In-depth look at the SFT9 with Ken Hackathorn and Bill Wilson - Gun Guys Ep57

[@gowilsoncombat]

We want to hear from you too! Do you want a SFT9?

[@MandatedReporter]

The envy for the feels is strong in me. 🦾💚

[@timowens7214]

Yes send me one

[@WvMnts]

Still waiting on my call to confirm it

[@TATE-d6z]

Yes is everyone's dream edc. Just can't afford one with 2 Lil ones.

[@fordmooreperformance8079]

Yes

[@ThePoorBoy]

One of my favorites parts of these videos is the acoustic guitar intro and outro. Lol. I love drinking my coffee and watching you guys talk guns. Soothes the soul...

[@cloverroberts2590]

Today I fired my first shots though my WC SFT9. I purchased this pistol several months ago. I shot my regular new gun testing protocol with range Ammo and my EDC defense load. This is probably the best 9mm pistol I’ve fired. After my range day I decided to sell my Staccato P and C2. Although I still prefer a 5” 45 custom 1911 for EDC, I would have no problem carrying this pistol. I experienced no failures in my testing. I think Staccato pistols are nice pistols just not in the same class as the SFT9.

[@jrf5418]

I can listen to you guys for hours, thanks for the great review… I have a couple of WCs the hat looks great!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thanks for listening

[@camperspecial9666]

Lol! Do I want one?!😄 SMH. I'd like one of everything you came out with for the last 10yrs.😇 Thank you Bill for your group always making the right choices to put out truly amazing pieces. And thank you Ken for the experience you bring to the table as well. Always a real pleasure to be with you guys on here. Same goes for Mas. You guys are like friends or family and we're just having a cup of coffee together talking around the kitchen table.

[@nelsonmontalban4862]

Since my childhood,I love 1911 handguns.... especially the compact or commander type....

[@nelsonmontalban4862]

It's hard to claim my prize,because I'm from Philippines,but,it's alright for me if I'm not get my prize,the important is,I love "Wilson Combat 1911"model.

[@edjacala3025]

hey Bill and Ken thank you for another exciting production on SFT9 with a better grip detail. it’s too bad we can’t have the high cap mags in Cali. Please keep imparting your gun knowledge so we can keep learning!

[@MandatedReporter]

So excited for this. Wilson grip has me 🥰. The release button... 🥇

[@bobkriegisch2731]

I saw it, wanted it, ordered it. Can’t wait to shoot it

[@gowilsoncombat]

Awesome! Let us know how it shoots!

[@oldcarguy6863]

Hopefully you guys do a CCO size in this line.

[@lukedermott1589]

I have an EDC X9 (4”) and an SFX 9 (3.25”). I prefer the grip feel of the EDC.

[@heynessa]

I love the SFT9 and am waiting til it's offered with a light rail. Coming soon I hope?

[@johnmajkowski7200]

Any interest in doing a .45acp version of this pistol? You can only have 10 rounds in some states so may as well have the larger caliber.

[@oneshoeless]

Awesome looking pistol. I haven't seen but a couple of the other guns in the series. They are all very nice. I am very interested in one with an optic and Holosun mount. The enclosed emitter is a big deal for me. I had a rain drop land in the emitter one time and it was enough to convince me to go with an enclosed red dot.

[@Mauser304]

Shot my EDC X9 today. My favorite pistol. I am not sure you can improve on the design.

[@r.l.7160]

You have always created a great firearm; you're just getting better and better!

[@rolltide5586]

Hi guys great video. I have a question, I live in north Alabama and i have searched the gun stores from Huntsville east to Mississippi then north to Nashville are always out of stock on SFX, SFT, and EDC pistols so it is extremely difficult to determine what feels best in my hand. I have been looking and holding out for over a year hoping the inventory in this market will improve. Are there any projections pointing towards this on y’all’s end? I’m a little old fashioned I want to hold one in my hand to know it feels right for me before dropping 3k to 4k on a pistol. Once I can do that I would be confident to actually order it on line and wait if needed. Thanks

[@loupuleff571]

Gosh I need a .40 hope you make one soon !

[@WGH-ef5ze]

Thanks much for sharing. Going to be hard to give up my SFX9 HC 3.25 compact. It’s a tack driver and about as big as a chief special w/twice the ammo. Hard to beat but this new pistol is a sharp looking blaster. Thanks for sharing

[@jimmymiller5465]

Beautiful gun. What is the build time?

[@jamesfischer4813]

Let me be the first to say very respectfully, FQ!!! I am a Wilson junkie now and you keep coming out with beautiful, functional tools that I have to keep buying. God bless you gentlemen.

[@dannydean3024]

Beautiful weapon, do you have any double stack 9 mags that would run in a Prodigy ds.

[@kruppert54]

As a southpaw, I would want to have the SFT9 built for ambidextrous slide lock, etc, but I’ve been waiting 14 months for another of my Wilson’s to go to kit! So yes I’d buy one but……

[@steveschaefer1070]

I love a 15 round commander with traditional bushing barrel. AWESOME !

[@dirtmcgirt7125]

Nice. I'm waiting on the SHTF9

[@chrisgrignon3877]

Nice ,I would love it if you guys made the trak main spring housing magwell for a single stack 1911 Thanks

[@billfrentzel911]

I’ll be looking at the SFT and SFX

[@AGC828]

Great idea to have asked Ken to host....brought up a very good point about the size of the mounting screws for the RDS...DOES make a differene. What I'd like to see added to the SFT family are 45 ACP...maybe 347 Sig, or 378 Super calling these guns obviously "SFT45 and "SFT38Super"....Do you support HOlosun RDS'? If not......

[@daleparker4207]

Nice. Thanks gentlemen

[@gowilsoncombat]

Our pleasure!

[@sweetooth133]

Ill be buying one for my next carry pistol soon! Keep it up!

[@JakeSchlade]

Maybe next time you guys could talk more about the SFT9 instead of the SFX9. Also, consider having folks that actually use electronic dot sights on a more routine basis-like the "young guns" when you discuss these types of sights. Many thanks for your quality products, service and informative videos.

[@Oldhogleg]

Curious, are your double stack mag wells are sized for 9mm, or are they oversized for future larger calibers?

[@mikebillman8089]

Is the gun compatible with any legacy magazines? It would be nice if they were designed around something like the 92 magazine especially considering the current collaborations between Wilson and Beretta.

[@natehayes82]

I'd love that grip for my p320... just throwing that out there

[@happyamerican3235]

Second that. All metal Wilson Combat grip modules for the P320 would be awesome. I don’t want the plastic. Even a single stack all metal gun to replace my M&P shield (current carry gun) would be nice.

[@marksd5650]

I’d love one or two but you have not sent them off to be approved in Massachusetts. Any plans to allow us to own a WC? I’ve got $ to spend. Best Regards gentlemen

[@boblack1774]

Good video thanks... mr. Wilson , I carry a cz rami. A 1911 style gun. Got the one with the safety. Are these similar? 10 rounds and can use regular cz 75 mags. Thanks

[@kakhidzeoto]

Which extractor system is better - external or internal? Want to choose between SFX9 and SFT9

[@drummerdavemax]

I'd love one, but unfortunately I live in California, so if it's not on the "California Handgun Roster" list we can't buy it. Also, I was wondering about the difference between your bushing barrel vs the cone barrel, because you said in a previous vid you liked the 4" cone barrel best, but these 4 1/4" commander barrels are the bushing style... maybe you could make a video showing & talking about the difference? Take care & thanks for the videos! ✌️

[@troybennett5004]

Wilson Combat is the best. Your evolution into the high capacity of the pistols in all barrel lengths further separates Wilson Combat from everyone else. One day I will definitely own a couple. My only question is will Wilson Combat ever make a high capacity .45 ACP, and if not, why? I eagerly a

[@tacticoolbob]

Looking foward to buy this in Thailand ☺️🙏. Edcx9 is one of my favorite pistol so far Thank you sir for making such a great guns

[@TLC1972ify]

Can you comment on the pros and cons of a bushing barrel vs a cone barrel? Is one cheaper or easier to produce? Why does WC recommend one or the other?

[@danielhenderson8316]

Bushing barrels are only reliable on Commander sized barrels (4.25") and up. Any shorter and you're at a cone/bull barrel automatically. As for the larger sizes, the cone/bull barrel adds more weight to the end of the gun, but you might require tools to take the guide rod out. At that point, it's personal preference.

[@mikeogden5256]

I’m a gold bead lover too

[@ronniechun-akana6433]

Question, hope you can provide answer. Why does 45acp group better than 9mm at 15 yards? I can't find a true answer anywhere. Thankyou.

[@jaceprovo]

I would love to have the SFT grip on my SFX9. The little hump on the back took a while to get used to. Any chance to be able to do that?

[@DarthMuffin007]

Need to start letting us Wilson lovers know who the younger crew is…as in who is going to carry on the legacy and tradition.

[@MandatedReporter]

Let em drop dead first haha

[@dasniper282]

Superb video these guys are old testament! Awesome pistol and stunning batman watch ⌚️ love your style.

[@williamtinlin9789]

What ammo would you recommend for a 1911 in 9mm ? Thanks - and really enjoy your videos !

[@gowilsoncombat]

For self defense look into Xtreme Defense by Lehigh Defense.

[@potatoradio]

Lol just found out ya'll are from Idaho - thanks for everything, and great show!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Ken is from Ohio and now lives in Idaho. Bill is from Arkansas and now lives in Texas.

[@ericbertoch673]

I’m never going to get caught up! 😬 I may have to take a 2nd job now as you ask “Do I want one?” Another great pistol, thanks gents! ❤

[@TM-gg9ko]

Why the switch between external extractor edcx9 back to an internal one

[@dgambrel9241]

I wanted an eXperior because I didn’t like the x tac pattern. I feel like this gun or an eXperior is in my future, depending on which I see next.

[@ericbunch4083]

Do the wide front grasping grooves create friction on the draw or friction/drag in a leather holster? They look like they would create drag in the holster, is that a issue in real life application? I'm considering one if you could please respond it would be much appreciated (my only reservation on purchasing). Thanks for the thorough review. Can it be ordered without the front grasping grooves?

[@cia290]

Would definitely like to have one but idk that will ever happen…

[@nvm7047]

Damn at seeing only the grip i forst thought it was a single stack damn it

[@flaco5581]

beautiful!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thank you!

[@jgarcia9011]

Picked up a SFX9 4" this week. Looked everywhere, you won't find a kydex holster for it. For as much as you pay for a WC, I'd like good positive retention. Anybody have, or seen one?

[@michaelemery9152]

Question: Are there holster makers for this (custom) gun?

[@jimp7010]

When will we ever see a DA/SA single stack pocket pistol?

[@jimp7010]

9mm

[@JosephpPetrosky]

Yes I sure do Wilson combat what’s extra optic cut run can add on it buy it separately used rmr on 10 mm 1911 6 inches then holosun other guns like this one it sweet save up as always hope don’t shit line down anytime soon think one get you guys sft9 light rail optic cut

[@westtexas3041]

Great video.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thanks!

[@N98858]

Absolutely Love my EDC X9 4 inch and my EDC X9S 3.25 inch... Phenomenal Pistols! ';-)

[@patricktaylor7127]

Steel frame and larger calibers please.

[@bosse641]

Love the hat, Ken. 🤠

[@davidhodges7535]

Awesome gentleman I enjoy the show

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@fyn12345]

nice gun.

[@gsxraiders]

It's so hard to decide. I love what the SFT9 has to offer, but I simply can not write off the EDC X9.

[@micksmith5641]

Is it possible to visit Wilson combat in Arkansas, and is it possible to shoot a X9 series there for the purpose of purchase?

[@titaniumgreen5367]

Would love one but giving up an arm i use to work with just gives me the willies

[@MandatedReporter]

Breakdown seems compact so I'm hoping it won't get damaged easily.

[@ICanFeedTheDog]

tons easier than my standard 1911's that I dread taking apart. Also the DLC coating doesn't show scratches as where the first time I took apart a stainless dan wesson it had visible scratches after

[@MandatedReporter]

@@ICanFeedTheDog sounds great. Its definitely nice to hear and a welcomed addition!

[@willbrink]

The Wilson SFT9 is so silly accurate (and dead reliable!) and easy to shoot you can do things you can't with other pistols, like point shoot without using the sites and be right where you want, at least from typical combat distances. It's kinda freaky.

[@johnenglish4652]

Front sight is red fiber, or whatever. My question is does anyone make orange fiber? The reason I ask is that I heard of a study that the state of Texas did to determine what color to paint their vehicles to make them as visible as possible and orange was determined to be most visible, with yellow second best. So I was thinking that the orange might pop up better than red or green.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Ken likes a Gold Bead Front Sight.

[@Carl007Jr]

0:48 he stops talking about his hat 😂

[@gregkeller80]

Lt Joe Kenda?

[@benignoalvarez9398]

The only thing I don’t trust is fiber sight I like old fashion 3 dots metal 🤘🏼!! She looks gorgeous anyway soon she’s mine 🥹

[@srstrand01]

What's not to like . . . $3000!!

[@silverbackgorilla2112]

Nice. I'm sure loving my new eXperior Commander DS

[@gowilsoncombat]

Very nice!

[@JosephpPetrosky]

Be sweet if could get it with ameriglo night sight like Ken holds love rmr I usually holosun 407 green dot eyes don’t red for some reason eye surgery

[@michaelfay794]

Nice vidio. I love my SFX9. Ken u got a sore neck? U keep reaching for it. Try some tiger balm. Stay safe.

[@tacticaltim]

Hopefully the SFT9 will come in a 4" and 3.25" really soon.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Look up the SFX9!

[@tacticaltim]

@@gowilsoncombat I have, but I like the Trax pattern better. I'm old school and I prefer the angled serrations.

[@KiwiMoto72]

i bought one in a 4.25 barrel

[@johnbrier8988]

The.Best

[@wernersmit116]

Will you make it completely black?

[@Baltimoreborn]

Wait take me guys!

[@3Pillers]

👍

[@mistertwister1816]

Can anyone suggest an alternative to this firearm from any company other than Wilson Combat? I did not find Wilson Combat warranty support in line with their sales price or "hype". I purchased 3 magazines for my 1911, none of which fit (my owner's manual pictures Wilson Combat magazines). I returned 2 to the retailer. The 3rd, upon the advice of my gun dealer and wanting desperately to believe the Wilson Combat hype, I modified by filing the release slot. This modification was required just to be able to seat/release the magazine. After seating the magazine, I experienced multiple misfeeds and found the magazine unsafe/unusable. I asked Wilson Combat for a refund, but of course I was denied, due to having made a modification. Oddly, they told me I should have informed them of the misfeeding before I filed the release slot ... yet I'm not sure how you get a misfeed if you can't even seat the magazine. After watching this video, I asked Wilson Combat if they would discount me the magazine cost ($40) on the purchase of an ECD 9X which lists at $3200 before options. They would not. Nor did they suggest sending me a spare magazine with a purchased ECD X9. I'm left holding junk and dissatisfied with even the simplest of technical replies. And why would they ask what gun dealer recommended my magazine modification if they weren't going to work with me on an accommodation...why waste my time pretending you're interested? I'm in the market for and EDC and requesting help for anything but a Wilson Combat model. Thanks!

[@JohnTBlock]

I realize you get what,you pay for, but I will never be able to buy a Wilson Combat piece, short of a winning lottery ticket. (sigh)

[@paulscountry456]

Looks great and hard 2 limpwrist.

[@enriquemora3718]

Is there a chance we can have a chance to chat withyouguys

[@mandownog]

It sucks I live in commifornia.

[@kevinlong9254]

Yes but I can't afford one anymore.

[@michaelthompson7570]

Always were just out of my reach,,but now with a new better than the last just gotta have every six months to a year,,have gone way past my reach…….

[@fredswartz1708]

Does the SFT9 have a grip safety?

[@gowilsoncombat]

No it does not.

[@sajidakh]

No optic cut. Gonna be dated soon without 1

[@gowilsoncombat]

It can be ordered with an optic cut as shown in the video.

[@marksd5650]

Do you read the comments? I’ve been asking the same question for six months. Thank you

[@josephking6726]

Would love to see this model with a bull barrel! Would jump all over it

[@lyfandeth]

Yes please. In skyblue pink, to make it obvious that it is not dangerous.

[@Prepper319]

I’d hate to have this gun confiscated in a home defense shooting or something - it’d break my heart . 😢

[@houstoncowdog]

Awesome! I’ve really been wanting an overpriced, unreliable, antiquated single action only gun that’s way to heavy to carry. Great job guys!

[@angelgomez7917]

Flat panel, work for me. No yaw over care.

[@frankbutta9344]

Did Ken point a loaded pistol at Bill at 3:00 min???

[@stevenrogers4663]

atleast 2 different times.....

[@derekhanson4215]

It was empty.

[@stevenrogers4663]

@@derekhanson4215 RULE # 1

[@r.stanley1049]

No. Camera angle was deceptive at first, but gun was immediately cleared, mag removed, slide locked back.

[@derekhanson4215]

@@stevenrogers4663 I know, I know…I was just saying.

[@ctowen5222]

FWIW, the DLC does NOT stand up to kydex, at least not on my EDC X9. I called WC about it, and they recommended NOT using kydex holsters.

[@66smithra]

Leather is the way to go. Why would you stuff an expensive gun into a sheet of plastic over and over? No applied finish would hold up to that.