This Double Stack 1911 is Only $750!
Summary
TLDRIn this video review, the Springfield Prodigy is hailed as the best entry-level 2011 double stack 1911 on the market. The reviewer compares it with the TSAS DY9 DS, a $750 9mm double stack 1911, highlighting its classic design, modern features like red dot mounting capability, and ergonomic grip. The video discusses the gun's performance, trigger feel, and sighting system, concluding that for the price, it's a solid choice for those seeking a double stack 1911 without breaking the bank. The reviewer also touches on the importance of context when evaluating a firearm's value and performance.
Takeaways
- π₯ The Springfield Prodigy is praised as the best entry-level 2011 or double stack 1911 on the market.
- π― The TSAS DY9 DS, where 'DS' stands for double stack, was highly recommended by viewers and costs around $750.
- π° The gun features a 9mm double stack 1911 with numerous features like red dot mounting capability and ambidextrous safety.
- πΉπ· The TSAS DY9 DS is manufactured in Turkey and offers a blend of classic and modern aesthetics.
- πΉ The reviewer describes the gun as having a 'classic' look on top and a 'party' vibe on the bottom, akin to a mullet with business in the front and a party in the back.
- π¦ The ergonomics of the gun are described as 'sterile' with a modern grip but a somewhat blocky feel in hand.
- π« The gun does not have a bull barrel, which makes it lighter and slightly less stable when shooting, but still manageable for a double stack 1911.
- π§ The flat face trigger with a slight curvature at the top provides a comfortable feel and a positive, forceful reset.
- π The sights on the gun are noted to be of good quality, with a rear serrated edge to minimize glare and a visually pleasing front sight.
- π΅ The reviewer wears the AKT T1 Blackout Wireless in-ear hearing protection, which they highly recommend for their noise-cancelling and Bluetooth features.
- π― The gun is recommended for those who want a double stack 1911 but have a budget of around $800, offering a good value for the price.
Q & A
What is the Springfield Prodigy considered the best of in the market according to the video?
-The Springfield Prodigy is considered the best entry-level 2011 or double stack 1911 on the market hands down.
What is the price of the TSAS DY9 DS mentioned in the video?
-The TSAS DY9 DS is roughly $750 on the streets.
What caliber is the TSAS DY9 DS chambered in?
-The TSAS DY9 DS is chambered in 9mm.
What features does the TSAS DY9 DS have according to the video?
-The TSAS DY9 DS features the ability to mount a red dot, ambidextrous safety, grip safety, nice iron sights front and rear, double stack magazine with a 17+1 capacity, skeletonized trigger, and a rail for lights.
Where is the TSAS DY9 DS manufactured?
-The TSAS DY9 DS is built in Turkey.
How does the reviewer describe the look of the TSAS DY9 DS?
-The reviewer describes the look of the TSAS DY9 DS as classic, especially in the top half, and transitioning to a more modern style at the bottom, akin to a 'business in the front, party in the back' design.
What is the reviewer's opinion on the ergonomics of the TSAS DY9 DS?
-The reviewer finds the ergonomics of the TSAS DY9 DS to be very sterile, with a modern aesthetic grip but a squared off, blocky feel in hand, which is not overly ergonomic but sufficient for the job.
How does the reviewer describe the trigger on the TSAS DY9 DS?
-The reviewer describes the trigger on the TSAS DY9 DS as feeling really good on the finger, with a positive and almost forcefully pushing reset.
What are the sights on the TSAS DY9 DS like?
-The sights on the TSAS DY9 DS are described as really nice, with a rear serrated edge designed to minimize glare and a front sight that, while not as high dollar as some other guns, is satisfactory for a $750 firearm.
Who is the TSAS DY9 DS recommended for according to the reviewer?
-The TSAS DY9 DS is recommended for someone who absolutely wants a double stack 1911 and can only afford to spend around $800 on it.
What is the reviewer's final verdict on the TSAS DY9 DS compared to the Springfield Prodigy?
-The reviewer maintains that the Springfield Prodigy is the best entry-level 2011, but acknowledges that the TSAS DY9 DS is a good option for those specifically looking for a double stack 1911 within a certain budget.
What hearing protection is the reviewer wearing in the video?
-The reviewer is wearing the AKT T1 Blackout Wireless In-Ear hearing protection with Bluetooth, which they refer to as the 'airpods for shooters'.
Outlines
π₯ Introduction to the TSAS DY9 DS Firearm
The first paragraph introduces the TSAS DY9 DS, a double-stack 1911 style 9mm firearm. The speaker discusses the gun's popularity based on viewer recommendations, its price point of roughly $750, and its numerous features such as the ability to mount a red dot, ambidextrous safety, grip safety, iron sights, skeletonized trigger, and a rail for lights. The firearm's manufacturing origin is noted as Turkey. The speaker's initial impression of the gun's appearance is described as 'classic,' particularly noting the top half's traditional 1911 features and the modern style of the lower half. The video also includes a sponsorship message for the Sonoran Desert Institute's online firearm courses and a note on the ammunition provided by Nosler.
π― Ergonomics and Shooting Experience of the TSAS DY9 DS
In the second paragraph, the speaker delves into the ergonomics of the TSAS DY9 DS, describing the grip as modern aesthetic but somewhat blocky and not overly ergonomic. The firearm is noted to be suitable for its price point, and the lack of a bull barrel is mentioned, affecting the weight distribution. The speaker then discusses the trigger, describing it as smooth with a positive reset. The gun's shooting experience is detailed, with the speaker highlighting the sights' quality and design, and the natural point of aim. The paragraph concludes with a mention of the Akt T1 Blackout Wireless in-ear hearing protection, which the speaker praises as their favorite and recommends through their store link.
π Conclusion and Recommendations for the TSAS DY9 DS
The final paragraph wraps up the discussion on the TSAS DY9 DS by reiterating its suitability for those seeking a double-stack 1911 at an affordable price point. The speaker maintains that the firearm remains a good choice despite minor drawbacks when compared to other guns. They advise potential buyers to appreciate the gun for what it is and to avoid comparing it to more expensive models to fully enjoy its value. The speaker also encourages viewers to engage with the content by liking, commenting, subscribing, and checking out featured products.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Springfield Prodigy
π‘TSAS DY9 DS
π‘Double Stack
π‘Ergonomics
π‘Skeletonized Trigger
π‘Red Dot Mount
π‘Ambidextrous Safety
π‘Iron Sights
π‘Trigger Feel
π‘Hearing Protection
π‘Mullet Design
Highlights
Springfield Prodigy introduced as the best entry-level 2011 or double stack 1911 on the market.
TSAS DY9 DS, a $750 double stack 9mm 1911, highlighted for its features and value.
Features include the ability to mount a red dot, ambidextrous safety, grip safety, quality iron sights, and a 17+1 magazine.
The gun is built in Turkey and described as having a classic to modern aesthetic transition.
Ergonomics described as 'very sterile', with a block-like feel in the hand.
Mention of its price point of $750 being competitive within the double stack 1911 market.
Discussion on the absence of a bull barrel and its impact on muzzle flip and handling.
Positive remarks on the trigger's feel and performance, especially for its price.
Sights described as effective, with rear serrated edge and a visually appealing design.
The gun's shooting experience is detailed, mentioning the natural point of aim and overall feel.
Comparison avoided with other 1911s or 2011s, focusing on the TSAS DY9 DS's standalone qualities.
Conclusion reaffirms the Springfield Prodigy as the top choice for entry-level 2011s despite the TSAS DY9 DS's merits.
Recommendation for those with a strict budget looking for a double stack 1911.
Advice against comparing the TSAS DY9 DS too closely with higher-priced 2011s to maintain satisfaction.
Closing remarks encourage engagement with the content to support spreading the message on YouTube.
Transcripts
I recently did a video on the
Springfield Prodigy where I titled the
video the Springfield Prodigy is the
best entry level 2011 or double stack
1911 on the market hands down and in the
comment section everybody was like oh
you have to try this gun and try this
gun and try that one try that one that
one's better and of all those the most
common requested gun was
this the tsas
dy9 DS Where DS stands for double stack
so I got it so this is
roughly
$750 on the streets and um it is a 9mm
double stack 1911 and from a feature
standpoint on paper and just kind of
looking at it has a ton of features you
have the ability to mount a red dot on
it you got a ambidextrous safety you of
course you have the grip safety you have
some actually admittedly nice iron
sights front and rear and then of course
you have your double sta Magazine with
this is a 177 plus one you have your
skeletonized trigger which kind of has
this straight combo curve doesn't really
know how it want to identify itself um
and of course you have your rail for
your lights and I mean by and large it
it has what you need and it's built in
Turkey so how does the gun look
well when I look at this gun the word
that keeps coming to mind is classic
especially when you start talking about
the top half of this gun has very
classic lines that's classic 1911
serration in the slide classic looking
safety and then once you you start
getting towards the bottom it just turns
into a party like so it goes from
classic to like Showtime you know you
have these more kind of modern style
looking grips um you know you have your
skeleton I hammer with this flat face
but then kind of a little bit of
curvature to it so it's almost kind of
like the opposite of a of a of a mullet
where it's like you know business in the
front party in the back actually that
would be the exact definition of a
mullet so up up top business in the
front right nice and classic and then
down here it's like party time
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the industry the ergonomics on this gun
are
very sterile is the best way that I can
put it so you have this like I said it's
a kind of it's a very modern aesthetic
grip but as far as the actual ergonomic
on ergonomics on the gun as far as the
way the grip feels in my hand it kind of
feels like a block if I'm just going to
be honest because it is kind of more of
a squared off I mean it's rounded you
don't have like any sharp edges or
anything like that but in hand it feels
kind of Blocky not in a bad way but not
in a overly Uber ergonomic way where it
makes me feel like I'm holding something
incredibly special um it's enough to get
the job done you're not going to
complain about it but you're not going
to Rave about it either now keep in mind
we are talking about a $750 gun here so
keep that within the context of what I'm
talking about because yeah cuz people
don't understand con don't understand
context sometimes and then they're like
well why did you say that well I'm
talking about it within the context of
being a $700 cut all right um so from
from that perspective and what I'm not
doing is I'm not going to compare it to
any other 1911s or double stack 1911s
cuz I'm going to do that in another
video so I'm just talking about this gun
within the frame of itself so from an
ergonomic standpoint like I said it
feels enough like
it's it is double stack 1911 but it
doesn't have a bull barrel so that means
you're not going to have that extra
weight that you normally have up front
with a pull Barrel which keeps the
muzzle flipped down now do I notice it
ever so slightly but if you're not
really accustomed to shooting 2011's
it's not something you're really going
to notice it's going to be something
that you're like oh this this feels good
especially if you haven't sign a 2011
before which is a good thing because
this is an inry level 2011 and it's a
for all intents and purposes as far as I
feel about it now it's a pretty good one
all right let's talk about the way this
thing shoots and first we'll start with
this trigger so like I talked about
before you have this flat face trigger
with the little curvature at the top and
the skele D Hammer that's all Aesthetics
right but it actually feels really good
on your finger because when you get here
and you start decompressing your finger
on the actual trigger you start noticing
this little curvature and it creates a
like nice little landing pad for your
fingertip this actually trigger feels
really good on my finger as far as the
actual trigger under live fire it's a
2011 it's kind of hard to mess up a 2011
trigger because almost every 1911
trigger feels good but here you have
this take up which is it's smooth enough
and then you hit this wall here and then
it breaks and then you have your reset
right there it's a positive reset very
positive reset almost forcefully pushes
your finger back
out and you come out boom boom boom so
the trigger is nice especially for where
you're coming in from the entry point
standpoint $750 we normally 2011's or
dou stack 1911s are like a billion
dollars damn good trigger for that price
point I'll give it that for sure when
you start talking about the way a gun
shoots you got you got you factor in the
way it feels in your hand the way the
trigger feels on your fingertip the way
the trigger engages all of those things
even where your hand lands on the gun
and where it has the ability to place on
the gun all of those things come into
play when we start talking about how the
gun shoots and how it runs and then
finally when it comes to adding
everything together in terms of how this
gun shoots you you have your sights now
the sights on this gun are actually
really nice um they got they have this
rear serrated edge it's I'm pretty sure
it's designed to minimize glare and all
that stuff um I guess it does it but I
do like it I like my eyes visually like
engaging with the back of this rear
sight and then this front sight up here
is pretty nice too not as high dollar as
some of the sites on other guns but like
I said we're all talking about a $750
gun but when it comes together and you
really put it on here the natural point
of aim is there it's just not as good as
some of the other guns that I've had now
that can be rather subjective because
everybody's hands and body structure a
little bit different and body mechanics
are different but for me when I pull out
pull out it's not as intuitive as other
guns and I'm talking marginally margin
like I'm I'm I'm kind of picking at it
honestly because at at the end of the
day I will be able to shoot this better
than any polymer gun out there because
that's just kind of how double stack
1911s
are and so for me there's a slight
difference in intuitiveness but it feels
good like I mean it's still very very
much shoots like a
2011 yeah and then like I said this rear
sight something about it it just let's
take a what it does this is kind of
double step here it kind of forces my
eye to focus through this funnel kind of
creates a natural visual funnel for me
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see there I noticed it there I noticed
that was one of the few times that I
noticed that this wasn't a bull barrel
and that weight up front caused the gun
to feel a little bit more flippy than
normal but like I said
I'm I'm pinching at stuff at this point
um so now who is this gun for because
like I said in my video I said that the
spring thr Prodigy is the best entry
level 2011 and after shooting this
granted this is my very first time
shooting this this gun do I still feel
the same way absolutely I do um for the
price this is a damn good gun $750 for
somebody who's just absolutely needs to
have a double stack 1911 but they don't
have the money to Pony up for say a
Springfield Prodigy which is 1,400 me
personally if if I only had
$700 I probably would buy something else
that's not a 2011 or double stack 1911
however you're not me so for somebody
who absolutely wants a double stack 1911
they genuinely can only afford $800 is
to spend on it you will get this gun and
you will be happy with it just don't
shoot any other
2011's not because this gun is bad in
that sense but it could it could what do
they say comparison is a thief of Joy or
happiness it may cause you to compare it
in a way that you probably don't want to
um if you get this gun get it shoot it
enjoy it it's
just it runs though so there it is the
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