Bul Armory 9mm Commander

[Brent]

Our very own Rockzilla as an RIA 1911 for pickup. He’s going to take it on as a project firearm as he’s got lots of parts. At the price point they come to, it’s a very attractive offering!!

I have no “regerts” on this Bul Armory. At $850 +39.99 for shipping. It’s a good deal if you want to hit the ground running.


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[Magnumite]

Good 7 yd groups, Brent. A query…did you shoot high thumb (strong side thumb over thumb safety)? That helps manage recoil. Flip side is it feels unnatural.

 

[Brent]

Good 7 yd groups, Brent. A query…did you shoot high thumb (strong side thumb over thumb safety)? That helps manage recoil. Flip side is it feels unnatural.

I would, but I’m a southpaw! Just a righty safety.


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[Magnumite]

Gotcha…

 

[Brent]

Gotcha…

When I say recoil, let’s be clear, it’s a 9mm, it’s not much. I’m more focused on sight picture and trigger breaks than riding the front sight under recoil just yet!


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[Brent]

Picked up some matte white paint and some glow in the dark green. Gonna give the front sight a little glow up. Try to make it pop some more.

- Brent


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[Rockzilla]

Picked up some matte white paint and some glow in the dark green. Gonna give the front sight a little glow up. Try to make it pop some more.

- Brent


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Kool...give an update, on how that works out
some even try orange, something thats gonna
stick out ..

-Rock

 

[Brent]

Kool...give an update, on how that works out
some even try orange, something thats gonna
stick out ..

-Rock

Yessir! I put three coats of matte white down yesterday. I put my first coat of glow green on prior to leaving for work this morning. Came home and peeked at it. Decided it needed another coat of green as well. Once I pull the tape off I’ll share a little picture with ya


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[Brent]

Well my carefully laid plans were for naught. When I removed the tape last night, it took a lot of paint with it. So I restarted and ended up painting the whole front sight. I don’t know if there isn’t a quantity enough to glow, or this paint just doesn’t. I’ll tell you one thing. The front site is easier to catch now! Ultimately I’ll end up putting a tritium front in prior to this gun moving to any sort of carry role.

- Brent


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[Biggfoot44]

Unless there have been sudden break through , glow in the dark paints requirel a lot of direct " charging " from a flashlight;, or a long time in direct sunlight for a little bit of glowing.

They're reportedly popular in Europe, so lots of people think that's useful .

In usual USA context, most use high contrast and/ or neon for front sight. Optional white undercoat .

Old- ish school is red , similar to red ramp inserts . Nail polish from dollar store is fastest and cheapest to try different combinations.

Recommended by the S&W Forum are particular of Testor's Neon Orange and Neon ( safety vest) Lime Green . With a white undercoat . I just looked at mine , but Hobby Lobby put the price stickers over the main labels, and I'd need a magnifying glass to read the really fine print by the bar codes .

 

[Rockzilla]

Unless there have been sudden break through , glow in the dark paints requirel a low of direct " charging " from a flashlight;, or a long time in direct sunlight for a little bit of glowing.

They're reportedly popular in Europe, so lots of people think that's useful .

In usual USA context, most use high contrast and/ or neon for front sight. Optional white undercoat .

Old- ish school is red , similar to red ramp inserts . Nail polish from dollar store is fastest and cheapest to try different combinations.

Recommended by the S&W Forum are particular of Testor's Neon Orange and Neon ( safety vest) Lime Green . With a white undercoat . I just looked at mine , but Hobby Lobby put the price stickers over the main labels, and I'd need a magnifying glass to read the really fine print by the bar codes .

Bingo...used my moms nail polish long ago and there's that name again "Testor's" .....

-Rock

 

[Biggfoot44]

Arrg ! Seeing it quoted , it auto corrected " lot of light " to " low of light " . I'll go correct .

 

[slsc98]

…I just looked at mine , but Hobby Lobby put the price stickers over the main labels, and I'd need a magnifying glass to read the really fine print by the bar codes .

Thank you! I went looking for Testers model paints awhile back and found absolutely NONE. ZERO! Not even online. Someone alluded it had been taken off market due to some chemical (lead?) in it but, I don’t think I ever checked Hobby Lobby.

(I use it for marking stuff according to caliber and wound up going paint marker route (probably only the white of which would be useful for front sights .. :-/

Amazon product ASIN B09D9M2R5R

 

[Biggfoot44]

Had to check several craft stores . The Neons apparently aren't stocked by all such stores . But Mrs Biggfoot and Littlefoot44 do lots of yarn stuff , and get around a lot .

 

[slsc98]

Our very own Rockzilla as an RIA 1911 for pickup. He’s going to take it on as a project firearm as he’s got lots of parts. At the price point they come to, it’s a very attractive offering!!

I have no “regerts” on this Bul Armory. At $850 +39.99 for shipping. It’s a good deal if you want to hit the ground running.

Agreed!

I tripped over one of the SDS Tisas “Service Model” .45’s for $300 last year and was so impressed by it and then a Rock Island 1911 .45 another shooter brought to an IDPA match I committed to putting a Filipino or Turkish CNC-CAD 1911 9mm single stack on the “to do” list …

Came across the Rock Island “Ultra FS” 9mm single stack 1911, shot several mags through it to confirm it is POA/poi inside 25 yards and came in first with it in my club match, literally, right out of the box! Not doing a thing to it, it needs nothing more done!

Paid $500 (520 shipped) from Family Firearms to my FFL (price shown on webiste is always much higher than the price one gets by emailing them, 100% legit online vendor):

Rock Island 51623 Rock Ultra FS 9mm Luger 5' 9+1 Black Parkerized Gray G10 Grip

<p>The Rock Ultra FS has a 5" button rifled barrel supported by a full length guide rod. The smooth angled, snag-free style allows for quick draw in fast need situations. Includes a low profile adjustable rear sight, a high visibility fiber optic front sight, skeletonized hammer and trigger with...

www.familyfirearms.com

So impressed by ^that^ single stack I was about to order another in “Commander” flavor when it occurred to me I’m sitting on a stack of old ParaOrdnance P-18 .38 Super / 9mm mags and I seemed to recall several shooters reporting those mags function in the Rock Island double stack 9mm 1911’s. Once I confirmed that I ordered the RI Pro Ultra Match 17+1 9mm.

$830 ($850 shipped) I expect to pick it up from my FFL next Monday when he returns from vacation: https://www.familyfirearms.com/product/rocki-56645-pro-ult-mtch-hc-9mm-17r

Bul Armory, SDS Tisas, Rock Island - Right now is a GOOD a time for 1911 afficianados!

 

[Brent]

Unless there have been sudden break through , glow in the dark paints requirel a lot of direct " charging " from a flashlight;, or a long time in direct sunlight for a little bit of glowing.

They're reportedly popular in Europe, so lots of people think that's useful .

In usual USA context, most use high contrast and/ or neon for front sight. Optional white undercoat .

Old- ish school is red , similar to red ramp inserts . Nail polish from dollar store is fastest and cheapest to try different combinations.

Recommended by the S&W Forum are particular of Testor's Neon Orange and Neon ( safety vest) Lime Green . With a white undercoat . I just looked at mine , but Hobby Lobby put the price stickers over the main labels, and I'd need a magnifying glass to read the really fine print by the bar codes .

Yeah I don’t hold much hope of the glow being too beneficial. I’ll tell ya, she’s a neon green front sight now. I’ll have to take a pic later. Going to the range with dad after work. He’s decided it’s time to learn to shoot a pistol (finally!). He’s always been a shotgun man. It’ll be our third time to the range together.

I on the other hand visit a minimum of once a week! Excited to shoot more!

- Brent


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[Biggfoot44]

Neon Green paint on purpose will be a lot more vibrant than non glowing glow paint .

 

[Brent]

Neon Green paint on purpose will be a lot more vibrant than non glowing glow paint .

Yessir! Doing some practice presentations, that front sight pops out much quicker. A definite improvement for now!!

- Brent


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[Rockzilla]

So impressed by ^that^ single stack I was about to order another in “Commander” flavor when it occurred to me I’m sitting on a stack of old ParaOrdnance P-18 .38 Super / 9mm mags and I seemed to recall several shooters reporting those mags function in the Rock Island double stack 9mm 1911’s. Once I confirmed that I ordered the RI Pro Ultra Match 17+1 9mm.
9mm..

Yeah the Para double stack mags work, now on the 14 round 45acp Double stacks a slight mod is needed for it to catch. But the MecGar Para 14 round mags fit with no issues. The BBR 3.10 45acp went from 10 rounds to 14.

-Rock

 

[Rockzilla]

Yessir! Doing some practice presentations, that front sight pops out much quicker. A definite improvement for now!!

- Brent


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Glow-On GREEN Glow Paint For Gun Sights, Fishing Lures 2.3 ml vial, Bright! | eBay

2.3 ml vial with concentrated glow in the dark paint. Glow-On is the most popular glow paint for gun sights in the United States. Customize your gun sights to your own needs. Glow-On makes your gun sights more efficient.

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-Rock