If the thought is to have a comped 1911, who else makes one? Obviously nighthawk was mentioned and there are a lot of ported options now, but what about other integral comped guns?

 

Atlas, Charyn, BUL, Phoenix Trinity, Watchtower, the list goes on.

 

For the tti I can't get past the price and not getting a metal grip , atlas would be my choice, staccato is not the old sti hand build pistol

 

Staccato is exactly the same level of hand built as STI always was, which is to say, somewhat. That said, Staccato has corrected a lot of the issues of the old STI guns

 

Here’s your chance to get a combat master box set for only $22k at tx gun experience

 

It's the Dixon Ticonderoga #2 that drives the price way up on that. Super rare.

 

Erebus , XC wouldn’t get a sandviper

 

Would you throw the Hayes Cobra/HC1911 into the mix?

 

Think of a high end or unobtainable gun, and bac probably had several. That man is not to be doubted.

 

Now that everyone has had their popcorn, here is a question. What other pistols are designed to have an optic sit this low?

 

Infinity does

 

Infinity does for sure.

 

Vudoo does....

 

Atlas for the win

 

Atlas does make a very dialed, ready to go out of the box pistol for sure.

 

Infinity does for sure.

That is one outstanding Black Beauty! Perfect or Perfection!?

 

Thank you! I literally spent around 9 months agonizing about every single detail and am quite happy with how it turned out.
I can’t quite say it’s perfect because honestly the Infinity just isn’t as forgiving as the Atlas is to shoot.

 

Anybody has a ballpark estimate on turnaround time for an Erebus?

 

New from Atlas they are around 8 months or so but if you look I bet you can find one much quicker. I’ve got one with around 5k rounds through it I’d sell.

 

Blasphemy on this forum, but the XC is meh to me compared to Erebus, Sand Viper, Infinity…. I’ve had 2 and sold 2. Don’t really miss them either.

 

Different strokes for different folks. I too have had the lot of them, and have no real interest in buying another Erebus, Nighthawk or Infinity, but every time I sell an XC (sold 3 of them now), I end up buying another.

 

Bought one xc
2x erebus
2x artimis
1 x gtx
2 night hawks
1 sandviper
1 very nice guncrafter

some really nguns in that mix few dogs
But the xc is still in its spot and the others just memories
No regrets

in the end its all in the hand and mind of the shooter

 

I have to agree. I have had 3 X Infinity, 1 Honcho, 1 STI CM, 1 TTI Pit Viper. If I were pressed, I would say I shot the Honcho the fasted with the frame mounted optic and ported barrels. The TTI Pit Viper is extremely pleasant to shoot and really begs you to pull the trigger faster. The Infinity pistols I will say I was the most accurate with if just utilizing the irons. Everyone’s experiences are just going to be different and a lot of it is just how you feel about the pistol and the overall experience. I still have the Pit Viper and the CM. The other three were sold not because I didn’t like them but for other reasons. I have another Infinity coming in next month which I plan on keeping and a Charyn build in 2025. I don’t plan on selling anymore 2011s. Right now my shooting focus has switched back to precision rifles which I have neglected for a few years.

 

I have an Atlas Apollo on order and I'm really curious how it will stack up against my XC. Should be interesting. Now I'm told by guys who have shot both the Erebus and Apollo that with factory ammo they run equally fast. But with hand loaded ammo the Erebus edges it out.

 

Same here, I keep hearing really good things about it so excited to put it up against my lineup and see how it stacks up.

 

For the money the XC wins. The erebus with handloads will shoot amazingly. However I've had a chance to shoot a Hayes Customs Cobra and I gotta say it impressed me. They make island/ported barrels and they shoot flatter than XC in my opinion. They cost a bit more around 6700 I believe for the optioned out Cobra. TTI stuff is not on my radar as I've shot the full range and don't see the quality/craftsmanship for the price.

 

The ported version (non-island barrel) is around 5300.

 

If you can get on Don's books, do it. I had his limited optic build for a short period of time until a buddy talked me into selling it to him. Don's craftsmanship will impress - especially given some of the pistols/brands mentioned in this thread.

 

Living in California, I purchased the Atlas Erebus and absolutely love it. I cannot compare it to the TTI pistols, but I owned a NH TRS Comp for a few weeks. the NH was great but i had to make the tough decision to sell the pistol, but luckily it went to a close friend of mine.

 

Are you in norcal? Is he willing to sell the nighthawk? I might be interested.

 

I have shot all three and would take Atlas. Staccato the. TTI. TTI’s customer service would be enough to make me stay away.

 

I have all 3 and say the atlas is most accurate, XC/ pit viper are tied. I love the pit viper from the movies and will never let it go for that reason, but it does shoot nice. The atlas just feels on a better level then the others and if you have the money go for it, if not the XC will be all you need!

 

Erebus is the best gun of that bunch. If you want to save a few bucks, the xc is more than capable for most shooters. The sand viper has a cheap feel to it, so not sure why anyone would buy it considering it is more expensive than the Erebus.

 

I had the same itch after watching those movies. I ended up checking out the 9mm Pit Viper and was pretty impressed. For my money, I’d say the Staccato XC is a solid pick. It’s got a great balance between performance and price, and the island front sight looks sharp. I had the chance to handle one and found it smooth and accurate. The Erebus does seem to have that extra touch of quality, but for casual shooting and fun, the XC might give you everything you need without stretching the budget too far. As for irons, it’s personal—some miss them, but others don’t. For me, it’s been fine so far without them.

 

I own all 3 Erebus Hard Chrome and honestly a sweet spot in my heart shoots lights out won’t part with it,the Sand Viper I got for 6500. again sweet spot for me,my XC was my 1st 2011 and I will keep it because of that but honestly not my 1st pick when I open my safe