The SFX9 Series: Gun Guys Ep. 54 with Bill Wilson and Ken Hackathorn

[@PistolasFritas]

I have shoot extensively now the SFX9 4 inch. It is a very, very impressive Gun. It’s above anything else out there. It’s expensive? Yes, absolutely. Lamborghinis and Ferraris aren’t cheap. Great Job. 👍

[@gowilsoncombat]

Wow, Thanks!

[@wizardofahhhs759]

What do you consider expensive?

[@jvz1448]

I’ve been thinking about selling my Staccato C2 and getting this due to the grip being thinner. The C2 is too thick for my liking. Don’t shoot all that well with it. Can you change out the grip panels like you can on the edc x9? Doesn’t look like it. Guess that’s what it means by solid frame?

[@PistolasFritas]

@@jvz1448 no you can’t change the grips. The grips are part of the solid frame piece.

[@jvz1448]

@@PistolasFritas thanks. Yeah I figured that out as I’ve been looking more into this gun. Seems like the width would be perfect for me

[@gair1944]

That 4" barrel with 15Rounds ...is calling my name!! Good stuff!

[@Alive79311]

Love Wilson, please step it up. Do not make the mistake of riding solely on reputation. Listen to your customers, improve your customer service and innovate.

[@GooglyEyes73]

Early adopter of the EDC X9s and I just purchased the SFX 3.25 and I love them both. Great guns for conceal carry. Pricey, yes, but what is your life worth? These guns are the future of conceal carry.

[@sha6mm]

A gun so great most will never see one let alone own one.

[@DavidV4444]

No one cares particularly about my story but it lends to the conversation and this series of pistols. I have the following Wilson Combat pistols in order of buying them… all stainless - Classic 45, CQB 45, CQB Rail 45 Bull Barrel, CQB Tactical LE 45, CQB Tactical LE 9mm, EDC X9 4” original with Armor Tuff, EDC X9 4” DLC version with ambi safety (both X9’s have orange outline night sights). Wilson Combat makes unbelievably great guns and I have slimmed down my collection of “other” platforms to find my Wilson’s. My plan is to order the 4” and 5” SFX platform, sell the bulk of my other Non-Wilson Combat collections like my Sigs, HK’s and Glocks because Wilson makes the best guns, have the best customer service and frankly are the nicest folks and it’s all USA - you literally can’t go wrong!

[@waynecastleman1363]

After I purchased my first high-end pistol after a while it becomes boring to keep buying sub par firearms. Now I'm not so inclined to keep up with the impulse buying to one hundred firearms that I lose interest in , so it's time to rethink my hobby and bring the very best in to my collection. Wilson Combat is a pleasure to own , it will change your perspective on shooting and defining your personal collection, into the best firearms made and to me that's were I want my 2nd amendment lifestyle , enhance your collection to a higher standard . Thanks Wilson Combat !

[@DavidV4444]

Exactly where I found myself headed. Ordered my first Wilson (Stainless Classic in .45) and over the past 10 years I started buying from a dealer that does layaway. I sold most of my plastic and non Wilson guns, pay a small deposit, save and pay monthly until the gun is built and now I have 5 traditional Wilson’s, 2 EDC X9’s and am ordering the 4” and 5” SFX9’s - my collection is much smaller (7 Wilson’s and 5 Sig P226 variants) but it’s of immeasurably more quality!

[@waynecastleman1363]

@@DavidV4444 That's great David !

[@zenadventurer69]

gorgeous. Right up there with the 92FS, the Walther PPK and the CZ 75 as the most beautiful guns you can get your hands on, IMHO.

[@januarygray296]

Gotta have the 4" ! Would love to see a double stack .45 from Wilson !! I 👍

[@TheRealZJE313]

Another Outstanding GUN from good old BILL

[@goinhot9133]

Dots are here to stay, & will only get better as time goes on. They’re the best upgrade you can make to a pistol in my opinion.

[@pranc236]

Yeap. Red dots are life now! 😊

[@zenadventurer69]

They’re saying the same thing about self-driving cars. Classic just because you can,doesn’t mean you should. You need a dot on a compact self defense gun like you need wheels on a boat.

[@goinhot9133]

@@zenadventurer69 with that logic I bet your a “I don’t need hollow points, ball rounds are good enough. The military uses ball” or “ 6 rounds is plenty, I don’t need 10-15+”

[@Snookynibbles]

@GOIN’ HOT, there’s a lot of room for debate here. Re self-driving cars…there’s ample downsides, unreliable technology aside…there’s speciousness in your example. You overlook the undeniable fact a .45 (frangible or ball projectile comparisons) makes a bigger hole than a 9mm, and that handgun stopping power is now understood to correlate to rapid blood loss of perforated, highly vascularized major organs. Add to that knowing that handgun projectiles are known to often enough fail to expand, starting out with a larger caliber remains an advantage. Moreover, the greater mass of a 230 gr. .45 slug has double the momentum during penetration of typical 9mm projectiles, meaning the heftier .45 projectile is less likely to deviate off course as it penetrates. Regarding magazine capacity, indeed, there are circumstances where packing spare mags is problematic, and the 9mm shines there, yet training to reload under stress somewhat levels the playing field. Noteworthy is inasmuch as how most handgun exchanges are determined in ~ 3 rds of hits, it makes sense for one’s hits to be as effective as possible, and this is a weighty argument for the most effective cartridge/load one can manage; the 9mm, popular as it may be will forever play second fiddle to the larger calibers.

[@pranc236]

@@zenadventurer69 if ur boat is not already in the water, u will need wheels to get it to the water. Just saying. Just curious.. have u tried a dot on a smaller pistol? It does have some advantages. Also pistols that come with dots also have co-witness sights. Training with a dot gives u instant feed back that u dont get from irons as well.

[@TheTmshuman]

I absolutely love my 5” and SRO. The gun is so tight you can definitively feel every individual operation when it cycles. So what if I have to visit my parents house for dinner for the next 18 months...10/10 would recommend

[@eligranados9515]

Ha Ha Ha! no truer words have been spoken

[@DanielBoone337]

I can 100% vouch for the 4 inch it's a phenomenal shooter and honestly I carry it more these days then any other carry gun I own... Yall really killed it with that one guys!!!

[@richardcolligon4277]

I'd love both the 4 and 5 inch model's. My son open carries his but his is 45acp with your 10 round magazine's. When my lottery money comes in I'll have to get one of every model.

[@TheRealZJE313]

Me too Lottery money is definitely what you need

[@wizardofahhhs759]

Sooo.....never?

[@richardcolligon4277]

@@wizardofahhhs759 in 40+ year's of playing the lottery the most I ever one at onetime was 8 dollar's. I'd probably die of a heart attack if I won big.

[@walterminer4990]

For me I love the 3.6" barrel. At 70 years young, the just over 3/8" less than a 4" sight radius is a big deal for me. Best to ya',,,,!

[@matthewborder4382]

I’ve got the 3.25” barrel with the full frame and it’s great. Anyone worried about the recoil on the shorter barrel, don’t be. Both my wife and I shoot this gun very well.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Awesome!

[@debieaves4788]

This is the model I purchased as well. The gunsmith at my FFL dealer just sent it back to WC for me to figure out why it’s having a problem with failure to cleanly eject rounds. I was using Fiocchi 9mm para 124gr FMJ at an indoor range. This is my fourth 9mm pistol purchase over a period of several years. My others are SIG, S&W, and Kimber. I enjoy different characteristics of each of them. I’ve wanted to buy a WC weapon for 2 years! My SFX9 3.25” will probably become my EDC, IF we can get it to work reliably. :)

[@boggstucson5415]

Lefty here. Wish these beautiful arms have ambi safety and slide release!

[@davidinc.6351]

I have an somewhat older edc x9 4”. At least 10k rds plus now still the only gun I own (I have a decent collection) without a single failure. Not one. And I carry it everyday and I’m not easy on my guns. Anyone on the fence over the price …. You get every penny out of what you pay for

[@americandad8903]

You nailed it on the head, The width of a gun is the biggest issue for consumement. Especially if you’re a small person like me. I’ve carried a 1911 for a long time for that reason they are so thin. But the pistol I have now is an heirloom pistol so I’m looking at getting the SFX9 with a 4 inch barrel. It’s sort of looks like it incorporated the guide rod of a 4506 Smith & Wesson with the frame and safeties of a 1911 built with a magazine that will take double stack. Wow what an ultimate combination. Going to start saving my pennies maybe by then they won’t be on back order.

[@markz8219]

Thank you so much for all the time you put into the Gun Guys videos. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with all of us. The SFX9 series looks like a real winner. In a future video I would sure like you to share your knowledge on compensators. Are they worth it, and if they are, what ammunition do recommend for the best operation? Competition gun tips and tricks would also be appreciated. Thanks again for sharing your wisdom. Keep them coming!

[@furmanwhitaker7906]

What a great series of firearms

[@jonathanvelez4385]

Beautiful pieces!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thank you!

[@TheLegoJoker]

I’m one of the holdouts that prefers the EDC X9 but the SFX9 series is certainly very nice. I’m not surprised that the double stacks are outselling the single stacks. A 15/18 round capacity 1911 style, reliable, accurate gun in roughly the same footprint as a G19. What’s not to love?

[@TheLegoJoker]

@Tacticool Mustache With a little seasoning, it’s not that bad. 😂

[@flaco5581]

@Tacticool Mustache add cheese

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

@@TheLegoJoker Pour some melted butter on it. :). Hi!

[@theprepperrevelator]

I just got commander size Experior double stack and can’t wait to go shoot it.

[@rodgerbooth1064]

I have 6 Wilson Pistols and I love them all! ! I have a X-Tac Elite at wilson now having some upgrades work done. I have been blazing away with my full size CQB Elite 45. I found while cleaning up my shop around 30,000 rounds that I loaded ba k in the 90s, a real bonus especially with the way things are now! I have had 1 dud, it had no primer. Not one issue with the gun. I am lucky, I have a small range at my house and shoot every day, weather permitting. The first Wilson that I fired was Rob Lathams 45. I went out to one of his class' back in the 90'''s. Nice trip, really enjoyed AZ. I will never forget shooting that gun. It had a trigger that would fire if you sneezed on it! Scared the heck out of me!!! Love the Wilson Products. Real Fan!! Love the people working there as well. Really friendly bunch!! The service is impeccable!!

[@Fmack2000]

I'm ready for my first. Looking for the 4Inch size...

[@walterluiz4694]

Very good.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thanks!

[@mimsnshine]

Awesome firearm...

[@DavidV4444]

Live my EDC X9’s, can’t wait to order both versions of the SFX9!

[@RootBeerGMT]

Staccato C2 guy but I’d like to try one of these.

[@timcavanaugh1167]

Can’t wait to have mine delivered.

[@Darth-Revan8]

have my 4 inch SFX9 on order. Can't Wait!

[@gowilsoncombat]

Awesome!

[@cz1always608]

Wow great minds think a like , when you were going threw those, I said the the 4 inch is for me … thanks .

[@gowilsoncombat]

Right on

[@nicovj100]

I wish we can get them in South Africa.

[@alexanderrodriguezmba2370]

In California…massive amounts of CCW are being issued. We would love to see Wilson combat 9mm on the roster.

[@michaelfay794]

It is a Fantastic little gun. 450 rounds various brands of ammo thru it. It has minimal recoil, IWB & OWB holsters available thru Wilson Combat. Mine has no rail and It will replace my Glock 19 gen 3 for EDC as soon as I put another 5 or 600 rounds thru it.

[@stunod1479]

2:24 was what I needed to know. Thanks!

[@chipsterb4946]

My favorite 1911 format is the CCO - 4” (or 4-1/4) barrel over officers frame. For me carrying IWB, it’s the grip that prints. Barrel length doesn’t matter. I don’t understand the longer grip with a short barrel setup. So a short frame with 4-1/4” barrel version would be perfect for me.

[@WheeledandWellArmed]

I also EDC the EDC X9S and usually or always have the 15rd magazine. Mine has the light rail. I thought mine had a 3.25inch barrel? It is a flat shooter. I also have the Bul Armory SAS2 Viper with red dot and comp. I carry the Wilson more.

[@mr.2d749]

Love these episodes 👍

[@charles17508]

very special coming from a true legend 🙌🏻 👏🏻 I would love to shoot one of those I've always ran glocks and have been shooting glocks for 15 years but now with these stack and half mags these 2011 builds are looking very attractive these days .great work I love the barrel and how it looks sitting in the slide looks very quality 👌🏻.

[@John1911]

The X-Frame is the greatest thing to hit the 1911 market since Wilson’s last gen 9mm magazines. Monster guns. 8k and counting through one of ours. Excited to see what’s coming. Regards, Marky

[@gowilsoncombat]

Awesome!

[@theldun1]

.45ACP!!!

[@turkeyhunter7617]

Need to get me one of those!

[@NYFreeman]

Two Legends!! USA!!

[@bosse641]

Awesome presentation. Thanks.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Our pleasure!

[@RatelLaw]

Thank you for sharing

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thanks for watching!

[@laughingdog6010]

That’s a nice pistol.

[@WvMnts]

Ordering Monday

[@3Pillers]

👍 beautiful and functional

[@cwugrad396]

he was right about being able to sell a shorter gun. i just bought the 3.25” 🎉🎉🎉

[@Fmack2000]

I'm ready for my first Wilson Combat SFX9 4Inch. My birthday is coming up in April.😎💯😎

[@opmike343]

Ken is such a great brand ambassador 😄

[@WGH-ef5ze]

I own a small one. I admit that the pinky extension is something that is a must for the grip size and the length of the frame. Of note- the extension with my size hand, forces my fingers into the junction of the trigger guard & frame. This is not a bad thing! Forces the hand high and makes for a great grip! Wish I had a few more. This is a soft shooting sub-compact and carries as easy as any poly subC pistol. Like Bill, the 15 round is the back up. Great pistol even if mine has the old name. Thanks much gentlemen, enjoyed the tour.

[@markmccardia9282]

My 4inch with true zero order was finalized today and getting ready to be produced!

[@timcavanaugh1167]

Hey Mark I just placed my order yesterday. How long did it take for you to get it.

[@markmccardia9282]

@@timcavanaugh1167 I think it was almost 4 months

[@fabiskey4621]

Craftsmanship is Key’

[@andrewbates6840]

Man these guns are built much quicker and easier than the traditional 1911 single stacks. I'm still waiting for my Hackathorn commander for over a year now. And my Vickers elite commander is quoted at up to 18 months. It's gonna be an Experior next. Hopefully it will be a bit quicker.

[@georgehumphries7802]

A suggestion - wear lighter color shirts - the guns disappear when you're holding them. That said - I love this product line!

[@thinman8621]

Higher capacity with a red dot is where the market is headed. And maybe some kind of integral compensator. Use all the technology.

[@joeturner4666]

My biggest complaint about my sub-compact (EDC X9 S): it needs an extended thumb safety. I would buy a Wilson Combat thumb safety specifically dedicated to this solid frame series. I prefer the 10rd mag with finger rest baseplate, gives me comfortable grip

[@stockgenie2067]

Why do you feel the need for the extended thumb safety? Please elaborate, as I am in the market. Thank you

[@joshpomponio2993]

Very nice it just screams to be carried everyday

[@MrWatson2001]

Any plans on doing a true commander length 4.25 barrel with a traditional bushing?

[@tapantera]

Love the 5"/1911, would use the 4"/G19. No grip safety! Modern 1911's to me.

[@kzyt87]

slimer grip for smaller hand i likey

[@poppad3585]

I wish could afford one but I can't. I wish you guys made this metal grips for my Sig P 365X 🤞🏾🙏🏾

[@Baghdaddy2003]

I put 500rds through my SFX9 4 inch yesterday mix of different ammo and it ran flawless. Trigger is unreal and grip with no safety is much better than my C2, which I have no reason to keep now. I wish I had found one that was red dot ready so I will have to send to Wilson in the future. I carry in a Ohlster enigma with a holster from Legacy Firearms and it disappears.

[@mdevo77]

The option to purchase different frames would be nice, like for those of us who have the X9s and may want the 4 inch frame. Also those who went for the larger frame and want to have an ultra carry option for summer. Seems like you are almost there already...

[@danielhenderson8316]

Your better off just ordering a second gun because they would need your old slide back to fit a new frame to it anyway.

[@mdevo77]

@@danielhenderson8316 Done, EDC X9 and Exterior. But no more... Wilson makes great stuff but the customer service blows.....

[@walterminer4990]

I'm looking forward to Ken returning soon, he's been absent for awhile. Hope all is well with him? Best to ya',,,,!

[@victorkeller9495]

Wish I could afford one!

[@hillbilly224]

over priced?

[@gowilsoncombat]

Which SFX9 model are you most interested in? Comment below!

[@larryreinke6136]

4in.

[@rickb5575]

4”

[@jimpearson7053]

Can’t decide between 4” or 3.25” for EDC.

[@bev8200]

They need to build a 320 in this configuration and tune the FCU. The 320 is the way forward

[@MA-lq6eb]

💥😎4 THE ALGORITHM👍🇺🇸

[@crusader4273]

EB- EVO KC9 ☝🏼🇺🇲🏁

[@willbrink]

The result of these damn videos is I now have a SFX9! What surprises me, as that's a major design change, guns in this vid have external extractors, and mine does not. Why the change?

[@gowilsoncombat]

Did you get a SFT9 or a SFX9? The X is external and the T is internal.

[@willbrink]

@@gowilsoncombat SFT. Interesting choice to use external vs internal on such similar pistols. Any particular design reasons why?

[@gowilsoncombat]

There are modest differences between the models to give the customer some choices.

[@CuttinEJ]

I’ll never be able to afford anything Wilson Combat makes.

[@thekiwiguyusa]

Thanks guys - love your work. I own three Wilson pistols. Question, can I easily change the mag release/reverse it for me as a left hand shooter, or do I need to it into you?

[@JazzLowrider]

I like the one with traditional barrel bushing. These guns are great looking. i don't know if i can justify the price for the gun. Maybe if i win the lottery or something 🤔.

[@tiebear1]

When are we going to see and X frame .22 trainer.

[@christopherbishop4927]

Is there any chance of a 10mm Wilson Combat...? Please 🙏

[@wilsonglockenspiel8819]

What cars or trucks do these guys drive ? 🇺🇲👌

[@jimpearson7053]

I can’t wait for my SFX9 4” to arrive @ my LGS. Hopefully here soon.

[@miketyson8933]

Yall need to go check out Platapus you can build your 1911-2011 takes Glock mags and they are beautiful for $1600!!

[@hughesr.6656]

Have these been scaled down to 9mm or are the slides and frames the same thickness as a standard 1911? If this is only to going to be offered in 9mm it would be nice to have it scaled down in all dimensions to 9mm which would reduce weight and make it easier to conceal. A 1911 scaled down to Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer size is what I am looking for or a Browning HiPower with a 1911 style sliding trigger.

[@jimmywilliamson8540]

It looks good I think it's a great idea to make the thing narrower, there were, I have big enough hands to deal with just about any production weapon but the the thinner it is the more comfortable it tends to be and you get a better grip, Faster target acquisition. I think it is a bit silly that manufacturers manufacturers don't change change, you have to presume that a lot of people have purchased your product and we're not talking about lollipops here pops here, traditionally weapons aweapons are passed from generation to generation I have a revolver that was Built-in the late sixties early seventies and there's no reason that I won't be able to pass it on to my children.

[@arnelflandez3260]

If it wasn’t for California DOJ Approved Roster for the Unsafe Handgun Act I would love to purchase the SFX9 for an EDC Firearm

[@OL-Tom]

When will we see a SFX with a 4" slide with the short 10 round frame. Love my current CQB Compact in 45, but it's heavy and I'm getting old

[@TheRealZJE313]

That's a good thing it will keep you in shape lugging that weight will make you use them muscles

[@wangerwelder]

The truck that tows it is a $3,500.00 14yr old Chev

[@jammbbs1688]

I love how they been friends for how long and he says when you gave me the 3 inch to shoot I was surprised it shot so well...... Um were you expecting the pistol to be dog shit?

[@thomastatum4974]

Will the 4 inch slide & barrel fit on the sub compact frame?

[@ghostwriter1415]

Good question. If the barrel (5") will match up to the subcompact, you can thread it, and put a suppresser on it.

[@stlserb]

Threaded barrels when???

[@monocogenit1]

Will there ever be a 4.5" barrel? Also, maybe a longer grip? Like 17 or 19 rnd capacity?

[@Michael-uf1hz]

Make an SF experior and I'm in

[@jerrychambers7267]

Bill what ammo do you carry in your personal pistol?

[@obiwanquixote8423]

Are the EDC X9 magazines compatible with the SFX9?

[@gowilsoncombat]

yes

[@RootBeerGMT]

How much?

[@mikerobbins795]

Is the magazine release reversible?

[@mtthwpnn]

No offense gentlemen, I'm sure these are phenomenal. If I'm spending north of 3k on a hand weapon, it's going to be a Manhurin M73

[@rayperry7315]

Agreed. The Manhurin is phenomenal .

[@ervintaylor6508]

I want the 4-in so bad I can taste it but it's out of my price range

[@johnqpublic6019]

Random question: Will Wilson sell just a lower without a slide?

[@cynic150]

Where does all the lead come from and where does it go?

[@davidholt4216]

What holsters are you guys using for this (I just bought a 4")? None of my 1911 gear is sized for a light rail. Oddly, this fits my leather Sig 220 holster pretty well - but I would like to get one just for this one...or two...one OWB and one IWB.

[@charlesj.6563]

I have found that my EDC X9s with rail fits in a holster for a Staccato C or C2

[@Darren_Tay]

Doesn't it mean the grip panels now are susceptible to rust if we don't oil it since it is no longer wooden? I rather the frame be polymer like Staccato C2.