Best Budget 2011: MAC 9 DS Part II

The MAC 9 DS is back from ‪@monsoon_tactical‬
Zack and Andrew are joined by Vinny and Zach of Monsoon Tactical. Together they breakdown why the MAC is gaining so much traction and truly is a viable option for getting into the 2011 game on a budget.
Monsoon Upgrades: GHEGHIS KOMP, Cherry Blossom Stipple, OD Green Cerakote (Frame only), 10lb recoil spring, slight trigger adjustments to the factory trigger (no new trigger parts).
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[@cam2ss1le14]

I picked up my MAC 9 DS about 3 months ago. I have put about 500 rounds down range, and the MAC ran flawless. I was a Glock guy and carried a Glock for 15+ years but I wanted a change and the MAC 9 fit the bill. I have not changed any internals, but I have added a Streamlight TLR-1 HL light and a Holosun 507C red dot. For me, the MAC 9 is an excellent gun that shoots great. I have numerous years of tactical experience and also being a firearms instructor. Yes, the MAC 9 is not a Staccato, but it sure beats the hell out of a Springfield Prodigy and other similar handguns. I have no regrets purchasing the MAC 9 and I carry it everyday.

[@marcuzmontana]

Same. I agree with your statement. I threw a SRO on mine and it runs perfect

[@mschulz55]

Have had my Mac 1911DS for 3 months changed the recoil and hammer springs added a red dirt trigger shoe it’s at 3k rounds and it just runs ,always have had a couple 1911s favorite platform

[@Thomas-vt7cz]

Like the intro fellas got neck cramps... First of all Vinny hurt a lot of guys feelings by speaking the truth, lmao... Learn how to shoot and stop complaining yeah! I like that guy! Very good video guys... I was wailing for this one but one thing, what was done to the MAC 9DS??? Lol... 😎

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

We went over it in the video, and it's in the video description. GENGHIS KOMP, Cherry Blossom Stipple, OD Green Cerakote, 10lb recoil spring, and Vinny tuned the stock trigger.

[@Thomas-vt7cz]

@@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER Sorry, 😎

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

@@Thomas-vt7czno worries man! Made me do a double check to make sure I put it in the description though 😂

[@Thomas-vt7cz]

@@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER I didn't scroll down far enough... 😎

[@SS-tr5ru]

1200 thru my Mac without a single failure. Highly recommended

[@nunyabusiness1755]

A great gun for those on tight budget, but don’t want a striker fired

[@Dakotastohner]

Guntainment at its finest. Keep em comin!

[@NEWYORK577]

These guys giving you good information in there videos. Don't just look and take. In the information so you can hit the like button. Great jobs and great video. Guys

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

Thanks for that!

[@Omfghellokitty]

The muscle.. looks over *I guess* dang that was harsh

[@spencereades1938]

Lol love zachs inglorious bastards 🤌 reference

[@GB58777]

We will be doing some business soon I hope. Nice video

[@stevenfikes5392]

Just got off the phone with Monsoon and Valor......Recently sold a C2 with the ice comp. Seeing this thing, (and I ordered one today) and its close resemblance to a P...... comping it, and having some fun to make it an EDC that's a blast to shoot is exciting!

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

This thing with the Monsoon treatment…chef’s kiss! Anything Vinny touches turns to gold.

[@Iamnothere1775]

My MAC 9 DS 4.25” became my main carry gun. The MAC 9 DS and my USP-C 9mm are my main carry guns. What’s the website and contact to have that modification done to my MAC?

[@robertmiller3562]

Would love to see a review on the LFA Appolo 11 Compact

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

We’re working on that soon.

[@Bedbassandbeyond]

So...comp further up towards the end of the barrell....or back more, behind the front sights. More dwell time?

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

Front sight relocated. Comp up front, front iron behind that.

[@markela1313]

I'd like to see ur review of Apollo 11 by LFA. N AFTER REVIEW head to head with mac 9 ds n Apollo 11, maybe some other ones like Tisas, n Prodigy. Compact vs. Full size. Stack vs. tuned vs. modified. Just a thought. Also, something to do for u guys. More content. Many guys want to see them head to head comparison. Honest opinions. Thx much. Good luck to everyone. God bless us all.

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

In the future. We’re actively working that.

[@dougcowdery9478]

WooHooooo!

[@robiebarrick1818]

Thank you for this video after t.rex’s podcast! 😂

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

Did Lucas say something about the MAC? Hard to keep up with all the gun-tubers.

[@robiebarrick1818]

@@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER no just talking about not politically correct gun tubers lol

[@williamcarter1381]

Great information

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

Glad you liked it

[@BrassAngels]

Cheers N Beers Ladds! 🇺🇲🤘

[@anthonythornton3033]

How do you enter in the contest 🤔

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

Like, Comment, Subscribe. That's it!

[@andymola3911]

Id like to see a review with the LFA Apollo 11. They are both in the same price category, but the LFA is made in the US.

[@Bursar60]

Shit, sold mine.

[@delb15]

It gave u issues?​@@Bursar60

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

We’ll look into it 😉

[@markela1313]

Did u get urs as first came out, I've seen the Apollo 11 by LFA is doing way better, compared to the first ones coming out. Yes, it needs a tune

[@Bursar60]

@markela1313 It was like February after it had some updates. It didn't run really bad per se, but had so many little fitment headaches with holsters, magwells etc where it's slightly off. Mine had a few issues like incredibly tough safety, the safety disconnector once in a while giving me a dead trigger. Some coating deficiency it seemed like. Was also hitting way off from point of aim and sights not adjustable. Thought i was crazy but I had other pistols with me to confirm i just suddenly forgot how to aim.

[@JoeCoolakaDDD]

Get a Stealth Arms Platypus

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

I’ve been debating it actually. Stay tuned, that may make it into a video at some point.

[@carrollwaters5375]

What kind of price for these modifications on the Mac ds ?

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

All in (including the MAC), you're like $1600.

[@jdavis6099]

5-700$ smh I just check their site

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

@@jdavis6099yep. Worth every penny too!

[@kevinwyatt851]

I have the Mac 9ds with all Atlas gun work internals an monsoon tactical red dirt trigger I also has my local gun smith Gulf coast coating and repair port the barrel an slide i have 500 rounds an this thing performs like a dream never have shot a staccato or own one this is my first 2011 and I can run the s*** out of it

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

They’re basically a cheat code

[@2asyndicate651]

Awesome stuff guys!!!!

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

Thanks!

[@pogeegitz]

Great, now where can you actually find one?

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

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[@Homerunhitta2525]

👍

[@spencerwarren9219]

Only person i have heard say prod is a pos. Mine shoots better then my biddies staccoto c2 and he even agrees. Yes done some up grades.

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

To each their own. I know plenty of Prodigy owners that like their guns. However, the vast majority we've dealt with have buyers remorse. It got to the point where we don't even carry the gun in the store anymore. To be clear though, the point we were trying to make is that the Prodigy is a POS for the cost of the gun. If that thing was in the $800-$900 range, it would be a different story. Though $1300-$1400 for a gun you have to mod to get functional...just doesn't seem right.

[@spencerwarren9219]

@@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER the only 2011 ibwould buy under 1000 is tesa Mac 9 with a brushless bull barrel. No way I wouldn't own a 2011 without a bull barrell. I know other people had issue with gen 1 prodigy. But from what I researched those issues mainly the over cericoating on railes being the issue is corrected kow with SA with the gen 2.

[@22Enfield]

If you are a crap shooter with a lower price gun. You'll be a crap shooter with an expensive gun. Just because a gun is expensive does not make you a better shooter

[@BUCKEYESHOOTINGCENTER]

I can unequivocally state I'm a much better shot with this MAC than I would be with a Hi Point. There is something to be said about quality guns performing better. If your fundamentals suck, then they're going to be more present on lower quality guns. Higher end guns have a tendency to hide fundamental training flaws.