordered it on February 1st.

[@bananawatch8158]

100% agree with the colors. Seeing what colors people choose for their platypus tells you their IQ.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

@@bananawatch8158 lol definitely says something about their personality at the very least!!

[@bozscaggzz7475]

The Trijicon RMRcc is a useless optic. Sick gun.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

my thoughts exactly. cant understand how someone could choose that as their direct mount optic cut lol

[@jerrysuelter5602]

Lots of flinching going on there killer

[@Targetacquiredtv]

thanks pal!! keep up the great work as an internet expert!!

[@vetsunite]

If the platypus was a game changer, wait til Fusion releases the XP Pro. 400 less than the base platypus and if it's all they're saying it is, it'll definitely be a game changer. Who wouldn't want a good 2011 type for right around 1k?

[@Targetacquiredtv]

im not sold on it. it only comes in 4 inch model or close to that and looks snappy in videos ive seen. aslo doesnt offer direct optic mounting like the platypus does so i feel they missed an opportunity there. and then its not even a fraction as customizable as the platypus. so while it does look cool and price point is nice, i think the platypus is a much better option.

[@vetsunite]

​@Targetacquiredtv notice I compared base models. The XP Pro base is going to be the better deal than platypus base. If you're wanting custom, platypus is the way because nobody else offers it like they do.

[@Targetacquiredtv]

@@vetsunite maybe. but better deal doesnt always mean better value. time will tell, but as of now im not sold.

[@V30751]

@Targetacquiredtv @vetsunite The XP pro is made in Turkey by Ermox Defense not in the US like the Stealth Arms Platypus. For me that’s a big deal, may not be for others.

[@V30751]

For some reason my comment was deleted… XP Pro is made by Ermox Defense in Turkey not in the US like the Platypus. Ermox is not known for their quality.

[@moderngunguy3666]

And then you sell your Stryker fire guns for a gun that is not drop safe great idea bro lol

[@Targetacquiredtv]

multiple** 2011s. get it right.

[@moderngunguy3666]

@@Targetacquiredtv It is right

[@jamieguffey9628]

do you tell me what to doooooo!

[@moderngunguy3666]

Okay I'm out of here anybody that doesn't know how to take a video doesn't deserve fuse learn how to set it to landscape

[@Targetacquiredtv]

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[@moderngunguy3666]

@@Targetacquiredtv You poor thing..

[@jackomalley3687]

Atlas Erebus beats all if these

[@Targetacquiredtv]

@@jackomalley3687 lol you're comparing a 7k plus dollar gun to 2500 and below. What an observation!!

[@jackomalley3687]

@Targetacquiredtv ha once you go shoot an atlas this you'll never want to shoot any other gun I love my Atlas

[@Targetacquiredtv]

@jackomalley3687 i own an atlas titan rds. Like my masterpiece arms DS9 better. And my staccato XC