The new standard 1911 - Bul 1911 Government
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- 1911s are expensive and often tough to find in person. Starter 1911s in the $600-$900 price point have a lot of features - but the Bul 1911 has more in common with those at the $1500 price point. We look at one of the best values going in the gun industry currently.
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0:00 Intro
0:30 Overview
2:27 Front Strap Checkering
3:13 Grips
3:58 Trigger
4:46 Sights
5:23 Barrel & Guide rod
6:35 Safety
7:27 Finish
8:08 Other Features
10:04 Final Thoughts
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My first 1911 was a lightweight Colt Commander, carried it as my concealed carry for 10 years, never had an issue with it and still have it.
I bought this same 45 about 6 months ago or so for $799. What a bargain price for this 1911!! Man does this thing look great, shoot extremely accurate, and is built really tight. Nothing I don't love about this! Great review David
I looked at one of these yesterday. Similar in price to the Springfield armory Garrison, but way better featured, and apparently better attention to detail paid during assembly.
They have a commander model just like it that I find more attractive.
I love my blued garrison but this bul armory is next on my list.
I've this exact one for USPSA. Never a single malfunction. It runs and runs. A detail strip and polish made it feel like a doubly expensive pistol. And I got it new for $700.
I enjoy your thorough and honest reviews i always learn something with each vid you make so I just wanted to say thankyou and i always look forward to all your future reviews/vids
Thanks for taking the time to present this pistol! I am a 1911 type person also so I am going to check this one out.
I have wanted a 1911, .45 for a while. Your video convinced me to get this Government model without breaking the bank. Hope to have it this week. Thanks, Al
Picked up one of these in 9mm Commander. Replaced the front sight with a fiber optic from Dawson and this thing is a sweet shooter!
I must say I love my SIG SAUER 1911 Scorpion 4.25. Aggressive checkered front grip. Hogue G10 piranha grip. Super light trigger and extremely accurate.
I have a Sig p365 and love it.Just wondering how much was the Sig 1911?
Great review again.
I’m a huge fan of all the BUL products.
Once I found these I’ve gone crazy, traded in my Springfield, S&W, RUGER etc. and now have 12 of the Classic 1911 and 6 of the EDC 1911’s. Plus a few SAS II through in. I have Government and Commanders. They are so easy to shoot and fit my hand perfect. Have a mix of Bull and Bushing Barrels, as well as different finish’s solid and two tone plus different G-10 colors. Different calibers 9, 45, 40 & 10.. They check ✅ so many features your looking for in a 1911 style pistol.
The fit and finish is second to none. Trigger is fantastic. Like you I like all steel pistols. I can’t say enough great features of these guns. I would highly recommend these pistols for any level of shooter. It also helps to have have Gilbert Perez with GP Arms a half hour away in TN. Super great to deal with. Highly recommend.
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review about a 10 ⭐️ pistol.
So you are the guy buying up all the goodies. 🤣🤣🤣 leave some for the rest of us. Jk God bless brother and stay safe. 👍
Bul is KILLING it in the last couple years. The value you get in this 1911 along with the new line of 2011s are unbelievable. I wish they could somehow get more guns here (no idea of the logistics in that, just wishing) but I think it’s very important for folks to support companies like Bul, and of course any company, who is pushing the envelope in terms of how affordable quality guns can be.
Nice looking gun! You really hit all the important points, and I feel like there isn't anything you didn't cover! Thanks for another great review
Damn that looks great! I’ll keep this in mind when I’m in the market for my first 1911!
BUL armory drives me crazy for the lack of US sales. The Cherokee striker fired is everywhere. Anything else is a giant PITA of thinking you found something, only to realize you’re in a foreign sight.
Right? There's like 3 Bul guns i want and they're so hard to find
Just order it from GP Arms. You'll get it within a few weeks.
@@billylacorte5012 Thanks. I was looking at their race pistols as the Checkmate is more expensive with more height over bore optic.
I agree I was looking at their Trophy in 45. Went the other way with a CZ TSO. .
Bul Armory USA sales direct online and they're pretty reliably in stock on most models
Solid review! Thanks for the share!!
I’ve got the Bull 1911 Government model and the Commander model, both in 9mm. I don’t think you can beat them for the price. The triggers are nothing short of amazing. I got the Govt. Model used from a friend and I bought the Commander direct from Bul USA.
they are great value plays.
Thanks for the review. It seems like a lot of gun for the money. If I did not already have a number of high end 1911's, I would certainly consider it.
I purchased one of these back in Feb. 2022 for $700 and love it! I might be one of the 3 guys he was talking about though that likes 3 dot sights, because I swapped mine out for those. LOL! But, super easy to do. Did away with the aluminum main spring housing by getting a SS one with magwell. Overall, I've been impressed with it for the money.
Passed up a used one, looked brand new, in 9mm for $600. Wish I would have grabbed it.
That was my question - does it come in 9mm? Thanks for answering it before I even had it TT!
That opening statement is exactly what my thoughts are as to why I justified buying a Staccato!!! And I love it
I have the SS Magnum Research 1911G made by Bul in .45.
What an amazing and beautifully made fun. Have put a few hundred rounds through it with zero malfunctions. And, it’s crazy accurate and easy to shoot.
Love your videos, would love a discussion video on 1911/2011 price tiers and features and such also is this the best 1911 you can get for 850?
Wow that's a beautiful pistol, what a gorgeous finish on it !
I have an older Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911 (made by BUL) and it's been nothing but bullet proof.
Great honest review,I'm waiting for the government bul to be back in stock. Everyone loves the matte stainless Cz-75b, that's why it isn't available.
The photos for mancave (or home office) is a great idea, I'm picturing a stainless 1911 or beretta inox in a frame
I want to get that Bul 1911; I keep hearing great things about Bul lately.
Great review. Thanks a bundle.
I love mine! I want to compete with mine! I agree about the safety and the magwell. Mine came with a fiber optic front. It’s a hoot to shoot! I’m going to get another. At any price point you want to compare 1911s, this gun brings much-wanted features and quality!
Saw a BUL Commander in a store just before Christmas. Held it in my hand, dry-fired it, and that was it. Ran to the bank, got the cash and took it home. I added a Wilson Combat clip-on magwell and replaced the front sight with a fiber optic front sight I bought from the BUL website. The magwell took a little force to get into place. I'm not a gunsmith or even a metal worker, so there is probably a better way to do it, but I just brute-forced it into place with a wooden mallet. I used a Dremel tool to carve out the G10 grips a bit to fit the magwell hooks.
The grip screws are T-10 Torx head.
The sights are Novak cut and push out from right to left, like almost all 1911s.
I… like three dot sights.
I learned on them the army + an old FEG Hi Power were my dailies with thousands of rounds so it’s just what I like lol.
Another great review. Hilarious, I'm exactly the guy your're talking about. A couple of polymer guns, and ready for a 1911. Homework and research, done!!
A scammer replied to you - don’t interact with them!
I recently got one from Turkey that was 400 bucks and it is amazing. Well worth the money
Just picked one up. Absolutely wonderful. But my safety isn't "mushy". Firm click. Beautiful.
Agreed. These are excellent values. I have trigger time with their 2011 models. As good or better than similar Staccato models for a lot less money. I wish they'd offer a 10mm model.
Thanks for a great video, have you looked at Standard Manufacturing? Just picked up a CZ TSO and still want a nice1911 lol.
Geez….now I need to go buy another gun! Great review as always!
You should get the HC Tac Ultra, or HC Tac Ultra Match... either in 9mm or even 10mm. They are 2011 style with double stack mags and they are even cheaper than these.
They actually come with a pin for the guide rod in the case! Just bought my first 1911 and got one of these.
I wanted to get a 1911 in 9mm and handled a number of them before picking the Bul Trophy Saw 1911 - Bul paid attention to the details - lots of value in these guns - most accurate pistol I own
first comment I've seen about accuracy.
Great 1911 at a great price. It has everything you have. Only thing I would addd to it is a msh magwell from Smith & Alexander.
I own the 5” and 3” 45 acp 1911 desert eagles made for magnum research by bul armory. Both are excellent handguns, the 5” is my most accurate 1911 that I own, have owned seven.
Got the 4.25 version and the sas ii light 4.25 with the slide milled for red dot. Swapped the slides back and forth for single/double stack are really fun😂 ❤ Bul 1911/2011. Grrat videos btw.
Excellent review 👍
I have the 45 ACP Undercover Desert Eagle 🦅 it's a nice pistol.
My only complaint is the 10 round magazines the 9mm comes with. It has caused some issues like stopping the slide and failed to feed. I bought some chip McCormick mags and they work awesome!
Reminds me of my Series 1 Kimber. Personally, I’ve gone back to traditional 1911 guide plugs. I never found the full length guide rod to do anything and the plug is easier to take down.
Yup. Full length guide rod is a *downgrade* for me. I have to spend money to upgrade it back to Browning's shorty rod :)
Classic example of a solution looking for a problem.
Got the tac sas2 ultralight. Not optic ready but $1,300 for an 18 round double stack 1911 can’t be beat. It shoots better than I so worth every penny. Thanks for the vids.
another great review
Just got a Bul Government,fine craftsmanship
Would be great if you could find and review a CZ 97B. Good candidate for a stainless refinishing…..
I picked up the Magnum Research 1911g, which looks to be pretty much this gun. I know it is made by Bul and it is outstanding. It has the barrel and bushing set up. It is wonderful and have had it two years. 100% reliable so far. My friend who shoots pistols better than I found I can hang with him when I use this gun. He tells me, "That's your gun." I just picked up a "c" model with the 4.25" barrel.
Got the bull 1911 commander recently really liking it so far
Love Bul Armory... I bought both the 45 and the 9mm government model!!!
Waiting to find it in 10mm too.
They have a 10mm??
My Bul is fantastic. Easily best 1911 I own. Superb fit and finish.
I have come full circle. Started on revolvers in the 1970s. Moved to 1911s in the '80s-90s. Da/sa's (USP, Sig p226) were my thing in the 2000s. I was seduced by striker fired pistols for a little while. From the later 2010s to today I am back to all hammer fired guns and probably will be until I'm too crippled or demented to shoot.
I also carried a sig p-226 in the 80’s on duty and still have it; great pistol; and I also gravitated to quality 1911’s, mostly commander sized
Nice 70s-80s S&W revolver is a good thing!
Bul makes some nice pistols the tac ultra light series is a sub 1500 double stack 1911 that has a lot of nice features for the price point and very good fit and finish
Agreed, I picked one up recently...goddamn!
Awesome video👍
The MSRP on my RIA 1911A1 FS ULTRA TAC was $799, however I paid new $660 It came with G10 grips, front & back stippling, fiber optic sights, full length guide rod, no paperclip needed & According to Martin T. The CEO no break in period necessary out of the box. Seems like the BUL is loaded with BUL Versus the ROCK solid reliability of ARMSCOR. The BUL Cherokee is almost an exact copy of my SAR B6C 9mm. From Turkey, However I wish I owned a few IWI pistols from Israel, like the MASSADA or JERICHO. All top quality.
You check out some of the Tisas 1911's. They've got quite a few options under $500 and some of them are pretty nice. I have two including the Stingray carry model.
Magnum research has been doing this for literally 8 yrs. Same gun I know but magnum research was a hidden gem for yrs
Bul made those
First 1911. Should I go commander or government on the Bul?
Yes to photos!
Front checkering at $800ish 1911? Front serration, G10 grips, mag bumper pad, and extend beavertail? And a bull barrel? That's some deal! Still not crazy of the full length guide rod, but I understand based on choosing a bull barrel.
I wish there was more availability of Bul Armory in general. I’m really eyeing that Tac 4.25.
Same
I was able to get my hands on the 4.25 SAS 1911 tac light. Oh yes! Love it!
The first pistol I ever shot was a 1911. It was in 1975 when I was 11. I will always remember that day. I will always own and carry a 1911.
I know it’s probably a different class of gun in most peoples eyes, but I bought an RIA Tactical back in 2013, for less than $600 OTD, and the only thing it’s missing from this gun, is being stainless. And front checkering, BUT, it does have a long scallop on the front strap with vertical lines in it to aid in gripping it. Maybe not as productive as front checkering, but it does work! Only thing I changed out on it, was I run CMC PowerMags of the 10rd variety. G10 grips, check. Ambi-safety, check. Non-spongey as well. Decent trigger, checked and weighed, consistently 4.2-4.5lb. Funnel’d magwell, check. 1-piece guide rod, check. No bull barrel, so it is a bushing version. I have THOUSANDS of rounds through that gun with NO problems, whatsoever. Just because it’s “cheap”, doesn’t mean it’s bad. Unless it’s a Hi-Point, then, just walk away and save up for something better. Haha
I agree with you. You are fantastic.
I have kept the Bul M1911-A1 in my mind for my collection of M1911-Al’s however I have yet to run across one.
I do have to say, I really enjoy taking the Rock Island M1911-A1-FS basic gun, and rebuild it with Evolution Gun Works internals, Wolff Chrome Silicon Springs, either an Apex National Match Hammer or Spur Style Colt Gold Cup series 70 Hammer. Hand fit a match barrel and bushing, and I like to top it off with Maryland Gunworks .190” high Fixed 3 dot sights because they happen to be excellent and an easy install; or install 3-dot Tritium with about a .180” tall front sight.
I recently purchased a BUL commander which had never been fired. Got it for approximately-$200 under new. Keep an eye out in FFL... some get them but then don’t like the 1911 platform or need the cash. You can get a deal when they crop up as trade ins or ‘used’.
@@zebwalton979 man, great purchase!
I carry at night- I like 3 dot tritium sights!! Personally, I love my Dan Wesson Valor which is a huge step up and right below a Wilson Combat CQB.
have you tried I-dot?
don't be fooled by wilson hype if that dan wesson is prior to cz its probably better than the wilson, you tell me which one shoots the tighter group
+1 on stainless guns. I'm still holding out hope on CZ releasing a stainless SP-01.
Nothing more American than a 1911 in 45! (very nostalgic too) I like the idea of wall art too.
Would be real interested to see how how you think this stacks up to the EAA Noel. I had one of those and it seemed to have an entirely different set of pros and cons.
Namely, not a fantastic trigger out of the box.
I am always Leary of a budget 1911, since I walked into an armed robbery of an Eckerds drug off duty in 1983. My then first 1911, was a Colt Officers that jammed on the first shot and could not be cleared quickly by me; who at the time was new to 1911’s; this one was in .45,and after that ; I was happy to have not been shot by one of the three. Armed robbers . I then got rid of that officers model , and bought a Les Baer Commander ; then over the years , A wilson combat ULC; then a Night Hawk Carry Plus in .45; then my last and favorite ; a NightHawk, ShadowHawk commander in .45. I have read about Bul armory . 1911’s which appeared pretty reliable compared to other budget prices 1911’s
Wow, now that is what I'm talking about, all great guns.
so did you hit on the first shot, if you were racking one in and it jammed I don't even care for an answer
Cool man cave photos would be incredible. You have to set some of them up to look like they're from a John Wick movie!
Also, cool 1911 bro. Bring that BDE!
FWIW: I puechased both the Government in 45 ACP and the Commander in 9mm (both BUL Armory). The Commander had a very crisp safety the Government was mushy. I contacted BUL and they authorized a return for warranty work. That gave me a nice crisp safety. The Government trigger was very crisp and was right around 3# +/- a couple of ounces (30 consecutive pulls with a Wheeler pull gauge). The Commander was right at 2.5# trigger pull, again 30 consecutive pulls average with the same pull gauge.
My only issue was the blackout Novak style sights. At 77 they did not work too well for me (still shot great). The change out to a fiber optic front sight from BUL did the trick. Out and out the best 1911 I have purchased especially for the price point. The Israelis have done it again with these guns.
I have the Magnum Research 1911G which is the very same gun and it's fantastic.. Just like the IWI Zion 15 AR I own, the Israeli's KNOW how to make a damn fine weapons. It's a much higher quality gun than any of the other 1911's I have owned with the exception of an STI I had years ago. To me, this is the gold standard for any 1911 until you reach the "boutique" market and then you just over pay for the name.
I bought a Kimber custom 2 put some stainless parts on it to look cooler, vz grips, I’m in California so no bul armory for me! My Kimber has been good to me though.
Looks great.
Hello, I would really appreciate fotos, off p320 specter comp.
I have ordered this gun after your test, and your recommend to bye this gun
It's a long wait for Sig sending the gun too the dealer I Norway so I hope getting it in the spring next year.
Love your work, thanks so much.
Best regards
Kristian Hundven.
Just looked up the price of these here in Australia $1800us, (2600 Australian)possibly cheaper if you can find one, thats probably the RRP recommended retail price. Glocks start around $700us (1000 Australian)
Yeah.. Living there in a tyrannical country works against you.
Another fine product from Bul.
Thanks for the review, David! Is the mainspring housing truly a full-sized MSH, or is it shorter? Asking because I bought 15#, 16# and 17# full-sized hammer springs from Wolff, and they are much longer than the factory spring. I can jam them in there and the gun functions, but it makes the pull weight significantly heavier, even the 15#. This is the first 1911 I've owned--purchased12 months ago for $750--and couldn't agree more with all of your comments. Had to build up the courage to hone the sear and hammer to smooth out the trigger, but got it done, tweaked the 3-finger spring, and replaced stock recoil spring with a Wolff 13# spring. Shoots great!
hammer spring - main spring should be 2.156" long free standing that spec is for goverment, commander spec, should not go below 18# most say 19# min
In stock where?
Did you ever decide to sell gun photos? I would buy some. BTW, I bought this Bul 1911 Government. Love it.
Just purchased the Bul Armory 1911 Government. They must have seen you review my safety has no mush. It has a really tight fit. I also noticed yours says 1911 Government on the safety side mine only says Government
Springfield you cant get into a checkered front strap for $1,200 rediculas , my best low priced 1911 was a ruger I payed $540 never had a issue they are now going for a little over $900 , today I would definitely give this a try for $800 it's pretty much has everything you need and leaves you enough money to play around with to improve it a little, I have picked up a couple and both were very tight felt like a higher priced firearm.
Now (as a lefty) add the cost of a EGW ambi thumb safety and the smithing job needed 😢
New to pistols, so what you mean about upgrading to a new mag well?
I would love to have some of your wall art photos.Thanks
Looks nice.
How about a review of the Fusion Fire Arms Freedom series Reaction 9mm ?
I own upwards of 30 different pistols and revolvers but no 1911. I'm getting ready to make the plunge with bull armory. However I was looking at the EDC model and the trophy model. I will not be competing with this gun I just would like a good-looking premium 1911 to add to my collection for backyard plinking. The government model looks good but I think I would like to upgrade a little bit. Do you have a suggestion for the EDC or the trophy from bull armory?
If you are only buying one the higher end model will come with better small parts
First I've heard of this company. The blacked out ledge rear sight and front strap checkering out of the box in a sub $1000 stainless steel 1911..... finally!
How can I get my hands on some of your photos of 1911's???
What front sights can I use for this? Any recommendations?
I have the bul commander in 9mm and I carry it everyday
Your thoughts are pretty much on par with other reviews I've seen on Bul Armory. I'm surprised the same thoughts aren't shared about the Magnum Research 1911s.
Obviously different specs
Never tried one - I heard good things about them just never seen one
I have yet to see a bad review of the Magnum Research 1911G's which is the same gun.
Considered this, but once I held the Colt King Cobra Target, there was no way I was leaving the gunshop without the Cobra Target!
Good choice:) I generally carry Semi Autos but, the King Cobra Target is a thing of beauty in a fantastically versatile cartridge. I lust like looking at mine.
That entry was legit my exact thinking lmao 🤣
Was about to order the SASII Ultra FS in .45 and they discontinued it. Very bummed.
Another plus is the undercut. That can cost a pretty penny plus wait time.