The Stealth Arms Platypus | A 1911 That Takes Glock Mags?

[@jasonriggs3655]

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[@SiliconeSword]

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[@aaronloggins3904]

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[@gleamtarrest6310]

Go rent some VCR tapes!

[@VLAPredz]

I mean the reality is the entire video is a ad for T-Rex Arms. They do not need other sponsorships because the views/content drive customers to their business already.

[@Jack-M1113]

Just wait for the "Snuffaluffagus." That is a glock that takes 1911 mags.

[@HuskerHardware]

Least reliable Glock ever.

[@HaHaha-f2s]

At least it would be Glock actually doing something different for once in over 30 years

[@TheTrueErnie]

it'll be called the Perry

[@KutschKustoms]

you win.

[@oakridgereview1359]

Hahaha 😂 Make it and it will sell (or some shit like that)

[@Gunbanter]

The staccato T-shirt was the funniest part of this whole video

[@calebblock4776]

Today on Trex. We learned to not use holsters for different guns. Magazine releases are hard. Baseplates do weird shit. Brandon lets out his inner marine and much more :).

[@Andrew-ps6xe]

Some say that he sleeps upside down like a bat, and that his sweat can be used to clean firearms…

[@HuskerHardware]

@@Andrew-ps6xe All we know is, he's called The Stig.

[@m0rtale195]

@@HuskerHardware he is not the stig, but he is the freedom loving cousin of the stig

[@HuskerHardware]

@@m0rtale195 Touché. I forgot my Top Gear lore.

[@Andrew-ps6xe]

@@HuskerHardware The Sig?

[@Big6Duke]

An hour and twenty two minutes!!! What is this a 2007 Nutnfacy review

[@GabrielBaker-nj8zl]

“Philosophy of use”

[@imberaeris6768]

Ahh, miss the days!

[@JohnathanMoss-v4x]

lol

[@FatBlueLine6217]

Im dying!!!! TnP’er

[@flyingplumber226]

Does he post anymore?

[@xenonwj2396]

Great video! I do think Brant might be a bit biased since he seems to be a die-hard Glock fan, which isn't necessarily a problem. While I suspect the issues were ammo-induced, I could be wrong. I had two identical Platypus pistols made-one for me and one for my brother. We've had them since July and have put about 3,000 rounds through each of them. We've also let family members, friends, and even people at the gun range try them, and we've experienced no malfunctions with various types of ammo, including homemade reloads. In my opinion, the Platypus is definitely a gun I would trust in a real-life scenario. My brother, who is a die-hard Glock enthusiast and had never shot a 1911-style firearm, was intrigued by the Platypus. After convincing him to try buy it, he now stands by it. Despite his love for Glocks, he has said he would grab the Platypus first in a life-or-death situation.

[@AppleJack76]

Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz could have taken over the tri-state area, only if his inventions took Glock mags.

[@andershilmo1866]

Love the long form content. A great channel. The platypus seems like a good gun. If I get one will probably be a comped or ported version. Not having to deal with expensive and finicky 2011 at times mags.

[@trevorcoyle517]

I thought the question would be "does it take Glock mags?"

[@borrago]

As did we all.

[@MrKlein83]

The answer is yes 😁

[@dreamisolympia88]

Yeah for sure. Opportunity missed.

[@nvomund]

Standard guntube commenter goes to the comments section, "BUT DOES IT TAKE GL-...oh. Well. Nevermind, then."

[@Ben2k109]

For anyone curious in the platypus watch sage dynamics review also Reddit will be your best friend for any questions

[@bozscaggzz7475]

Reddit sucks

[@Ben2k109]

@ nah platypus Reddit is pretty constructive

[@rklkify]

@@bozscaggzz7475 way more useful than youtube or facebook comments

[@cool8150]

@@Ben2k109but it also sucks

[@weekendgijoe4596]

The main reason I trust you guys more than most other channels is you never rush to be first. I literally will wait on a product until I hear from you guys. Thank you for the knowledge and content.

[@seejayshoots]

The real question is are you guys GOING to make holsters for this…or are their to many variations of it to do so (ie squared or rounded trigger guard/ barrel and slide length/ dust cover and rail length)

[@seejayshoots]

Now I look like a douche they teased it at the very end 😐😂

[@Ashblossom-d]

Recently got my 5” platy and bought a Ragnarok holster for a staccato XC + x300 with the Black Friday sale. I needed to add rubber spacers to widen the retention because of the full rail. Also, the platy’s indentations on either side of the fiber optic front sight are sharp and scrape the kydex on draw, but otherwise the fit is surprisingly good.

[@Jay_Spesh_Stay_Fresh]

Just as a plus: safariland staccato holsters fit these well. We love kydex and safariland here lol

[@winmorknlz]

Per jed from t rex, they had no plans. I offered to let them use my (new design) 5 inch and 4.25 brandnew plattys to use for this exact situation, and mold them... they said no holsters planned in the future. As for the malfunctions I think you may have dinged the extractor with slamming the mags in the gun..certain mag can smack it.. . maybe.. but great video!!

[@winmorknlz]

6354 rdso works great! For both sizes and most lights ive tried​@@Jay_Spesh_Stay_Fresh

[@UltimateEnd0]

Lucas is aging so fast that I can't recognize him.

[@danielrios6396]

😮I noticed that too I thought it was someone different

[@zacsdiyguns]

Aids

[@Weston2022]

It's his brother that is at the beginning of the video.

[@eriklambert3809]

Not Lucas😂😂

[@Mrjohnnymoo1]

If you have 10’s of thousands of rounds put down range on one platform, and another platform with a totally different trigger, recoil impulse, and grip angle even comes close within 1000 rounds, that speaks a metric ton abbot the platform.

[@tacticaljindo]

Surprised y’all didn’t try using the staccato holsters. Mine fits the safariland holsters for a 5” staccato XC

[@flmantactical]

Wearing a Staccato shirt while testing the Platypus is fantastic.

[@bozscaggzz7475]

Unless you're using stock glock mags, the malfunctions are irrelevant.

[@Opr9r]

Right. Or just take the funnel off. Arredondo notoriously has issues with some magwells

[@bozscaggzz7475]

@Opr9r That too! For sure take the funnel off. Also, it should be wiped and oiled more frequently. I have over 1600 rounds on my platypus and zero issues. Seems like these guys go out of their way to make things malfunction. If its not glock they dont like it

[@James-zo7je]

I got one 6 months ago and haven't touched anything else since. It's a great platform that is the best of both worlds, being the person I am I did tinker with mine adding an EGW 2pc tungsten guide rod to add some weight up front and bump the recoil spring down to a 12lb spring (tried everything from 8lb up to the 14lb factory) and it's been a tac driver for running Limited optics. I have around 4-5k through mine and haven't seen those issues, I do primarily run hand load 147's or Super Vel 147 hush puppies for USPSA. My only gripes are it does use some proprietary components because of the glock mags and I got mine OTS so it has an RMRcc cut but I machined a DPP adapter for an EFLX which fixed that issue. Overall you can't find a better quality setup that shoots as good as it does for what Stealth Arms charges.

[@2AlphaCrew]

Ok… which extended baseplates work with the mag flare? They were having issues with multiple.

[@James-zo7je]

⁠​⁠@@2AlphaCrewI use Taylor Freelance 140’s which work flawlessly. Their 170mm baseplates also work great if I’m not shooting USPSA

[@hostilegoat]

I've quadrupled your ammo count on multiple Platy's and all of the malfunctions we experienced were due to breaking parts that 1911s in general are known for breaking. Stealth Arms fixed them without question and all of the parts in question are bog standard 9mm 1911 parts. The Platypus is everything the Staccato should be.

[@tpfrk8977]

Good to hear.. I just ordered one last month. Was quoted an April delivery 👍

[@crossfitfortuna]

@@tpfrk8977late May or early June for mine.

[@CompetitionChris]

I'm 8,000 rounds deep and have zero problems. I used it in USPSA for 6 months and never had one jam. But I also lubed it after every match.

[@hostilegoat]

@@CompetitionChris we had an older bushing model that we could literally load rounds in we found in the dirt at a public range and it would shoot them. Astounding reliability. Most of the issues we saw were with ejectors on a pair of bull barrel guns. Even extractor tension has been 100% perfect and that's a weak point on 9mm 1911s!

[@angelguardian3007]

19:06 the zoom and silence with the mag drop got me bad 😂

[@Opr9r]

Hey guys, Brandon says towards the start of the video that that difference between a 2011 and 1911 is the 2 piece frame and grip. While that may be the case here, the real and sole difference is: Nothing. Staccato simply holds the trademark for the name “2011”, EVERYTHING else is a doublestack 1911

[@NoStepOnNeck]

Correct. The platypus is a 2011, it takes a double stack mag = 2011 I couldn’t care less if it has a three or two piece frame/grip module.

[@brody6504]

@@NoStepOnNecklol no. If that was the case Para had 2011s on the market before 2011s existed.

[@Poaesthetics]

@@brody6504 but i thought a 2011 trademarked by Staccato was to designate a double stack, 9mm 1911 so the para in 45acp doesnt apply to this category

[@thecocooreo]

Nobody cares! lol

[@Opr9r]

@@brody6504when someone says 2011 they mean a 9mm 1911 ds

[@CA.0verview]

52:55 this a accurate statement, this identical malfunction happened to me,I believe it comes with a light spring out of the box , a simple remedy to this is like your thumbs hang off to the side like Ben Stoeger dose. My buddy bought one yesterday, it was also my fist shots too.We let our thumbs hang off to the side and continue doing drills as scheduled.

[@ballerrdj]

After all the videos I’ve seen Brandon have to do when shooting guns. I feel as if Brandon was genuinely smiling as he kept shooting unlike other guns where you can see his displeasure in shooting, especially the small handgun video.

[@shmoopsIII]

Same. He made that comment about holding off on feedback until the end. But I was thinking, we can always tell how he feels about something g during the shooting portion. Q

[@TCOB89]

I just bought a platty 3 weeks ago, Taran Tactical extended base plates just fine after 1500 rounds

[@MJTORN]

I’ve got about 3k rounds through mine and don’t have a single complaint

[@TCOB89]

@ I like so much I get the 4.25 inch to carry

[@PineFire]

I’m on 10k rounds with mine. Flawless. My wife now carries a commander length platypus.

[@brewer6338]

Really enjoyed this one. Who knew I needed Issac, Brandon, and Branntly in one video?!

[@Olivehollow]

I asked them on a Live once about making a Compact size, 3.5-4” barrel with 15 round grip and he said lots of people are asking for that but it would be a lot of design changes and engineering to build a brand new gun basically. So if they do it, it would be in the future future. Probably would see a 45 caliber before that.

[@cbboiii1100]

Well shit now demand is going to spike out of control! Should have bought mine a few months ago

[@Cheung_Kody]

Really glad I bought mine earlier this month

[@BlackrockLobbyist]

Thats whats great about being broke. when demand goes up, it doesn’t matter because you already couldn’t afford it.

[@jasonmontes2016]

1 in stock prebuilt as of 3:27pm az time

[@Edc-Guy]

They’re still not “cheap”. You’ll be aight.

[@TheRancor53]

An excuse to maybe try the Kimber 2k11. Steel frame and apparently a redemption tour for that company 😂. Or save up a few months and get a staccato, that’s the real problem with the long build time, most of us can probably make an extra 700-800 bucks in the time it takes to get it home.

[@GunsandGuava]

This channel never disappoints. Neither does their company!

[@pereira.powerhouse]

Brantley saying “I suck at grouping pistols” made me feel a little bit better about myself I’m not gonna lie

[@thedoubleop]

Wealth of unique knowledge between these 3 guys.

[@SynthHofmann]

Thanks for the review. The platypus has been on my radar since it came out.

[@topgungear6822]

Odd that yall are running into issues with the henning mag extensions, mine run flawlessly. What springs and type of follower are yall running with the extensions? **edit** it was probably the sig holster pressing the mag release.

[@DirtySouthDevil]

Perfect review and content format!!! More of this please!

[@practicepractice5719]

Thank you for the long form.....It is appreciated, well done !!!!!!!!!!

[@wcw2793]

"You shattered it, didn't you?" 🤣

[@Mrjohnnymoo1]

You’re 100% touching the slide and slowing it down enough that it doesn’t have enough energy to kick the spent casing. The only reason the round would be getting stuck in the ejection port horizontally would be if the ejector couldn’t hit it hard enough to spin the case out. The slide is wider than the frame instead of Flush with the Glock’s. I’d love to see an update

[@COLT45Studios]

It's funny the 320 holster kind of works because the only Safariland holster that would fit my FNX 45 tac was a p320 holster with some slight modification.

[@CompetitionChris]

My platypus has been flawless after 8,000 rounds. It lights out shoots better than any Glock I've ever shot. It doesn't stack up against my MPA 2011. But it shoots better than any striker fire polymer gun on the market.

[@JH-zt4qu]

Thank you for the video, gentlemen.

[@marcferret1563]

Great video - appreciate the long form. Looking forward to an update with the diagnosis of the stovepipes.

[@GraizenBrann]

Stealth Arms Platypus The movie.. 🍿 🎥 good knowledge. 👏 👏👍

[@TonyTen13]

Just got my platypus today. Previously I had a ragnarok made for sig p320 x5 and a TLR1 light and the holster works pretty well (training purposes only). I would love to get a holster made specifically from you guys tho.

[@swift__]

Intro of Brandon breaking that dot from previous testing was 😂😂… ( I like the platypus, SA did a great job.. imho, and like mentioned the 80% lower thing is 👌🏼 )

[@stanlucas1932]

What did zeroing your optic 2wks ago have to do with your group size today?

[@a2Asupporter]

The Fusion Firearms XP Pro is a 2011 that takes Glock 17 magazines. It has a 4” bull barrel, steel frame, and aluminum grip module weighing nearly 36 oz. It’s in stock and costs less than the Base Model Platypus. WDYT Isaac?

[@skydivemurr]

The malfunctions seem like an MRO overhanging issue?

[@thereforeiam8700]

ordered mine 8/15/24, it shipped 12/19/24. it was expected to ship 1/27/24 so their lead times are conservative to maintain expectations. I think that's fair. great vid

[@krissmith5385]

I’d like to see you guys test the Springfield prodigy, for the price it seems like a solid choice for a out of the box 2011.

[@czjunky2045]

Lucas can you get Brantley a smaller flag for his ear pro?? It’s a little too big

[@GabrielBaker-nj8zl]

No he needs a bigger one

[@Goblin08yh]

Awesome video guys. Enjoyed your take on the Platypus, Have had a bunch of these shipped to my shot for transfer, Never shot one myself.

[@TheMulk777]

Thanks for doing this video! I have been considering pulling the trigger on the Platypus for quite some time. This is the kind of analysis I have been waiting for. In 6 months after you run it some more, I would love to see a follow-up video. Perhaps it is just a cleaning issue, and it will be important to clean the gun well after a long training session...

[@TheMulk777]

Will you guys be making a platypus holster now?

[@jamesfischer4813]

I was going to say. The SRO and RMR HD is the cause of the jams. Did it in mine and in my Wilson with back the RMR no issues

[@strongcontendervideo8906]

This is basically the only 2011/1911 category handgun that excites me in any real way. It isn’t that I don’t like 1911s, they are nice handguns in general, it’s just that I actually kinda want a platypus because it offers something different than many of the others.

[@jordandegraaff]

It would’ve been fun to see Isaac shoot on video though!

[@BlackSheepPractical]

I love merrel shoes man , for the money and the comfort, it can’t be beat.

[@wilemelliott]

I'd carry one that takes 19 mags... They already have a "Commander" sized upper for the Platypus, I don't think it would take much to make an "Officer's Model" version for concealed carry [which is just a "Commander" with a chopped grip] I've actually been considering getting the Commander sized one [I like full sized grips...big hands] with a threaded barrel for comp/suppressor use. Thanks for the review

[@nobody177]

I have heard that th8s gun chews up the glock mags with the metal magazine release, has this been your milage?

[@LoganMckinney-g3c]

Love this video, quick question for Brandon, were the Arredondo baseplates good to go? Currently running those for an MR920 for PCSL and considering a platypus in the future

[@Austin___Gomez]

Love to see the product reviews especially on the higher end guns……need more product reviews 👍🏾

[@loftonjones3418]

Great video as always!

[@kevinkelley5438]

I've heard that 1911s need to be kept wet or they malfunction. Did try adding oil when it started malfunctioning? I would be interested in knowing what Stealth Arms says about it.

[@PineFire]

Put 1,000 rounds in mine without cleaning it, out of the box, within 2 days. No issues. I’m glad I am not the only one, KZbin is chock full of nothing but great reviews of this thing.

[@ZeekEST99]

I have been waiting forever for t-rex arms to do a breakdown of the platypus!

[@wcw2793]

If you want to discuss 2011s with some top knotch local shooters, then I would talk to Mike Hwang, Dave Horn, and Keegan Singleton. Mike has competed with Masterpiece Arms 2011s and open guns for Handgun Nationals, Open Nationals, and multiple other major matches. Dave Horn competes with a 2011 in not just USPSA but in 2 Gun and 3 Gun as well. Keegan works as a gunsmith that builds 2011s and open guns, and he also competes with a 2011 in USPSA, 2 Gun, and 3 Gun.

[@superboy305]

Glad yall like it

[@jfraz_7720]

18:55 anyone know what camera brandon has on his hat?

[@Isaac-e9l]

Insta 360 Go 3

[@JimDangle-z5t]

You talk about Winchester ammo problems. Our PD bought a huge lot of re-branded Winchester 5.56 training ammo and we got so many jams and a couple of jacket separations in our suppressors….. yay

[@jamesmcdonough1727]

Had the mag popping out issue too mag button was hitting the holster on the draw.

[@joshuabaker8887]

So now that you got one plans for making holster???? Left hand surefire x300t

[@treatstacticaltraining]

Bull Armory TAC Pro review would be gold

[@InfinitumDiver]

Would the options for the slide cut and the trigger pull weight effect the reliability of the Platypus?

[@Rubeless]

No

[@WearilyCorrect]

Yes to a commander size! That’s pretty much the only thing holding me back from getting one.

[@Katana_Gryphon]

Brandon doing this video wearing a Staccato shirt is peak 👌

[@andrewgreaves2687]

Can we please get a head to head of platypus vs oracle arms 2311?

[@LîNkxUSMC]

Agreed, a shorty version that takes 19 mags would be sick.

[@non-typical1357]

When this pistol came out, they had me at "it takes glock mags".

[@herknorth8691]

I know that 1911s that fail to eject but only with certain mags and/or mag removed is an indication of... something? Were those FTEjects happening with specific mags or regardless of which mag?

[@nnekdmejeke120]

If you wanted the commander length glock mag 2011 style gun, try out the fushion xp pro. Apparently has less issues than what you reported and costs half the price with a better finish than the cerokote that is on a platypus.

[@Fhshabsdmd]

It’s hard to question Glock dominance when taking Glock mags is a flex

[@brandonrides8953]

If they start making a DLC coated model, I'm in.

[@jacksonhaws8381]

Loving all the pistol testing as of late. Would love to see you test a P320 extensively after Lucas IG post on not recommending them anymore.

[@davidhartley6232]

I don't know much about "1911/2011"... But I know to strip & lube every 500 rounds and be mindful of extractor tension 🤷‍♂️ What say ye?

[@Brayden-P]

The last 25 seconds made watching the whole video worth it 😂

[@cammiebottoms]

You guys should contact a holster company to make a custom holster for it since you don’t have one.

[@CptFUNK1]

I find the 2311 from OA Defense to be a little bit more compelling since it uses an external extractor. I'm not the hugest fan of it using 320 magazines though, as they are expensive, and I haven't had good luck with Sig's magazine coatings when it comes to rust. I would also feel more comfortable utilizing either of these guns if they had firing pin safety blocks. The Staccatos are not drop safe, and I doubt these are unless they added this feature in directly.

[@2AlphaCrew]

I missed it… which extended baseplates worked with the platypus?

[@Tom-iz8oy]

Awesome to see another Ohio-based manufacturer!

[@Noobtuber-007]

Can you please do a stress test of Springfield Prodigy Comp?

[@Contest4Freedom]

I’m buying one. It’s evident it’s a great gun. Especially for competitive format. Just requires more cleaning than my Glocks.

[@TonyTen13]

Nice video! I ordered my gun back in October and still eagerly waiting to get it in. How come you didn’t just take the opportunity to showcase your onboarding process of new guns by scanning the gun, making a mold, and just make a ragnarok? A bread and butter holster company shouldn’t run the wrong holster. Doesn’t set a good precedent. That said, I’ve been a supporter of trexarms for many years with several thousands of dollars spent on rigs, holsters, and other equipment. Just trying to look out!

[@Maddenoutdoors]

2311 vs platypus video?

[@justinmoore4088]

@TREX ARMORY How old are the Glock mags used for the Plat?

[@robjmh]

I picked one up about 2 weeks ago and havent got to shoot it yet. Are you guys going to make a holster for them?

[@1walkrhannan]

Thank you for the review! There seem to be so few and far between with the SAP

[@kolby9175]

what is the holster system?

[@MartinFelix1988]

What optics are being used? I see an sro and cannot tell what the other abomination is. Edit: I’m not understanding what the point is of covering your optic with tape. Literally covering the glass. What is this drill/ style called?

[@josiahzuno8394]

Its occluding your optic. Helps you focus on target rather than dot. Which is pretty hard when you dont realize what youre focusing on

[@perlenbacher6788]

I gotta say, Trex seems like such a nice place to work. Jokes and seriousness can be shared in the same sentence. A good christian work environment.

[@nomad5215]

It’s pretty neat

[@philhamlett2223]

I have almost 7000 rounds through mine with no malfunctions. I am not using an optic. I carry it everyday.

[@chap100000]

I really enjoyed seeing the boys goof around a bit😂

[@Chris-ez7lu]

I like Glocks but we must admit the 2011 pistol are magnificent and when it comes to the 2011 open race gun the recoil is even lower and once again we fell in love with the look

[@armorers_wrench]

I love Glocks. I also think 2011s are really cool and they're fantastic shooting guns. I don't understand the hate for 2011s. They're not as reliable as a Glock but If you maintain them a bit more they work pretty well. I'm going to have to pick one up this coming year.

[@inurfaceson9722]

What triggers do you guys and gals trust in your glocks?

[@TREXARMORY]

Tactical Trigger.

[@Rubeless]

If you want simple go with the Glock performance. If you get the Johnny trigger, skip the striker upgrade. His communication sucks, but it’s a great trigger. I had an issue with a set screw backing out of the shoe, he replaced it fast. I have three of his(two are loaner guns for students).

[@inurfaceson9722]

@Rubeless Have you used the Tactical triggers? They look nice.