Bul Armory 1911 Commander

Hello and welcome to my channel. Today we take a look at the ‪@BULARMORY‬ 1911 Commander. In my opinion, this 1911 represents an amazing value with quality and features of 1911s costing twice as much (or more). What are your thoughts on this ‪@BULARMORY‬ 1911? I look forward to your comments.
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[@oldschool240]

I tell you, it took me over a year to finally find one of these. I actually accidentally stumbled on one at a local gun shop. It's chambered in 9mm, which I've read is an even softer shooter. First time I actually was able to feel/touch one. It is unbelieveable!! The fit & finish is what I paid over $2500 to King's gun works in Burbank, CA to achieve, and it didn't come close. Thanks for the review!

[@MDpolo]

Yeah, it’s an exceptional value and quality. Thank you so much for stopping by.

[@dannyp2267]

That is a beautiful 1911. That is an excellent find for that price. Thanks for bringing it to us. Bul seems to be putting out high quality firearms.

[@MDpolo]

They sure are. This is a wonderful firearm. Thank you for watching.

[@user-tm8tm6qf2c]

I picked one up 9 months ago as my 1st 1911. It is one of my favorite handguns to shoot. You gotta love 45acp!

[@MDpolo]

I agree with you. It’s a wonderful 1911 and a great value at this price point. Thank you so much for stopping by.

[@todddunham2790]

Bought a Bul 1911 Government, outstanding gun, will purchase more, great craftsmanship one of the most underrated manufacturers, probably one of the best gun companies

[@MDpolo]

I completely agree. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@clintwestwood1895]

Bul armory seems to be making some awesome stuff, I want to get my hands on one and check it out.

[@MDpolo]

It is all personal preference but I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. I absolutely love mine. Thank you for stopping by.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

What a great shooter. You're right, we just don't see them out there as often as we'd like. Kudos for finding one at a reasonable price, that also looks as great as it shoots! 👍👍

[@MDpolo]

It is a fantastic shooter and it fits so well in my hand. The camera does not do it justice. It looks so much nicer in person. Tremendous value in this 1911. As always, thank you very much for stopping by.

[@googlechicken]

Bul makes the Magnum Research 1911s as well and they are a lot easier to find they are literally the same gun. These are by far the best 1911 you can buy for under 1000 dollars

[@jerryhagel2466]

I have the Magnum Research 10mm 1911 version could not be happier just a good quality 1911 out of the box. I have not ot had 1 malfunction, craftsmanship is on point everything is well fit. You get so much for a great price.

[@bill-qv3er]

I have had mine for about 6 months. Probably the nicest 1911 I have owned. My trigger is 3 1/2 lbs with a very clean break. I have changed the sights to Novak 3 dot. Great gun, no issues.

[@MDpolo]

They are very well-made and exceptional value for the money. Thank you for stopping by

[@MyPointofPew]

I had one of these custom made with a rail, the gold trigger and bull barrel. It was my first "custom" pistol and mannn are they good. For the price, hard to beat, just absolutely gorgeous and smooth. I ended selling it to a friend to upgrade my Colt Gold CUP - which ended up being a really good choice.

[@MDpolo]

They are an exceptional value and quality. Thank you for watching!

[@jaylerman7864]

Beautiful gun. Thank you.

[@MDpolo]

The camera doesn’t do it justice. It looks so much nicer in person. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@WeTheArmed]

Looks fantastic! Love to see the front strap checkering included!

[@MDpolo]

Yea! Quite amazing at the price point. Thank you for stopping by.

[@quarters-eye8922]

Very nice 😎👍👍👍

[@MDpolo]

Thanks for the visit.

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

I missed this video when it first came out. I bought two from bul. My edc is the 1911ultra lightweight in 45cal. 3.5 inch two tone bull barrel. It gives my dan wesson a run for it's money. 950.00 vs 1600. Absolutely flawless, colt may have come up with the officers model but bul definitely perfected it. Great video.

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much for your kind words and for taking the time to watch. I can’t wait to get my hands on more firearms from Bul.

[@settleschris1965]

I have their Axe cleaver and love it, but really want this one!

[@joeycassels]

Paid $750for mine with a small green fiber optic front sight. The guy said it was rare and factory. Best shooter, best deal I’ve ever made . Have all the name brands but this is special.

[@MDpolo]

What did he say was rare about it? Is it simply because you don’t see many of them out there or is there something special about the model itself?

[@jalcanites2939]

Where did you get it for 750?

[@Defenze]

Just now viewing this video of your Bul Armory 1911 Commander. I have one of these guns and am just gaga over it. It is the first 1911 I have ever owned and it is a fantastic shooter. I bought mine at a local gun store for about the price you bought this one. I now own three other 1911's and have judged them all by the Bul Armory model. The others I own are fine shooters also, and I carry all three in a rotation of guns that includes one striker fired pistol, the CZ P-10c. But none will ever capture my heart like the Bul.

[@MDpolo]

And bring so much value for the money spent. They are absolutely awesome. Congratulations on your purchase. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@michaelvrchota4089]

Beautiful piece and well done on showing it to us. Is the take down and cleaning a simple process? Many thanks!

[@MDpolo]

I’m sorry. I should’ve addressed that in the video. Yes, like a regular 1911. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@markfrank0924]

I saw one the other day at the range but in Government size, and it was amazing, too. As you have mentioned, everything about this gun shoots above its pay grade. It is as good in fit and finish as 1911's, costing twice the money. Racking this baby is buttery, and the trigger pull, well, it seems super premium. The grip is, as you say, supple, sublime. I love this gun; not only does she have a pretty face and body, but she knows how to use it. The only complaint you mentioned is the sighting, which I, too, will change out of the box.

[@MDpolo]

Yeah, I love this 1911. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@mikeogden5256]

I like it …

[@kenpojeb]

Gorgeous gun. I'm in the market for a 45 acp. Not too big but big enough for a large hand. Is this considered a full size gun?

[@MDpolo]

It’s not a full size 1911. It does have a full-size grip with a shorter slide. I think it’s the best 1911 for the money. Thank you for stopping by.

[@chrisblake1918]

Bul makes fantastic tools!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MDpolo]

They sure do! Thank you for stopping by.

[@oobihdahboobeeboppah]

I just shot mine for the first time on Monday at the indoor range. My first 45ACP and 1911. I don't see any need to spend more than the $850 I did (lightly used). I did my research independently and I settled on the BUL. I strongly recommend to clean any gun new or used before you shoot it. The very first round I put though it had a failed casing so when it was shot, it felt like a .22, no recoil at all. Come to find out almost all the gases exited out the ejector port while the bullet bounced off the target. Once inspected it was cleared and subsequent shots were fine. The BUL stays true to the robustness of the original 1911 with only minor, non-conflicting upgrades. Nice gun, easier to shoot as a 9mm.

[@MDpolo]

I absolutely love this 1911 and will never sell it. Thank you for stopping by and congratulations on your purchase.

[@sshehata69]

Nice Review. Great Pistol, got mine on April (45ACP) had an issue with the extractor , sent to Bul armory and they took care of the problem. love how it shoot, trigger is sensitive , I hate their customer service, I definitly recommend this pistol . and I got mine for $799

[@MDpolo]

Nice price. Thank you for watching!

[@dfabove9108]

I just ordered some parts and the service and website are great ! Good prices TOO !

[@MadHatter-cu5op]

I've wanted one of these for some time now. I haven't found one yet "in the flesh," but based on all I've heard, I may just go ahead and order one in 45 ACP. Ironically, what turned me on to them was all the great things I kept hearing about the Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911's, and then I found that BUL actually makes them.

[@MDpolo]

I don’t think you will regret the purchase. Fantastic 1911 for the money. Thank you for stopping by.

[@jamescarter4175]

Great price for such a nice 1911. Great shooting too!

[@MDpolo]

It is an amazing value for the quality. Such a good shooter. I love this 1911.

[@tberkoff]

These are sold out everywhere and prices are all over the place. Where did you find it?

[@MDpolo]

Range USA in Carmel Indiana. It’s the only one that I’ve seen come in. Thank you for stopping by.

[@tyvozar8229]

i bought one this summer, the gun is beautiful and handles well, the two magazines i received with the gun are junk.

[@MDpolo]

I use Wilson Combat mags with all my 1911’s.

[@dfabove9108]

Mec-Gar magazines are terrific ! A lot of euro brands use them ! I have about 20 or so in 9 & .45 ,good as Wilson and Chips !

[@stevel7501]

Picked up a sas 2 tac 4.25 about 2 months ago, build quality is very nice, definitely worth the $.

[@MDpolo]

They are worth every penny. Thank you very much for stopping by

[@jimmynguyen4740]

Love mine.

[@easa1912svk]

I have had this one in 9mm for two years, about 2-3 thousand rounds, apart from the malfunction where the slide would not catch open after last round (due to the fact that I have never cleaned the magazines) it worked like a sewing machine. Traded it for the Beretta 92G Elite LTT and regretting it ever since.

[@MDpolo]

I wish mine was in 9 mm, but this is the only one that I found locally and have not seen another one since. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@dfabove9108]

Have both 9mm & .45 acp ,you did not mention the texture on the slide release and the extented slide safety,so many little touches that BUL builds-in ,I can never remember them all !!! LOL

[@Xploit66]

Which do you prefer to shoot? trying to decide between the two. I feel like the softer recoil of the 9mm will make it more enjoyable (and cheaper). But I also don't have anything chambered in 45acp yet, all my pistols are 9mm. Partially so I can just buy one type of ammo, but I feel like some variety wouldn't be bad.

[@midwestg4105]

Nice group!

[@MDpolo]

Thank you.

[@davidascher1801]

Well presented, Not allowed up here, but enjoyed yours.

[@MDpolo]

Thank you kindly!

[@inspectorman2018]

I've been considering their 2011 4.25". Gotta order it but I've been seeing that everyone that reviews it seems to like it. My reservation is the proprietary mags.

[@MDpolo]

I understand that. Thank you for watching!

[@derekhightower1903]

Old school 1911 guy, all my guns ar 5 inch barrels . Have you had any jam problems with the shorter barrel shooting 45 acp?

[@MDpolo]

Not a single hiccup. It’s been flawless. Thank you for stopping by.

[@derekhightower1903]

Thanks,. got both on order,like the whole set up, the cone line on that barrel is my kind of Good!

[@PJ35]

I just brought the 9mm version absolutely a great 1911! I don’t think you can anything better for twice the price

[@MDpolo]

I completely agree. Thank you for watching.

[@jefferyjorski1739]

Love mine

[@MDpolo]

They are very, very nice. Thank you for watching.

[@choppin_wit_chan1762]

Getting one this week

[@MDpolo]

Congratulations!

[@drdmb3]

It is absolutely beautiful. In the.45 ACP version, can you get 10round magazines for it? Do you know if anyone makes 10 round magazines for it?

[@MDpolo]

Yes, Wilson Combat does. They work just fine. Thank you for watching.

[@AGC828]

Any MIM parts?? Curious. Not that it REALLY matters. Just curious....as sthere are mor companies putting out quality firearms with all forged parts for good prices. BUL Armory ...and compies like them (Canik, Arex, Tisas.....) just proves we don't NEED TO spend $50000-plus to get a "good pistol". ...that a lot of the time those "custom" guns companies are just highly inflating theeir asking prices becasue htey can (good marketing PLUS lots of "gun nerds" willing to pay the prices..so they can feel important at the range and at Tx BBQ's...easier to afford payments on a 1911 vs a Porsche).....I mean REALLY....BUL Armory guns like this one...has features found on "custom 1911's"...even Wilson's don't offer 25 LPI checkering..heh...kind of surprising....they're at 30 lpi front -chckering and i think back, top of slide.....even Springfield offers 20 LPI checkering on their TRP...."hand-fitted"....etc... So hard for ME to justify spending 3ven $30000 on guns that are not THAT MUCH better than a $1700 gun if at all...lot of it is cosmetics (unique metal work on the outside...e.g. style of serrations...wider, narrower, blacked sectins of serrarions...heh...big WOOOP11 though a few have COMPs, lightening cuts...which you can find on sub $1700 polymer guns so...heh).... Trick is to not get suckered into the marketing from all the compoanies just trying to make more money....most "features" we donm't actually need ..accessories we don't need e.g. RDS (unless for sport shooting...no need in defensive situations since htey are "up close and personal" under 10 yars)..)....

[@shreddinjoe]

If I can find one for around the MSRP, it's mine...so far, even on gun broker, people are high grossing ....over charging by $300-400

[@MDpolo]

Yeah, the problem is that they’re pretty scarce. But I do recommend you get one if you can find one. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@derekhightower1903]

QUESTION?? after a year found one just like yours in 9mm. Yours an mine has SP-serial number plus stippling on slide lock,no 1911 above commander logo and no black hammer,something is different on this model. Does anybody know why these are different??

[@MDpolo]

I don’t have an answer to your question, but that would be an interesting phone call to Bul Armory. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@rowdystam]

All Black and ambi safety and I would be all in.

[@MDpolo]

All black would look really cool. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@silverbackgorilla2112]

I like mine, it has been great and was only $800

[@MDpolo]

You get so much for your money. I love mine. As always, thank you very much for stopping by.

[@AndrewSzekely]

bought this model in 9mm/45acp for the cost of one (1) Dan Wesson.

[@MDpolo]

The value they bring to the table is quite outstanding. Congratulations on your purchases.

[@choppin_wit_chan1762]

Yeap that’s Rangeusa

[@Pawsforreal]

They cost around 1000 now or more

[@MDpolo]

Absolutely! Thank you so much for stopping by.

[@mikeogden5256]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@settleschris1965]

I know Range USA doesn’t have one, right?

[@MDpolo]

The one I purchased for the video I have seen so far. Thank you for stopping by.

[@noahlabiche4066]

I'm interested in knowing which sights you install. These commanders and government models are so crisp to shoot.

[@MDpolo]

This one is 100% as it came from the factory. I have not modified it in any way.

[@onpsxmember]

And you shoot it well. The group is better than the one with the Atlas Athena. The Bul Commander looks nice. No big text on it, just smooth matt. The play in the trigger and the edges on the top of the grip safety bug me. With how you showed the movement I wonder if some vertical play can be beneficial if one isn't exactly pressing straight back but a bit up/down and the trigger allows it instead of having the movement induced in the whole pistol. I also wonder if anyone makes those rolling triggers like some AR match triggers. EDIT: The structure on the safety is a nice detail. How does it break down with the full length guide rod? Is it available with a rail? If you don't have your trigger gauge with you, testing the grip safety and testing for play is missing. Have a swell weekend.

[@MDpolo]

I shoot I as if it was made for me. Love it.

[@jalcanites2939]

Can not find it anywhere.

[@MDpolo]

Mine is the only one that I’ve seen locally. Thank you for stopping by.

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

Bul armory online store. I've bought 2 from them.

[@zebwalton979]

They’re nice, but I’m more interested in more reliable sidearms which have greater capacity and combat proven. Range toys and safe queens aren’t prudent any longer. I just sold my BUL commander. HK is where it’s at.

[@MDpolo]

I understand what you’re saying if capacity is an issue, but don’t you think the 1911 design has been combat proven? Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@zebwalton979]

It was. But did it undergo the same testing or was it meant to perform at the same rigorous specifications as today’s combat-proven arms? It’s an antiquated design; low capacity, heavy, jams/malfunctions without regular maintenance. It’s an iconic design... it’s beautiful. But having it sit around in a safe and bringing it out on occasion to have fun at the range just doesn’t make sense to me. It’s not something that one reaches for in a SHTF situation, unless that’s all you have. I think I paid $900 for my BUL 9mm Commander, and I sold it for about the same. That, as well as others which were ‘safe queens’, had tied up money that could’ve been spent on optics, ammo, parts, windmill (we actually used the money to purchase a windmill that pumps water from a well to a holding tank), and other things I need more. Having a couple of proven, modern sidearms (USP is still relevant), is all one needs unless you’re a collector and have extra resources to spend on things you don’t need. That said, the BUL exceeded the Dan Wesson I had in every way and was half the price. It even exceed my Colt in quality/design and was a few hundred less than that one too. It’s a very, very well-designed 1911, except for the breakdown... I didn’t like the having to use a paper clip to capture the spring.

[@MDpolo]

@@zebwalton979 the paper clip thing gets to me as well.

[@kenedge3665]

Sorry you sold yours, this design has won several WARS! These guns are for real MEN! If you hit what you are aiming at, then 7 to eight rounds of .45 acp will usually git er done! I keep one with me at all times, But HK builds a most excellent sidearm also! Have a speshul day!