Wilson Combat Spec-Ops 9

[Guest CK1]

Per chance, anybody on here shot/handled the new Wilson Combat Spec-Ops 9mm?

I've been waiting for a commander-sized SA 1911-style poly framed 9mm for forever it seems as I like the idea of a lightweight hi-cap 9 blessed with a 1911's trigger, but the price-tag ($1995.00) seems over-inflated for a polymer gun.

I have a Wilson CQB and know firsthand that their prices are partially based on hype... great pieces, but not 600% better than an RIA tactical for example, which is what it cost... Wondering if this thing is worth picking up and paying the Wilson-tax again for, or if you guys think it'll just get discontinued due to it's price-point (not sure how many takers there are out there for a $2K poly 9mm...)?

Spec-Ops 9

Edited October 9, 2009 by CK1

[BimmerFreak]

I will let you know in a few weeks. We have 2 coming...

[Magiccarpetrides]

Nice gun, but ~$2,000...me thinks not.

[Guest CK1]

I will let you know in a few weeks. We have 2 coming...

Thanks. I really, REALLY, want one... but $2K would feed my G17 for quite a while...

[Steelharp]

My only experience with a Wilson was not favorable. It was a polymer .45, can't remember the model, a Commander size... it was a serious jam-o-matic. I wouldn't do this, for the combo of price and the bad example I had.

[Guest CK1]

My only experience with a Wilson was not favorable. It was a polymer .45, can't remember the model, a Commander size... it was a serious jam-o-matic. I wouldn't do this, for the combo of price and the bad example I had.

Probably was a KZ which I think they've since discontinued... I've seen them on gunbroker for around $1500 in .45 as well as 9 which is easier to swallow, but most of the reviews I've been able to dig up haven't exactly been favorable...

[Guest .45]

a $2k polymer 9mm...!!!!???

[Guest m14man]

i would love to have one but not for 2k

[Ropin4gold]

I am a fan of Wilson Combat products. That being said, I think you summed it up pretty well when you said "2k would feed my Glock 17 for a long time." I would not buy it, if you have to have a 1911 style 9mm why not a Para?

[Guest Straight Shooter]

In my opinion..Wilson Combat products,though good,are drastically overpriced,and NOT worth price charged. Ive shot a couple of their 1911's,they didnt do one damn thing better,including accuracy,that my other 1911's could do. Kinda like buying a Harley Davidson...youll pay $5000 or more just for the name. Ill pass on both.

[molonlabetn]

It'd have to be pretty nice to be worth the price tag... can't say I wouldn't prefer an XD-M (which is lighter, can carry more rounds, and probably just as accurate), and a couple cases of 9mm, for half the price...

But, I've paid too much for stuff in the past myself... so I can't blame anybody for wanting what they want, if this is 'it' for you, more power to ya.

I would expect this model to not be very popular, since Wilson Combat probably didn't intend for it to be... considering the price point. It'll fill a niche though, kinda like the modular polymer framed STI 1911s (which are also expensive).

At least they didn't chamber it in .45GAP...

[Guest JHatmaker]

I've been reading about this pistol and can't wait to see one in person. After I handle one I might change my mind as far as it being worth it or not. Being into 1911's causes the rational thinking part of my brain to not work, so I better be careful when looking at these...

[kwe45919]

There's another one to add to my dream list......

[Kevo]

It would be nice to see how it stacks up against some NIB 9mm's. I wouldn't(can't either) spend thrice as much $ for twice the accuracy. But if it shoots the pants off of a Glock34, you can bet it will be a big hit with the competitive shooters. I predict long waits and price scalping. Of course I also predicted reimportation of Chinese firearms....

[Guest CK1]

The thing about "name" guns like these always get a pass when they hiccup, at least with the .45's at least... For me to get this one I'll have to see some pretty glowing reviews...

[Guest redbarron06]

According to the email I got from Wilson the KZ45 was actually discontinued rechambered in 9mm and the Spec-ops 9 was the result.

Last time I called Guns and Leather they had one and well under 2K. Might want to give them a ring.