I've been drawn to the 1911 platform since the early 90s when it was standard issue (Colt 1911 A1). Carried Beretta 92F (I happened to have one of the last Italian made versions) and Glock over the years on duty and off duty but finally decided to come back to the 1911 platform a few years ago. This pistol actually caught my attention at my favorite range while I was waiting my turn. This was my first MAC 9 after having three Tisas pistols (Service A1-45, Carry 45, and Tisas DS 9mm) so let’s jump into my observations. The good: lightning cuts (had to pay extra for that on my Staccato P), three different trigger shoes, flared magwell, AOS optics plate included (also had to purchase separately for my Staccato). Accuracy was very good once I got used to blacked out sights. The bad: action was stiff and would bind at points. The breach face has a flat angle where it meets the disconnector causing additional binding in the action. I’m not fond of the blacked out front sight and would have preferred some type of dot for contrast. The trigger pull from the factory was about 4.5lbs. Seems a touch high for a 1911 platform. The stippling on the grip is sub-par in my opinion. The recoil and main springs were higher than necessary in my opinion. And let’s not forget the optics plate screws. The first 1000 rounds were Blazer Brass 124gr FMJ. My remedies: I polished the rails, adjusted the angle of the breach face and disconnector allowing for a less impactful strike and smoother transition into battery. The action is almost buttery now. After reviewing the spring rates on my MAC 9, my Staccato P, and Springfield Prodigy, I opted to match the rates on my Staccato P. Tuned the sear spring and have a consistent sub-3.5lb trigger pull. To correct the grip issue, I was able to use my soldering iron with a 5mm attachment (normally used for indexing threaded heat inserts) and create a dragon skin pattern. The grip is solid now without being overly aggressive. I’ve put another 1000 rounds thru it (also Blazer Brass 124gr FMJ) and she definitely “runs” now. I haven’t mounted an optic on this pistol yet, but plan to replace the factory optic plate screws with torx head plate screws available for Prodigy. I gave it 4 stars (would have given it 4.5 but that wasn’t an option) because there were some fixes to what was a great pistol for the price and with a minor investment I was able to make it so much more refined and worthy of a pistol costing twice as much.

Well, this is now my 3rd firearm from MAC, not to mention my many Tisas pistols. Nothing that I haven’t said before but now even better being comp’ed. Another great pistol from MAC. I didn’t think anything could be better than my MAC 9 DS. This one is, the comp cut makes an outstanding pistol shoot even flatter . MAC has become my favorite firearms company. Outstanding, reliable, excellent customer service. You can’t beat MAC !

Well, what can I say that I didn’t say on my MAC 1911 DS 9. Everything and more . This comp version is yet another outstanding firearm from MAC. All the extras , different trigger lengths , two mag release buttons , etc. I didn’t think my other MAC could get any better but this is another home run . I have several Tisas pistols, now 2 MAC DS’s, the MAC 1014 scatter gun and the MAC 5 coming in this week . I’d say , I’m lov’in my MAC’s. Quality, reliable and affordable. Outstanding company and firearms !! MAC attack is back and better than ever . Thanks SDS / Tisas /Mac , as I’ve said the past two years , y’all are a force to be reckoned with !!!