BUL Armory SAS II Ultralight 3 25 Tabletop Review and Field Strip

[@GBGuns]

Full review, specs, and more in the article: www.gbgunsdepot.com/post/bul-armory-sas-ii-ultralight-3-25

[@spoot8835]

Nice was hoping you do this as a Deep dive tabletop. I really want one of these for my carry gun. Such a beautiful firearm.

[@stephanie_beth]

A truly beautiful gun IMHO. And clever packaging, really like the soft carrying case.

[@GBGuns]

It's a piece of art, just like the Axe C Tomahawk is.

[@Icecream-edible]

Do you like beans?

[@Curveball]

Your review played a part in me buying one. I love it. It's a fantastic EDC gun.

[@GBGuns]

I've been really i.pressed with how comfortable it it for carry

[@harlanchen5935]

Great introduction! Has carried this for half year. No issue,comfortable and confident.

[@edhuber3557]

At the price (& having seen the range performance video), I could see the argument to save & get this, as 1-&-just-1 superb pistol.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

As a Machinist I have great admiration for this gun, very nice detail ..I picked up a bunch of mags while I could get them to.. Can't wait to see this at the range , seems to have tight tolerance on every component. And that case is very nice .. Enjoyed the review , Thanks .. & Stay warm

[@whatsup24_7]

I have this pistol and one other from BUL. I like them a lot and they've been extremely reliable. The quality is very good.

[@scottmackey4182]

Just picked one up and looking forward to it being my new EDC.

[@dandvreveiws5765]

Looking forward to your shooting review. Very interesting small 1911 style gun. Many small details make this gun very interesting.

[@GBGuns]

You can see the range video in the article (pinned comment)

[@HighRoad317]

I so appreciate the professional approach to your pistol reviews! Your not just putting out content for likes and views.

[@GBGuns]

Thank you

[@gort4016]

Interesting review. Would seem to be a nice alternative to the Staccato CS (and at a lower price I'm sure). Look forward to the range testing video.

[@killacoiler1707]

What is very impressive about this firearm is that it is a 2011 grip format in an Springfield EMP barrel length. It uses very forward thinking in its design by combining some of the best materials and manufacturing processes that help to keep the weight down without sacrificing any stability of functionality. Those rails are freaking beefy and rather long which will equate to much better cycling and accuracy. I have had my eye on this pistol for a while now, but unfortunately life keeps getting in the way of me having the expendable cash to purchase one yet. I am anxious to hear your thoughts on it because it isn't the cheapest firearm in a 1911/2011 catalog but many have said that the price is justified in the quality and handling.

[@user-jetmachinist]

Now this little 1911 grabbed my attention , beautiful and its a Bul armory . Lets see how it does when you shoot it .

[@WaterZer0]

Very unique and lovely looking gun. I know Underwood has very consistently loaded ammo, and I imagine their casings are sized consistently as well.

[@highxj]

Follow up, I received mine and immediately detail stripped it. I wanted to refit the grip safety for an earlier release, and examine the internals. The important parts, hammer and sear, disconnector and ejector are nicely finished machined parts. The thumb and grip safeties, and slide stop, are MIM. I'm well satisfied and everything is perfectly fitted. This appears to be a significant step up in quality compared to the Prodigy, at the same price point. Range testing will have to wait for a bit better weather!

[@paulscountry456]

Thanks for showing those sights, I like that little thing.

[@paulcallaway71]

Damn nice looking pistol.

[@rickgrumpp2845]

A little clarification on dropping the slide on an empty chamber. It is actually harmful. The sear hooks get battered against the hammer when you do that. Another person alluded to that earlier. There is an episode of Gun Guys where Bill Wilson talks about that. I believe it's also in the Jerry Kuhnhausen books in the 1911. Stay warm & Merry Christmas everybody.

[@chadgau2808]

You two are awesome, love your note about the gap for the extractor on this barrel, you know your 1911’s. I have two of these (one non-comp, one comp) and know of the extractor slamming with slide release but didn’t see this relief in the barrel, brilliant.

[@georgekirby3361]

I want this one bad.

[@mi_cheap_guns2925]

I own the previous version of this, I really like it! The small tweaks they made to the 2nd Gen version make me a little jealous! I find it to be a great gun for the money, especially if you appreciate the slide milling and barrel fluting. For a short barrel handgun, it is an excellent shooter and great capacity for such a small package. After I bought this, all the 8/9/10 round 9mm 1911’s don’t seem to make much sense. I’d love a Staccato, but for a grand less the Bul Armory is very good!

[@GBGuns]

From what I understand this is actually a fourth generation of this model. In the past they offered it as a custom build with options, but after a few years of Americans generally asking for the same thing they standardized this build so they could produce more and offer it at a lower cost.

[@mi_cheap_guns2925]

@@GBGuns I wish I could get the mag well and the thumb safety that’s on the newest version got my older model, but they say they don’t sell parts separately. I still love what I have, it’s definitely in the “keeper” category. Good table top, look forward to seeing if you think it’s as good of a shooter as I do.

[@GBGuns]

@mi_cheap_guns2925 there's something cool about having older versions too. Our range video is out.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

That is a well designed 2011 from top to bottom. BUL ARMORY is a great company.

[@joesanchez3657]

just ordered mine.. cant wait

[@GBGuns]

Let us know what you think once you have it home

[@AllenTam]

I love it. When I finally get one, I'll change the hammer and maybe even the beavertail.

[@GBGuns]

They built it this way for folks who appendix carry. I explain a little better in the article.

[@AllenTam]

@@GBGuns Oh, I know. Everything looks great, and just that hammer and beavertail bothers me.😆

[@WvMnts]

Your killing me with these reviews lol. I dunno what I want now. Was set in the Arex Zero but really liking this as well. Thanks for the great contenr

[@GBGuns]

Careful now, we've reviewed over 400 guns!

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Oh, that's nice! Thanks for the share!!

[@Lakanen263]

That is a beautiful pistol I think one with a longer barrel would shoot real nice thanks for the video.

[@billbog25]

I just bit the bullet and bought one on their website. Sure enough it is now out of stock! Pheew! Love this gun!

[@GBGuns]

Just wait until you shoot it! Fantastic pistol, congrats!

[@gregtaylor5444]

Very interesting gun, can't wait for the shooting impressions

[@GBGuns]

You can see them now in the article (pinned comment)

[@granddad-mv5ef]

The comments from the 1911 (or any other type) purists range from amusing to annoying. My BUL .45 has well over 15K rounds through it and probably I have violated all of the "rules". I am really looking forward to the range portion of this review, thinking seriously I need one of these.

[@pebblez_]

Ultralight 3 now nice

[@GBGuns]

4 actually

[@mbmurphy777]

Looks nice!

[@peasantrobot]

Amazing gun, love it!

[@lizzapaolia959]

Thanks for your review. Nice looking semi auto pistol. Well definitely wait for your shooting review. Merry Christmas too you and your family 🙏❄️⛄

[@GBGuns]

Thank you (and if you look in the pinned comment you can see the Shooting Impressions now!)

[@alexshikin5093]

I was understanding that slaming the slide closed on empty effects the crosspin not the retractor. was I mistaken?😊

[@bllefkay]

Bul Armory SAS II Ultralight 3.25” BUYERS BEWARE!!! If you live in a restricted state with magazine capacity issues, Colorado is 15 limit. Bul Armory will send you a 10 magazine round vice stock 16, no in between which isn’t listed on their site. I don’t know too many folks who buy a double stacked 1911 gun with a magazine capacity of 10 for $1500, there’s too many options at single stack on same platform for 50%+ monies saved. No compensation offered either, they stated to purchase mags at neighboring states on my dime, lol!

[@GBGuns]

Your upset that an international company is complying with your state's local laws?

[@Greenmachine305]

Very nice.

[@hijackbyejack1729]

bill wilson knows more about 1911s than you do, and he says that if you drop the slide on an empty chamber like that it will damage the engagement of the sear with the hammer, ruining the trigger pull

[@funkla65]

Hmm - the rear sight uses the RMSc mount? That's kinda novel. And many RMSc compatible dots include rear sight notches, and it's not a bad idea to keep the dot as far away from the ejection port as possible... I guess I would prefer a drop safety on the firing pin, but it's an impressive looking piece.

[@highxj]

Mine is out for delivery today, looking forward to it. I have to laugh at the hammer however, it actually looks MORE prone to snagging when cocked, which of course it will be when carrying. A Commander type hammer would be buried into the grip safety. Also, dropping the slide on an empty chamber has nothing to do with the extractor, all 1911's have that clearance cut in the barrel. It's more an issue with being rough on the ignition system. Dropping a round into the chamber, then releasing the slide is what's tough on the extractor. Appreciate the review, thanks!

[@robertlyman9789]

Mine showed up at my FFL, and the 4.25 was in the box. Now the return and wait begins again😕

[@highxj]

@@robertlyman9789 Oh noooo.....😡

[@Nunya_Bidness_53]

I don't even like 1911s but I like this.

[@GBGuns]

Wait until you see how it shoots!

[@TomSavadel]

It seems all around great and I’m really interested in getting my hands on one. I just don’t know how I feel about that hammer… I see older models have a more standard hammer

[@AMXSShirt]

Sound a bit defeated on 114. Hope you all win at the end of the day. Seems like a lot of people are getting a bite of the crap sandwich 🥪 😢

[@troy9er]

Nice looking gun. I have always wanted a 1911 in 9mm!😉

[@mograceagain]

I was lucky to find a new Bul 1911 5" and love it. I'd love to have a sas 2 ultra but can't find one available anywhere.

[@GBGuns]

We linked to where they can be found in the article (pinned comment)

[@travisbea7373]

can you get a threaded barrel for this?

[@nico-max]

Nice super nice 👍

[@Kvcustomrods]

It’s a good thing 114 is in limbo. We can still order what we want for now. So stock up while we can.

[@GBGuns]

After that I think Idaho tourism will see an uptick!

[@gc641]

Nice packaging

[@PrettyPoodleChosen1]

Is the slide on this gun hard to rack for weaker hands? I know the smaller the pistol the harder they can be to rack. Also can you compare the ease or difficulty to rack to other well known gun makes. You make it look so easy on video.

[@secondmouse9721]

Looks like a a winner. I would like a 4 inch barrel or maybe a 4.25.

[@MattStoneSr]

They make almost the same gun in a 4.25 inch. Internals are almost all the same but it holds more rounds. Not quite as light, but just as smooth and reliable.

[@Gunsncarsnstuff]

It would seem to me that bobbing the hammer on a 1911/2011 would create a snag point rather than eliminate one.

[@GBGuns]

I agree. Another possibility is they dud it to have a higher beavertail and let the gun sit lower in the hand or be easier to draw

[@s00-x2h]

Any chance you can talk to Bul to find out if this is +p rated?

[@GBGuns]

Yes, I have a call with them soon. When I find out I'll update the article since the videos have already been filmed.

[@edwardarsena8774]

Do they have one with a bigger barrel

[@mi_cheap_guns2925]

They have a TAC 4.25 that is similar, just bigger.

[@royk164]

ONLY a ONE year warrenty ??

[@SlickSixguns]

Nice, how much did it cost

[@bebop22222]

USA MSRP : $1480

[@GBGuns]

We don't say numbers like that because KZbin thinks they means we sell things. Full specs and pricing can be found in the article.

[@diychad7268]

@@GBGuns in what article

[@GBGuns]

@@diychad7268 see pinned comment

[@TheGeorgianGuy]

I want the comp version so bad

[@willmoore3537]

Nice video what's the MSRP on this 👍👍

[@GBGuns]

Because KZbin has accused us of trying to sell when we've mentioned numbers we tucked that into the article. See pinned comment.

[@charles17508]

Like that

[@MountainManMedical]

I had no idea there were so many rules for owning a 1911.... Seems like a lotta work.

[@GBGuns]

Haha

[@bebop22222]

Looks like a great gun. But only 1 year limited warranty. Why not longer? My walthers and even my taurus have lifetime.

[@mi_cheap_guns2925]

I always thought gun buyers were way too impulsive to care about something as trivial as a warranty!

[@jason200912]

Dang shame they don't do full length guide RAILS on such expensive guns. Might as well give it that sig p210 accuracy if you're paying as much for one

[@GBGuns]

They've changed the guide rod system, but I don't think there's a whole lot of difference between full length and standard on a 3.25" barrel.

[@jason200912]

@@GBGuns guide rail not guide rod. Guide rod I don't care about really

[@jason200912]

​@@GBGunsalso called the receiver frame slide rails

[@tobberfutooagain2628]

Gosh, it’s chiny and nice to look at and everything…

[@ARTABLACKATL]

👍👍👍

[@junior75193]

Price

[@GBGuns]

See pinned commentfir specs, etc

[@thomascrompton7775]

I have email in to bull I want one of these just can't find one. Hopefully can order one get sent to my ffl

[@GBGuns]

We linked to where they are available in the article (pinned comment)

[@thomascrompton7775]

Went and looked that site doesn't even show the 3.25. Only showes the 4.25 as a notify when available.

[@GBGuns]

@thomascrompton7775 It was there when we published the article. Odd

[@GBGuns]

I just checked it's still there in the color of your choice

[@thomascrompton7775]

@Graham Baates no problem. Back orders likely so long the took it down.

[@whiskeypapa8842]

17rds? Wow.

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

Has anyone else gotten an Email from bul armory announcing the opening of the online store?

[@GBGuns]

I haven't, but I have seen the sell some swag online

[@MattStoneSr]

I got that email but was confused because I had been using the online store for about 6 months already. Used it to buy my SAS UL as well as some mags and swag.

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

@@MattStoneSr I was confused also, bul used to only sell to authorized dealers, never directly to the public. I did call Laura in Miami and found out it was true. The dealers are really upset but, I got mine last week! Thanks for responding.

[@BillHimmel]

Super gun! Unfortunately, a super price!

[@ratagris21]

Nice looking piece of kit both inside and outside. ♠️🎩🎱🎯🏁🇺🇦🔱🌻🏵️🌸🌼🏴‍☠️🏹

[@ratagris21]

Happy Holidays to you and your family as well as your viewers. 🎄🎊🎉

[@davidcarlos6168]

Still debating on getting this as my first gun or a basic 1911 commander from bul

[@scaleworksRC]

Chonky, but I'd carry that.

[@shanman1382]

That better have a10rd mag boy!!!

[@GBGuns]

This was acquired before Oregon decided to ignore the supreme law of the land.

[@shanman1382]

@@GBGuns You and T Come Too Tennessee, we would love to have youins!!! 😊

[@shanman1382]

I got that Bul Armory Axe C Cleaver a minute ago, really nice Pistol with a great trigger, it had to much stainless for me 😆 I sold it!!!

[@mi_cheap_guns2925]

A double stack 1911 with a 10 round mag doesn’t make much sense.

[@tobberfutooagain2628]

Wow. An airline beauty case and everything… comes with toothbrush, perfume, dental floss, breath mint, slippers, tampon, and toothpick…

[@frankbrowning328]

I like the light weight for a carry gun but this new style of making as many sharp points on a carry gun as possible is counterproductive. If it's uncomfortable to carry people stop carrying that gun. A few decades ago we were breaking corners (melt term came into vogue) and making carry guns as comfortable to carry as possible. Now were making guns that look cool on TV and video games but are so full of sharp edges and things to poke you that virtually no holster can make them comfortable to carry. Sure you can put them in a holster and just stand there but if you try to do all the normal movements you do on a day to day you'll find your comfort level quickly diminish.

[@GBGuns]

Where do you see sharp points that wouldn't be covered by a holster?

[@scottmackey4182]

Having just picked up and examining it, I assure you there are no sharp corners. The textures are just where you want them and the slide serrations are nicely eased.

[@thefrogking481]

When men such as Bill Wilson, Larry Vickers, and Virgil Tripp ( just to name a few) say "Do not drop the slide on a 1911 or double stack 1911/ 2011" I'll listen to them. Unless you know more than the 3 I mentioned ( which of corse you do not). In other words, listen to men who actually make some of the best pistols on earth and stop assuming through your own ignorance, that you know better than they do. Nobody should take you seriously.

[@GBGuns]

If I ever have an issue from dropping the slide I'll let you know. By the way, stay away from those new-fangled microwaves and wireless devices too. There's no way they could actually work since technology never changes.

[@thefrogking481]

@Graham Baates Like I said. I'll take the words of men who actually make the pistols. I'm sure in some circles, your attempts at humor are considered adequate, I'm assuming of course. I also know you're trying to save face to your other viewers who may read this, they know I'm right. Nothing wrong with making mistakes, but only a fool tries to make light of his short comings and jeers those who point them out. Gentlemen, never drop the slide on a 1911 pistol with an empty chamber, regardless of what some YT guy says in a video.

[@GBGuns]

When's the last time you think Wilson or Vickers actually sat at a bench and made something? They're businessmen and figureheads for companies these days. I'm sure it may have been true back when they were building, but metallurgy and design has changed (unless you're a Glock fan, then everything's stuck in the 1990s)

[@mattysee24]

Hope u don't get demonetized lol

[@GBGuns]

Every video I upload is immediately restricted, then I appeal, then I send emails to KZbin , and eventually most of them come back as ok

[@truthfulpatriot9129]

I’ve Never Seen a Sexier Pistol😍

[@tomerasado8558]

Small tip : nobody cares about the instructions or safety manual nor the accessories added to the gun.

[@floydblack7115]

ROCK ISLAND have one too and its more compact they came up with it first.

[@GBGuns]

We've reviewed the Rock Island clone of the old Para. It's not the same gun.

[@mi_cheap_guns2925]

I like Rock Island, but not quite in the same league.

[@MattStoneSr]

I've looked around on the RI website a few times and haven't been able to find a 1911 thats as compact, light, and has a high capacity like the Bul.